Scotland
Checked October 2026Shetland council pest control
Shetland Islands Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £165 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
Shetland| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £165 | 3 visits | survey including treatment, initial visit + 2 follow ups | £74 above the median |
| Mice | £165 | 3 visits | survey including treatment, initial visit + 2 follow ups | £70 above the median |
| Other pests (spraying/bombing) | £165 | |||
| Specialist treatment (ulv fogging) | £240 |
- Call-out or survey fee: £55
- Concessions: Free survey and treatment for those on means-tested benefits for public health pests only (evidence of Universal Credit or equivalent)
- Businesses: the council does not treat businesses; use a private firm
- Notes: From Environmental Health Schedule of Charges 2026-27 (VAT status not stated). Pest control survey £55; follow-up visit £55; pests including wasps, bed bugs, cockroaches, insects, woodworm listed as 'Variable'. Treatment service for non-commercial premises only (page states no treatment for commercial/industrial premises).
Status: Treats pests. Fees as published for 2026/27, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.