Rat Infestation

The Brown rat, also known as the common rat, breeds rapidly producing up to five litters a year. Females give birth to about eight young, after a gestation of 22-24 days. Fur colour can vary, but generally it is dull grey, but can be various shades of brown. The brown rat needs to drink water daily, and so explains why they love to live near water sources, including sewers. Rats are mainly active during dusk and at night. Rats can be differentiated from mice by their front paws, which only have four digits/claws versus the mouse which has five digits/claws.

Mice & Rats

Rodents such as mice and rats are a major pest throughout the UK. They spread disease and cause damage wherever they inhabit. Both rats and mice need to gnaw constantly, in order to keep their teeth filed, and so the damage they can cause to woodwork, wiring and furniture can be very expensive

Recommended Treatment

As many houses and business premises are not well sealed against rodents, we perform a four-part treatment process as follows:

1) Thoroughly investigate the source of the mice/rats, examination of holes, droppings, runs, smear marks, damage, tracks, nests and dead/live rodent sightings.

2) Seal all visible small gaps and holes and provide advice of any large holes that may require more extensive repairs to prevent access by rodents.

3) Provide 3-4 regular treatments with tamper resistant baits over a 4 – 6 week period.

4) Remove bait stations at the end of treatment.