Pest Control Prices Leicester: What You'll Actually Pay (2025 Complete Guide)

Every Leicester business owner searching for pest control prices hits the same wall: "Contact us for a quote." Nobody publishes their prices. Why? Because most pest control companies want to upsell you on the phone.

We're done with that. Here's exactly what pest control costs in Leicester in 2025—what we charge, what affects the price, and what you should actually pay for rats, mice, cockroaches, wasps, bed bugs, and everything else.

VPS Ltd Pest Control Prices (Leicester, 2025)

Here's what we charge. Real prices, not "from £X" estimates:

Rodent Control (Rats & Mice)

• Initial survey & treatment (residential): £120-£180

• Initial survey & treatment (commercial): £180-£350 (depends on property size and infestation severity)

• Follow-up visit (residential): £60-£90

• Follow-up visit (commercial): £90-£150

• Proofing (per access point): £40-£120 (depends on location and materials needed)

• Monthly monitoring contract (commercial): £80-£200 per month (depends on property size and risk level)

What's included: Survey, bait stations, traps, poison (where appropriate), follow-up visits until infestation is cleared, basic proofing advice

Wasp Nest Removal

• Single nest (easy access, ground level): £60-£80

• Single nest (difficult access, height, loft): £80-£120

• Multiple nests (same property): £60 first nest, £40 each additional nest

• Emergency same-day removal: +£30-£50 premium

What's included: Survey, treatment (insecticide dust/spray), guarantee (if nest reactivates within 7 days, we return free)

Bed Bug Treatment

• Single room (residential): £200-£300

• Whole property (2-3 bed house): £400-£700

• Commercial property (hotel room, rental): £250-£400 per room

• Follow-up treatment (usually required): £150-£300

• Heat treatment (most effective): £600-£1,200 (whole property)

What's included: Survey, insecticide spray treatment, residual treatment, follow-up visit (2 weeks later), preparation guidance

Cockroach Control

• Initial treatment (residential): £150-£250

• Initial treatment (commercial kitchen/restaurant): £250-£500

• Follow-up treatment (usually 2-3 required): £100-£200 per visit

• Monthly monitoring contract (commercial): £100-£250 per month

What's included: Survey, gel bait, insecticide spray, monitoring stations, follow-up visits, hygiene and proofing advice

Flea Treatment

• Single room (residential): £80-£120

• Whole property (2-3 bed house): £150-£250

• Follow-up treatment (if needed): £80-£150

What's included: Survey, insecticide spray (carpets, soft furnishings, cracks), residual treatment, preparation guidance

Ant Control

• Garden/outdoor ants (residential): £60-£100

• Indoor ant infestation (residential): £100-£150

• Commercial property (kitchen, warehouse): £150-£300

• Nest destruction (if located): £80-£150

What's included: Survey, gel bait, insecticide spray, nest treatment (if accessible), follow-up visit if needed

Fly Control (Commercial)

• Fly killer unit installation: £150-£300 per unit (one-off cost)

• Fly killer servicing (bulb replacement, cleaning): £40-£80 per unit per visit

• Fly infestation treatment (commercial kitchen): £150-£350

What's included: Survey, fly killer installation/servicing, insecticide treatment (if needed), hygiene advice

Stored Product Insects (Weevils, Moths, Beetles)

• Residential treatment: £100-£180

• Commercial treatment (warehouse, food storage): £200-£500

• Fumigation (severe infestation): £400-£1,200 (depends on size and product type)

What's included: Survey, insecticide treatment, pheromone traps, hygiene and storage advice

Bird Control (Pigeons, Gulls)

• Bird netting (per linear metre): £30-£60 per metre

• Bird spikes (per linear metre): £15-£30 per metre

• Bird wire system (per linear metre): £20-£40 per metre

• Nest removal & cleaning: £100-£300 (depends on location and mess)

• Guano (droppings) removal & sanitisation: £200-£800 (depends on volume and location)

What's included: Survey, installation of deterrent system, waste removal, sanitisation, guarantee (varies by system)

