A total of 165 infestations of rats, fleas and flies have taken place in East Ayrshire run properties over the last three years.
And schools such as Cumnock Academy, Drongan Primary, Loudoun Academy and Ochiltree Primary have all been plagued by rats, a report states.
The figures come from a Freedom of Information request and also show that Auchinleck Academy has been infested by fleas on two occasions last year.
Other problems saw mice, wasps, silver fish and ants prompt action to be taken to remove them.
A spokesperson for East Ayrshire Council said the authority took reports of pests within their properties “seriously” and have robust procedures in place to deal with the problems when they arise.
A spokesperson said: “With all our enquiries we categorise pest control requests into high priority or low priority- high priority for pests include rats, wasps and bees, low priority pests include mice, flies, ants etc.
“Further priority is given to premises where children or vulnerable adults are present.
“Any reports of pests within council premises are taken seriously.
“Regular inspections and procedures aimed at prevention are in place and, where necessary, we aim to report and respond to the first signs of any pest activity.
“Individual premises managers in locations and across the council’s catering services have the responsibility to ensure action is taken quickly to resolve any issues.
“High priority complaints have a two day response target, low priority have a five-day response target.
“In the vast majority of cases visits are made well within these target times.
“The number of service requests received for council premises represents only a very small percentage received by our Environmental Health Service for pest control work.
“They are not at a level which would give us cause for concern.”
