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Domestic pest control customers
We provide our customers with professional and responsible solutions for their pest control problem.
Book a visit from one of our experienced pest control officers.
Pest problems we treat
We can treat problems with:
- rats/mice
- fleas
- cockroaches
- wasps
- bedbugs
Why choose Colchester City Council's pest control service?
- We have over 20 years of experience of delivering high-quality pest control services to businesses and residents in Colchester.
- We carry out initial site inspections and after treatment, we will make recommendations on proofing, housekeeping, and other matters to help you maintain a pest-free environment.
- For rats and mice all work is guaranteed for a month after the last treatment.
- As a local authority-based service, we are in a unique position to be able to influence the environment around us through our links with Environmental Health, Anglian Water, waste collection and parks services.
- We provide a comprehensive range of treatments for a wide range of public health and nuisance pests.
- Our in-house team of experienced pest control officers, who will offer long-term solutions wherever possible.
Fees and charges 2025/26
All treatments include a maximum of three visits. On completion, all work is guaranteed for one month.
Description of charge | 2025/26 charges excl. VAT (£) | 2025/26 charges incl. VAT (£) |
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Rodents (rats and mice) | 87.50 | 105 |
Cockroaches | 100.83 | 121 |
Bedbugs | 262.50 | 315 |
Wasps/Hornets | 75 | 90 |
Fleas | 95.83 | 115 |
Call out fee (no treatment possible) | 35 | 42 |
Reduced fees and charges 2025/26
For those in receipt of a means-tested benefit or the free prescriptions element of universal credit.
Description of charge | 2025/26 charges excl. VAT (£) | 2025/26 charges incl. VAT (£) |
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Rodents (rats and mice) | 43.75 | 52.50 |
Cockroaches | 50.42 | 60.50 |
Wasps/hornets | 37.50 | 45 |
Other public health significant pests (fleas) | 47.92 | 57.50 |
Bedbugs | 131.66 | 158 |
Call out fee (no treatment possible) | 17.50 | 21 |
Page last reviewed: 1 April 2025