Squirrel Control

• Initial survey & treatment: £150-£250

• Trapping (per trap, per week): £60-£100

• Proofing (per access point): £60-£150

What's included: Survey, traps, humane removal, proofing advice, follow-up visits

Emergency Call-Out

• Same-day service: +£30-£50 premium (on top of standard treatment cost)

• Out-of-hours (evenings, weekends, bank holidays): +£50-£100 premium

Contracts & Monitoring (Commercial)

• Monthly pest monitoring (small business): £80-£150 per month

• Monthly pest monitoring (medium business): £150-£300 per month

• Monthly pest monitoring (large warehouse/food premises): £300-£800+ per month

What's included: Regular inspections, bait station checks, treatment as needed, documentation for audits (EHO, BRC, etc.), 24/7 emergency call-out

What Affects Pest Control Prices?

Two Leicester businesses with the same pest problem might pay different prices. Here's why:

1. Severity of Infestation

• Minor infestation (spotted 1-2 pests, no evidence of breeding): Standard rate, 1-2 treatments

• Moderate infestation (regular sightings, droppings, some damage): +20-30%, 2-3 treatments

• Severe infestation (heavy activity, structural damage, health risk): +50-100%, 3-5+ treatments

Example: A single mouse in your kitchen costs £120-£180 (1 treatment). A severe rat infestation in your warehouse with 20+ rats, structural damage, and droppings everywhere costs £500-£1,200+ (multiple treatments, proofing, cleaning).

2. Property Size & Complexity

• Small residential property (1-2 bed flat): Standard rate

• Large residential property (4-5 bed house): +30-50%

• Small commercial property (shop, small office): +20-40%

• Large commercial property (warehouse, factory, hotel): +100-300%

Why? Larger properties take longer to survey, require more bait stations/traps, and need more follow-up visits.

3. Access & Location

• Easy access (ground floor, open space): Standard rate

• Difficult access (loft, cavity wall, height): +20-50% (requires ladders, specialist equipment, more time)

• Restricted access (working around machinery, food production): +30-60% (requires out-of-hours work or specialist methods)

Example: A wasp nest in your garden shed costs £60-£80. A wasp nest in your 4th-floor office soffit costs £100-£120 (requires ladders, harness, more time).

4. Type of Pest

Some pests are harder (and more expensive) to control than others:

• Wasps, ants, flies: Relatively easy, 1-2 treatments, lower cost

• Rats, mice: Moderate difficulty, 2-3 treatments, proofing required, medium cost

• Bed bugs, cockroaches: Very difficult, 3-5+ treatments, high cost

• Pigeons, squirrels: Requires physical barriers/proofing, high cost

5. Speed of Service

• Standard service (within 2-3 days): Standard rate

• Same-day service: +£30-£50 premium

• Out-of-hours (evenings, weekends, bank holidays): +£50-£100 premium

How VPS Ltd Pricing Compares to Competitors

We're not the cheapest. We're not the most expensive. Here's how we compare:

Council Pest Control (Leicester City Council)

Typical Price: £60-£100 per treatment (rats, mice, wasps)

What You Get:

• Lower cost (subsidised by council tax)

• Basic treatment only

• Long wait times (5-14 days for non-emergency)

• Limited follow-up

• No commercial service

What You Risk:

• Slow response (pests multiply while you wait)

• No proofing or prevention advice

• No guarantee or warranty

Best For: Residential customers with minor pest problems and no urgency.

Budget Pest Control (Sole Traders, Small Operations)

Typical Price: £50-£100 per treatment

What You Get:

• Lower cost

• Often cash-in-hand

• Limited insurance

• No backup if technician is unavailable

• Inconsistent quality

What You Risk:

• No cover if something goes wrong (damage, injury)

• No documentation for audits (EHO, BRC)

• No guarantee or warranty

Best For: Residential customers with low budgets and low-risk pest problems.

Mid-Range Pest Control (VPS Ltd, Local Established Companies)

Typical Price: £120-£350 per treatment (depending on pest and property)

What You Get:

• Fully insured (public liability £5m+, employer's liability)

• Trained, qualified technicians (BPCA/RSPH certified)

• Professional documentation (for audits, insurance claims)

• Guarantees and warranties

• Fast response times (same-day or next-day)

• Commercial and residential service

What You Risk:

• Higher cost than budget options

Best For: Most businesses and homeowners who want reliable, professional pest control without overpaying.

