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Checked October 2026Portsmouth council pest control
Portsmouth City Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £65.49 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
Portsmouth| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £65.49 | 3 visits | extra visits £19.13 | £25.51 below the median |
| Mice | £65.49 | 3 visits | extra visits £19.86 | £29.51 below the median |
| Wasp nest | £64.86 | 1 visits | single treatment for nests in hedge, garden, garage, exterior area or loft | £12.02 below the median |
| Bed bugs | £148.89 | 2 visits | one room, second and third visit; first survey visit £49.63; £31.02 each additional room | £37.37 below the median |
| Fleas | £91.72 | property up to 3 bedrooms; up to 4 bedrooms £99.52 | £21.38 below the median | |
| Cockroaches | £91.72 | 3 visits | extra visit after third £19.86 | £45.12 below the median |
| Squirrels | £128.15 | 3 visits | extra visits after first three £20 | £27.17 below the median |
| Moths | £91.72 | |||
| Carpet beetles | £91.72 |
- Call-out or survey fee: £10
- Concessions: Reduced rate for pension credit, income support, JSA, housing benefit, Council Tax support and Universal Credit: rats/mice £32.74, wasps £32.74, fleas £52.45 (up to 3 bed), cockroaches £52.99, squirrels £63.96, bed bugs £74.45 per room visit
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Prices include VAT (stated). £10 non-refundable call-out charge if no treatment (included in full prepayment). Pages state no fee year. Bed bug page is headed for council properties but gives these prices. Ants treated only in commercial premises. Book online or via city helpdesk 023 9283 4251.
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
Portsmouth
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.