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Folkestone and Hythe Council pest control
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Folkestone and Hythe District Council · England · checked 5 October 2026
What Folkestone and Hythe District Council says:
"The council does not provide pest control as a service but promote the services of AGS Pest Control as our preferred supplier."
Source: Folkestone and Hythe District Council website
The service is provided by AGS Pest Control on the council's behalf.
What Folkestone and Hythe Council charges
| Pest | Household price | Council's wording |
|---|---|---|
| Rats | £79.20 Rats and Mice | "Rats and Mice
£79.20" Typical council charge: £97.24 |
| Mice | £79.20 Rats and Mice | "Rats and Mice
£79.20" Typical council charge: £102 |
| Wasps | £79.20 for first nest + £26.40 per additional nest | "Wasps & Hornets
£79.20 for first nest + £26.40 per additional nest" Typical council charge: £79.20 |
| Bed bugs | £193.60 | "Bedbugs
£193.60" Typical council charge: £185.63 |
| Fleas | £132 Fleas and Cockroaches | "Fleas and Cockroaches
£132" Typical council charge: £113.05 |
| Cockroaches | £132 Fleas and Cockroaches | "Fleas and Cockroaches
£132" Typical council charge: £136.84 |
| Ants | £88 | "Ants
£88" Typical council charge: £85 |
At £79.20, Folkestone and Hythe is below the typical council charge for rats of £97.24. Compare every council.
Who pays less
"20% discount fee for residents on benefits"
Stray dogs in Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe District Council publishes this number for reporting a stray dog: 01303 853660.
Out of hours: call us on 01303 853660 during working hours (weekdays 8.30am to 4.00pm) or 03000 030 247 out of hours (including weekends and bank holidays).
Source: Folkestone and Hythe District Council website
Questions
Does Folkestone and Hythe Council do pest control?
Yes. The service is provided by AGS Pest Control. The council's own words: "The council does not provide pest control as a service but promote the services of AGS Pest Control as our preferred supplier."
How much does Folkestone and Hythe Council charge for rats?
£79.20 (Rats and Mice), as the council states: "Rats and Mice £79.20"
How do I report a stray dog in Folkestone and Hythe?
Folkestone and Hythe District Council publishes this number for stray dogs: 01303 853660.
Prices and wording are copied from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's own pages; we never estimate a council price. Councils change their charges, so check with the council before booking. How we check.