Premium/National Chains (Rentokil, Pest-Stop, etc.)

Typical Price: £200-£500+ per treatment

What You Get:

• Brand name recognition

• Large-scale operations (good for multi-site contracts)

• Corporate account management

• Extensive compliance and auditing

What You Risk:

• Much higher cost (often 50-100% more than local companies)

• Less personal service (you're a contract number)

• High staff turnover (different technicians every visit)

• Slower response times (everything goes through corporate processes)

Best For: Large corporations with multi-site contracts and big budgets.

Real Leicester Client Examples (What They Actually Paid)

Example 1: Rat Infestation, Residential Property (Oadby)

• Problem: Homeowner heard scratching in loft, found droppings in kitchen

• Treatment: Initial survey (found 3 rats in loft, 2 entry points), bait stations, traps, proofing

• Cost: Initial treatment £150, follow-up visit £70, proofing £180 = £400 total

• Result: Rats cleared within 2 weeks, no return in 12 months

Example 2: Wasp Nest, Commercial Property (Hinckley)

• Problem: Retail shop had wasp nest in soffit above entrance, customers complaining

• Treatment: Same-day removal (nest in difficult location, required ladder)

• Cost: £100 (£80 standard + £20 difficult access) + £30 same-day premium = £130 total

• Result: Nest destroyed same day, no reactivation

Example 3: Cockroach Infestation, Restaurant (Leicester City Centre)

• Problem: Restaurant kitchen had German cockroaches (spotted during EHO inspection)

• Treatment: Initial treatment (gel bait, spray, monitoring stations), 3 follow-up treatments

• Cost: Initial treatment £350, 3 follow-ups £150 each = £800 total

• Result: Infestation cleared within 6 weeks, passed EHO re-inspection

Example 4: Bed Bugs, Rental Property (Loughborough)

• Problem: Landlord's tenant reported bed bugs in bedroom

• Treatment: Initial spray treatment (bedroom only), follow-up treatment 2 weeks later

• Cost: Initial treatment £250, follow-up £150 = £400 total

• Result: Bed bugs cleared, tenant stayed, no further issues

Example 5: Monthly Pest Monitoring, Warehouse (Coalville)

• Problem: Food storage warehouse needed regular pest monitoring for BRC audit

• Treatment: Monthly inspections, bait station checks, documentation, 1 rodent treatment during year

• Cost: £200 per month x 12 months = £2,400 per year

• Result: Passed BRC audit, no pest issues, documentation provided for auditors

Autumn/Winter Pest Pressure: What Changes?

Pest activity changes with the seasons. Here's what to expect in autumn and winter (October-March):

Rodents (Rats & Mice) — Peak Season

Why pest pressure increases:

• Cold weather drives rodents indoors (seeking warmth and food)

• Autumn breeding season = more rodents looking for nesting sites

• Harvest season = more food sources in fields, then rodents move to buildings when fields are cleared

What this means for you:

• More call-outs for rodents in October-December

• Infestations are often more severe (multiple rodents, not just one)

• Proofing is essential (rodents will keep coming back if entry points aren't sealed)

Cost impact: Expect to pay 20-50% more in autumn/winter due to severity and proofing requirements.

Cluster Flies — Autumn Problem

Why pest pressure increases:

• Cluster flies hibernate in buildings (lofts, wall cavities) in autumn

• Hundreds or thousands of flies can appear suddenly in September-October

What this means for you:

• Sudden fly infestations in lofts, upper floors, and south-facing rooms

• Treatment is difficult (flies are hidden in cavities)

Cost: £100-£250 for treatment (insecticide spray, residual treatment)

Spiders — Autumn Mating Season

Why pest pressure increases:

• Male spiders come indoors in September-October looking for mates

• More visible spider activity (but not necessarily more spiders)

What this means for you:

• More spider sightings and complaints

• Treatment is usually not needed (spiders are beneficial and harmless)

Cost: £60-£100 for treatment (if requested, but we usually advise against it)

Cockroaches — Year-Round, But Harder to Control in Winter

Why pest pressure increases:

• Cockroaches thrive in warm, humid environments (commercial kitchens, boiler rooms)

• Heating season = more warmth = faster breeding

What this means for you:

• Infestations can escalate faster in winter

• More treatments required

Cost impact: No seasonal price change, but expect more follow-up treatments.

