East Midlands
Checked October 2026Leicester council pest control
Leicester City Council runs a pest control service. Rats: free.
What the council treats
Leicester| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | Free | free; inside homes within 48 hours, outside within 15 working days | ||
| Mice | £90 | 2 visits | then £30 per extra visit | £5 below the median |
| Wasp nest | £90 | plus £30 per additional nest | £13.12 above the median | |
| Fleas | £90 | council properties only; up to 3 bedrooms, then £20 per extra room; up to three visits | £23.10 below the median | |
| Cockroaches | £90 | 2 visits | then £30 per extra visit | £46.84 below the median |
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Charges include VAT; no fee year on page. Ants not treated. Bed bugs not listed. Businesses and landlords: one-off call-out £90 per hour plus VAT and materials, no contracts. Phone booking 0116 454 1001; online request being updated.
Status: Treats pests. Fees as published, read on the council's site; the page gives no fee year, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Leicester
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.