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Complete rat eradication and prevention solutions for homes and businesses.

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The Serious Risk Posed by Rats

Rats are highly intelligent, adaptable scavengers capable of squeezing through gaps as small as 1.5 cm. Their survival skills make them one of the most successful species globally. Rats in homes and businesses are more than a nuisance – they pose serious health risks and can cause extensive structural damage:

Health risks: Rats carry over 35 diseases transmissible to humans, including Hantavirus, Weil’s disease, Listeria, Sa monella, and Toxoplasma gondii.
Property damage: They gnaw on electrical wiring, water and gas pipes, insulation, furniture, and walls, potentially causing fires or floods.
Rapid reproduction: Rats can breed year-round, with females producing up to 6 litters per year, totaling over 120 offspring, making early intervention crucial.

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Signs of a Rat Infestation

Droppings: Up to 40 droppings per rat per night, dark, shiny, and olive-shaped.

Urine Puddles: Strong, unmistakable ammonia-like odour.

Scratching or gnawing: Sounds behind walls, in lofts, or under floors, especially at night.

Footprints and tail marks: Visible in dusty areas.

Gnaw marks: Found on wood, cables, pipes, concrete, and furniture.

Foul Odours: Caused by urine, droppings, or decaying rats.

Nesting Materials: Shredded paper, cardboard, fabric, and plastic near burrows or entry points.

Rats active during the day: Indicates a heavy infestation, often with older, weaker rats foraging during daylight.

Why Use a Professional Pest Control Company?

Rats are clever, nocturnal, and cautious. Professional pest controllers understand their behaviour patterns, nesting sites, and feeding habits, ensuring:

Complete eradication of the colony
Correct placement of baits and traps
Safe handling of dead rats and contaminated materials
Long – term prevention strategies to reduce recurrence

Urban environments provide rats with food, water, and shelter, making professional control essential. DIY methods often fail, allowing the population to rebound quickly.

Preparation Before Treatment

Leave any droppings, damage, or rat sightings for the technician to inspect
Record locations where rats are seen and ask neighbours about infestations
Stop feeding wild birds or leaving food in compost heaps
Secure animal food and tidy outdoor areas

Aftercare

Implement permanent prevention measures: o Store food in rat-proof containers
o Keep bins securely closed
o Seal entry points around pipes, doors, and vents
o Protect animal hutches and runs

Monitor the property for signs of new activity
Ensure ongoing hygiene and cleanliness

How Our Treatments Work

Poison Bait Treatment

Baits are placed in secure feeding boxes, trays, or occasionally loose in strategic locations
Rats may feed several times before dying; this ensures other rats in the colony are not suspicious
Second visit: Technician removes bait and safely disposes of dead rats
Duration: Rats may take up to 7 days to feed and succumb

Biocidal Spray

Recommended for low-level infestations and loft insulation treatment
Applied to affected areas to sanitize and deter remaining activity
Price: From £110 + VAT

Proofing and Loft Insulation

Rat- proofing prevents future access to properties
Loft insulation may require removal if contaminated
Includes: safe removal, vacuuming, biocide application, and fresh insulation installation
Prices depend on loft size – call for a quote

Rat Problems in Drains and Sewers

Test baits and camera surveys identify rat breaches in drains
One-way sewer valves installed to prevent rats entering buildings
Cost-effective alternative to full drain replacement
Success depends on property layout and local rat activity

Products We Use

Baits:

Odour Neutralisers:

PX 60 RTU | PX ODOURCIDE

Biocidal Spray:

PX PARVO

Pricing

Treatment	Price (from)
Poison bait, 2 visits	£190 + VAT
Biocidal spray	£110 + VAT
Proofing	£90 + VAT
Loft insulation removal & installation	Quote based on size

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FAQs About Rat Control

How do rats get into my property?

They can enter through small gaps around pipes, doors, vents, drains, and damaged foundations, and often migrate from neighbouring properties.

Are rats dangerous to humans?

Yes. Rats carry over 35 diseases, spread through urine, droppings, or bites, and can cause structural damage.

How long does rat treatment take?

Typically 7 – 10 days for baits to be effective. Biocidal sprays and follow-up visits ensure complete

eradication.

Can rats return after treatment?

Yes, unless access points are sealed, food sources removed, and preventative measures are in place. Proofing significantly reduces recurrence.

How do you prevent rats long-term?

Store food securely, seal gaps and vents, maintain cleanliness, manage compost and garden waste, and implement professional proofing if necessary.

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Rodent Problems

Rodents such as Rats, Mice, and Grey Squirrels can not only cause damage to your property, fines, and/or imprisonment for business but they can also spread diseases and viruses to humans.

They can enter your home or business through drains, air bricks, or holes in the building fabric to name but a few.
The presence of unwanted fury guests can be stressful. It is important to take immediate action to protect your property and ensure that they never return.

Our Services

Site survey
Three-stage rodent treatment
Specialised proofing work
Pest control contract for all sizes of businesses
Removal and replacement of contaminated loft insulation
Drain survey

Is this the right service for you?

How do Rodents get into my property?

Through gable vents, ridge caps, vents at ground level, where pipes enter the property, soffit vents, drains, and fascia boards.

Should I be worried about gaps or holes in my property?

As a general rule of thumb if you can put your small finger in a hole then a mouse can get in. If you can put your thumb into a hole then a rat can get in.

How do I ensure that rodents cannot get into my property?

Proofing your home by covering air vents with stainless steel mesh, filling holes with mortar, and installing Bristol strips and stainless steel on the bottom of external doors.