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Checked October 2026Lewisham council pest control
London Borough of Lewisham runs a pest control service. Rats: £150 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
Lewisham| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £150 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits; concession free | £59 above the median |
| Mice | £150 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits; concession 75 | £55 above the median |
| Wasp nest | £88 | 1 visits | plus free re-treatment within 6 weeks; concession 78 | £11.12 above the median |
| Bed bugs | £186 | 2 visits | concession 93 | about the median |
| Fleas | £150 | 1 visits | plus 1 free re-treatment if required; concession 75 | £36.90 above the median |
| Cockroaches | £186 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits; concession 93 | £49.16 above the median |
| Squirrels | £222 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits; no concession | £66.68 above the median |
| Pharaoh's ants | £186 | 3 visits | ||
| Garden ants | £150 | 1 visits | ||
| Moths | £150 | 1 visits | ||
| Beetles | £150 | 1 visits | ||
| One-off sprays | £150 | 1 visits |
- Call-out or survey fee: £88
- Concessions: Concession rates for residents receiving housing benefit, council tax reduction or Universal Credit (rats free; mice 75; bed bugs/cockroaches/pharaoh's ants 93; wasps 78; fleas/garden ants/beetles 75); none for squirrels or call-out
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Fees stated as from 1 April 2026. 88 is call-out fee to identify the pest. Separate online booking for landlord/commercial treatment.
Status: Treats pests. Fees as published for 2026/27, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Lewisham
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.