FOI Request - Pest Control

Request 101003240890

1.  The total number of domestic visits (excluding commercial premises) to address mice and/or rat infestations in the last three years:

2.  The total amount spent on pest control service visits to address mice and/or rat infestations for domestic properties in the last three years:

3.  Please state how much you charge for rodent treatment for a domestic property (or if it is free), for householders that do not qualify for a discount:

Response 07-03-2023

1. 

2020 - 46
2021 - 60
2022 - 52
2023 - 6 (to date)

2. Not held. It is not possible to total the amount spent on pest control service visits as this service is also includes the remits under dog control and animal health. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

3. Our prices are dependent on the treatment required. The costs are detailed on the Councils webpages http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_110044.html http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_104033.html

Rodent visit fee is currently £92.67 + VAT and bait prices are priced additionally between £8.50 and £14.00 + VAT per bait unit.