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Rats
Of the many types of rodents that you may encounter, rats are likely the most common for those residing within large cities and built-up urban locales. Densely packed houses provide plenty of spaces to hide and food scraps upon which to feed, making for a favourable location to set up a nest and start breeding.
How should I deal with a rat infestation?
A rat infestation is never an issue you should resolve yourself; instead, call a team of qualified rat pest control experts to do the rat removal safely and efficiently.
Considered a public health pest, rats frequently spread unpleasant diseases when they have access to food stores or roam freely. Due to their love of burrowing and biting, they may also cause damage to electrical systems or structural supports – something that could put the health of you and your loved ones at risk.
What do rat pests look like and how do they behave?
In providing our rat pest control services, by far the most common breed we encounter is the brown rat: one of the most common rodents in the United Kingdom and one often requiring professional rat removal services in order to dispose of safely. This breed often weights over half a kilogram and has fur that can colour either black or brown.
The locations they frequent is what adds an element of challenge to rat pest control as they frequently seek out sheltered spaces in your home, garden or workspace with the most common spaces including:
- under floorboards,
- in wall cavities
- in the loft
- in your roof space
In the garden, they’ll look for hidden places like:
- grassy banks
- underneath your shed and outbuildings.
Why is rat pest control so important?
The value in rat pest control lies in how challenging they are to dispose of without the necessary equipment and experience. Rats tend to be fast, adaptable, and quick-breeding, attributes that can make rat removal a real hassle if not addressed promptly and efficiently. With a female rat able to produce up to 12 litters of between 6 and 8 rats a year – if given free rein of your property – the situation can quickly escalate, and harsher rat pest control solutions will need to be implemented.
Why you need to keep your home or business rat-free
Rats can carry nasty diseases such as Weil’s Disease, Salmonella, Listeria, Toxoplasma Gondii, and Hantavirus. Some of these health conditions can be deadly, making a rat infestation all the more dangerous.
While looking for food scraps to eat around a property, rats tend to contaminate food stores. Mainly preferring cereal products, they are more than happy to eat pretty much anything they may find around your kitchen; they primarily do so during the night (at which time they are most active), and it may be worth keeping an eye on your kitchen or food storage areas after dark if you believe a rat infestation is present.
Due to their ever-growing incisors, rats have to constantly chew to keep their teeth worn down, a behaviour that can lead them to chew through woodwork, bricks, plumbing pipes, plastic, and electrical cables. When left to their own devices for an extended period, these can lead to substantial structural damage and an increased risk of fire from damaged electrical wires. An experienced rat pest control expert can identify the early signs of a rat infestation and implement a rat removal solution that quickly remedies the problem and keeps your property safe.
Rat Removal Steps
A rat pest control company, such as Willis Pest Control, offers the most comprehensive rat removal solutions available. While it’s possible to buy rat poison or traps on the high street, these often don’t treat the underlying cause and may not be a permanent solution. Also, if not carried out correctly or if you underestimate or do not entirely locate the rat hiding locations and their numbers, you’re very unlikely to be successful in your rat removal attempts, only serving to agitate the rats and make their actions unpredictable.
Versatility is at the heart of the rat pest control services we provide; we understand that every property is unique and may therefore have different pest control requirements – requirements we are keen to meet without encroaching on the day-to-day functionality of the office, home, or commercial property. Naturally, we have access to tools and experience that allow us to handcraft a bespoke rat removal solution for maximum efficiency in resolving a rat infestation of any size or shape.
After consulting with a member of our friendly team, we will conduct a thorough inspection of your property. By doing so, we can locate where the rats have made their home and develop a plan for how they can be best removed. From now on, our team will implement your rat pest control solution, visiting your property multiple times to make sure the solutions achieve the desired outcome.
Before we leave your property having carried out a successful rat removal, we’ll provide you with some tips and advice for securing your property to prevent any future rat infestations. If necessary, we might also recommend disinfecting your property to ensure no bacteria, germs, or diseases are left behind once the rats are removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs of a rat problem include droppings, scratching or scurrying noises, gnaw marks and damaged food packaging. You may also notice greasy marks along walls or skirting boards where rats regularly travel. Because rats are often most active at night, an infestation can sometimes become established before you actually see one. A professional inspection can help identify signs of activity, locate possible entry points and determine the extent of the problem.
Rats may return if they can still access food, water and suitable places to shelter around your property. Small gaps around pipework, drains, doors and other parts of a building can provide potential entry points. Effective rat control therefore involves more than dealing with the rats currently present. Identifying how they are gaining access and recommending appropriate preventative measures can help reduce the likelihood of another infestation developing.
Yes, it is worth taking action even if you have only seen a single rat. Rats tend to avoid people and can remain hidden in wall cavities, roof spaces, gardens and other sheltered areas, so seeing one does not necessarily mean it is the only rat present. Arranging an inspection can help establish whether there is further activity and allow the problem to be addressed before it has the opportunity to become more established.
Dealing With Pest Infestations
Our expert rat pest control service is designed to safely and effectively remove the problem in your property. We know that every home or workplace is different, and that rats can adapt to a wide range of environments. That’s why we ensure that every rat pest control job we do is tailored specifically for the challenges of that particular home or business. Whether you have a big or small rat infestation, contact us to find out how we can help you today.
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