Scotland
Checked October 2026West Lothian council pest control
West Lothian Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £190.23 for 5 visits.
What the council treats
West Lothian| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £190.23 | 5 visits | maximum 5 visits | £99.23 above the median |
| Mice | £190.23 | 5 visits | maximum 5 visits | £95.23 above the median |
| Wasp nest | £79.64 | 1 visits | about the median | |
| Fleas | £190.23 | 5 visits | maximum 5 visits | £77.13 above the median |
| Squirrels | £238.99 | 1 week's trapping | £83.67 above the median | |
| Other insects | £190.23 | 5 visits |
- Call-out or survey fee: £90.93
- Concessions: 50% off for householders receiving Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-based JSA, income-related ESA, Child Tax Credit (income under £19,995), max CTC plus max WTC (income under £7,995), Universal Credit or Council Tax Reduction; council tenants not charged
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Prices include VAT at 20%; fee year not stated on page. £90.93 is the pest identification survey-only visit. Non-domestic: first visit at above rate then £80.07 + VAT per additional hour. Payment required before treatment; full refund if cancelled before a visit. Bed bugs and cockroaches fall under 'other insects'.
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
Armadale, Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Livingston, Whitburn
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.