North West England
Checked October 2026Preston council pest control
Preston City Council runs a limited pest control service. Rats: free.
What the council treats
Preston| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | Free | free inside residential property; weekly revisits until clear | ||
| Mice | Free | free inside residential property; fortnightly revisits until clear | ||
| Cockroaches | Free | free inside residential property |
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Free service for rats, mice and cockroaches inside residential property only (gardens, sheds, detached garages need a private contractor). Council states it does not treat bees or wasps. Commercial treatment only for businesses with a contract. No fee year shown. Other insects not checked.
Status: Limited service. Fees as published, read on the council's site; the page gives no fee year, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Fulwood, Preston
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.