North West England
Checked October 2026St Helens council pest control
St Helens Borough Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £57.20 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
St Helens| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £57.20 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits | £33.80 below the median |
| Mice | £68.64 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits | £26.36 below the median |
| Wasp nest | £98.59 | 1 visits | ants and wasps | £21.72 above the median |
| Bed bugs | £247.10 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits | £60.84 above the median |
| Fleas | £165.98 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits | £52.88 above the median |
| Cockroaches | £165.98 | 3 visits | up to 3 visits | £29.14 above the median |
| Squirrels | £247.10 | 4 visits | up to 4 visits | £91.78 above the median |
| Moles | £165.98 | 5 visits | up to 5 visits | £60.98 above the median |
| Ants | £98.59 | 1 visits | ||
| Carpet beetles | £247.10 | 3 visits |
- Call-out or survey fee: £46.18
- Concessions: Reduced rates for residents on benefits (rats £19.24, mice £23.09)
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Prices effective 1 April 2026 including VAT. £46.18 attendance charge applies for insect identification or where no treatment is needed. Phone 01744 676789.
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.