What Questions Should You Ask Any Leicester Pest Control Company?

Before you hire any pest control company (including us), ask these questions:

1. Are You Fully Insured?

Ask for proof of:

• Public liability insurance (minimum £5m cover)

• Employer's liability insurance (if they have staff)

If they can't provide proof, walk away. If something gets damaged or someone gets injured, you could be liable.

2. Are Your Technicians Qualified?

Ask if technicians are:

• BPCA (British Pest Control Association) certified

• RSPH Level 2 Pest Management qualified

Unqualified technicians might use incorrect methods, wrong chemicals, or miss the root cause of the problem.

3. What's Included in Your Price?

Get a written breakdown:

• Survey

• Treatment

• Follow-up visits

• Guarantee/warranty

Some companies quote a low price but charge extra for follow-ups, proofing, or documentation.

4. How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Ask for an honest estimate:

• Wasps, ants, flies: Usually 1-2 treatments

• Rats, mice: Usually 2-3 treatments + proofing

• Bed bugs, cockroaches: Usually 3-5+ treatments

If they promise "one treatment and done" for bed bugs or cockroaches, they're lying.

5. Do You Offer a Guarantee?

Ask:

• What's covered?

• How long is the guarantee?

• What happens if pests return?

We offer guarantees on most treatments (e.g., wasp nests: 7 days, rodents: until cleared with follow-ups).

6. Can You Provide Documentation?

If you're a business, ask for:

• Treatment reports

• Bait station maps

• Audit documentation (for EHO, BRC, etc.)

Budget pest controllers often don't provide documentation (which can fail you in audits).

7. What's Your Response Time?

Ask:

• How quickly can you attend?

• Do you offer same-day service?

• What's the cost for emergency call-out?

We offer same-day service for most pests (+£30-£50 premium).

Why We're Transparent About Pricing

Most Leicester pest control companies hide their prices because they want to upsell you on the phone. We don't.

Here's why we publish our prices:

1. You deserve to know what things cost. Hiding prices wastes your time and ours.

2. It filters out price shoppers. If you're only looking for the cheapest pest control, we're not the right fit. If you want reliable, professional pest control at a fair price, we are.

3. It builds trust. If we're honest about pricing, you know we'll be honest about everything else.

We're not the cheapest. We're not the most expensive. We're the best value for Leicester businesses and homeowners who want reliable pest control without overpaying.

How to Book VPS Ltd Pest Control

If you have a pest problem in Leicester or surrounding areas:

1. Call or email us with details of your pest problem (what pest, where, how long, severity)

2. We'll give you an exact price within 24 hours (no "it depends" nonsense)

3. We can attend same-day or next-day (standard service within 2-3 days)

4. We'll survey, treat, and follow up until the problem is solved

Contact VPS Ltd:

• Website: www.vpscleaning.com

• Phone: 07805126356 / 07510290434

• Email: info@varapropertyservices.com

The Honest Summary

Pest control in Leicester costs:

• Rats/mice: £120-£350 initial treatment + £60-£150 follow-ups + £40-£120 proofing

• Wasps: £60-£120 per nest

• Bed bugs: £200-£700 (multiple treatments required)

• Cockroaches: £150-£500 initial + £100-£200 follow-ups

• Commercial contracts: £80-£800+ per month (depends on property size and risk)

Prices vary based on severity, property size, access, pest type, and speed of service. Autumn and winter increase rodent pressure (expect 20-50% higher costs due to severity and proofing).

We're not the cheapest. We're fully insured, BPCA certified, and we offer guarantees. If you want the cheapest option, call the council or a sole trader. If you want reliable pest control that actually works, get in touch.

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Just honest pricing for Leicester pest control.