Need a rat exterminator? Rats can pose a real problem to your home or business and as well as causing damage they can also spread disease and contaminate food. If you suspect a problem it is important to deal with this as quickly as possible by calling an expert. Our pest control experts can help get rid of rats in your home or business and make sure that they don’t come back.
Our rat control treatments include the use of humane traps as well as tamper resistant bait stations that contain rodenticides not available to the public. USUALLY A RAT TREATMENT IS COMPRISED OF UP TO 3 VISITS OVER A SET PERIOD OF TIME.We use the absolute best and strongest professional products available which are only available to pest controllers that hold specific certification.
We hold RSPH certification to ensure you are getting the best treatment available carried out in the most economical manner possible, although for larger infestations this process may be longer.
As well as baiting and setting traps we will also identify where rodents are entering your home or business and will recommend ways that this can be stopped, we will also be happy to undertake this work for you.
Rat Prevention Tips
Once our expert rodent pest control team have treated your rat problem we will always give you advice on how to prevent future problems with rodents. Below we have listed some of the best ways to stop rats from entering your property:
Signs of a Rat Problem-There are a number of signs to look out for which point to a problem with rats and rodents in your home and these are:
Scratching noises – if you hear scratching noises under floorboards or in walls this is almost certainly caused by rodents.
Droppings – rats leave dark, tapered droppings about 10-14mm long Mice leave small, dark droppings about the size of a pencil led particularly along walls or in areas of significant mouse activity such as in cupboards or under sinks.
Damage – as rats have teeth that continually grow they will gnaw on wood and plastic to trim their teeth. If you spot any damage in your home that matches this then it could be the sign of a problem.
Ripped food packaging – rodents will tear open food which may leave teeth marks.
Nests – rodents build nests in warm, hidden places using shredded material such as newspaper and fabrics. Nests will often contain young rats.
Burrows – In gardens, rats will dig burrows especially in compost heaps or under sheds. They will also build nests under garden decking.