Scotland
Checked October 2026Renfrewshire council pest control
Renfrewshire Council runs a limited pest control service. Rats: £76.75.
What the council treats
Renfrewshire| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £76.75 | concession £57.60 | £14.25 below the median | |
| Mice | £76.75 | concession £57.60 | £18.25 below the median | |
| Wasp nest | £76.75 | concession £57.60; wasp treatment service currently unavailable | about the median | |
| Insects (excluding wasps) | £76.75 |
- Concessions: Reduced domestic rate £57.60 (eligibility criteria not stated on page)
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Page notice: 'As of Monday the 14th September 2026, we will temporarily stop accepting new pest control enquiries.' Council tenants not charged (contact Housing Officer). Domestic costs 'from 1 April 2026' (wasps stated inc VAT; VAT status of others not stated). A call-out charge applies regardless of treatment (amount not stated). Wasp and beetle treatment unavailable; no service for squirrels, moles, ants, woodlice. Commercial (inc VAT): rats and mice £197.05, insects £131.65, wasp nests £92.05; extra work £55.90 per hour plus VAT.
Status: Limited service. Fees as published for 2026/27, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Erskine, Johnstone, Paisley, Renfrew
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.