The 12 worst places in Leeds for rats, insects and other pests

Is your community one of the worst in Leeds for pest call outs?

Latest figures reveal Leeds received a total of 8,322 service requests relating to pest control between January 2017 and December 2018. Here are 12 Leeds City Council wards with the largest number of service requests:

The 12 worst places in Leeds for pestsplaceholder image
The 12 worst places in Leeds for pests
Rats and insects made up the bulk of this wards pest problems, with 264 and 155 requests respectively.placeholder image
Rats and insects made up the bulk of this wards pest problems, with 264 and 155 requests respectively.
This area has a high number of rodent complaints, with 281 requests to Leeds City Council to solve rat-related problems.placeholder image
This area has a high number of rodent complaints, with 281 requests to Leeds City Council to solve rat-related problems.
Topping the list for the more unusual pest requests  which includes mice, moles, pigeons and squirrels.placeholder image
Topping the list for the more unusual pest requests which includes mice, moles, pigeons and squirrels.
This ward tops the league when it comes to requests to deal with rats  with a total of 290 made during the two year period.placeholder image
This ward tops the league when it comes to requests to deal with rats with a total of 290 made during the two year period.
It may be one of the citys hipster hotspots, but that doesnt stop it from having a high number of requests to deal with insects and flies.placeholder image
It may be one of the citys hipster hotspots, but that doesnt stop it from having a high number of requests to deal with insects and flies.
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