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Checked October 2026Stroud council pest control
Stroud District Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £135 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
Stroud| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £135 | 3 visits | further visits £60 each; 50% off for benefits | £44 above the median |
| Mice | £135 | 3 visits | further visits £60 each; buildings only; 50% off for benefits | £40 above the median |
| Wasp nest | £85 | 1 visits | single nest; £30 per additional nest; 50% refund if unable to treat; no benefit discount | £8.12 above the median |
| Bed bugs | £65 | 1 visits | survey fee, deducted if treatment booked; treatment priced after survey | £121.26 below the median |
| Fleas | £65 | 1 visits | survey fee, deducted if treatment booked; treatment priced after survey | £48.10 below the median |
| Cockroaches | £65 | 1 visits | survey fee, deducted if treatment booked; treatment priced after survey | £71.84 below the median |
| Squirrels | £135 | 3 visits | further visits £67.50 each; 50% off for benefits | £20.32 below the median |
| Ants | £104 | 1 visits | ||
| Cluster flies | £104 | 1 visits | ||
| Carpet beetles / moths | £65 | 1 visits |
- Concessions: 50% reduction (rats, mice, squirrels and survey-fee pests) for customers on means-tested benefits: universal credit, income support, housing benefit, JSA, ESA, council tax support, pension credit; proof required
- Notes: No fee year stated. Rat/mouse infestations linked to livestock keeping are charged at commercial rate with no discount. Annual contracts for repeat rat problems by free quote. Payment by card before visit. Commercial service not checked.
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
Stroud
Private pest control
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