Rats
Rats carry and transmit diseases through their urine. Most commonly Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease), Salmonella and Listeria.
Rats constantly urinate to mark their territory.
Rats cause damage to buildings by commonly gnawing at electrics and pipework in order to keep their constantly growing incisors short.
Rats are estimated to cause 20% of damage a year to the food industry (approximately £11 billion)
A single female rat can produce a litter of 6-8 young every 6 weeks and produce between 18-96 young every year.
The Common Brown Norway adult rat is approximately 23cm (9 inches) from head to rump.
WHAT are the signs?
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Scratching noises (particularly at night)
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Ripped food packaging
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Droppings
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Damage to property
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Distinctive smells
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Nests/Burrows
WHERE are they found?
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Anywhere warm with a food or water source, debris, dense shrubbery.
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Walls, cavities, lofts, kitchens, gardens, sheds, decking, garages, undermaintained buildings and warehouses are particularly at risk.
WHEN do they cause a problem?
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Rats breed all year round and call outs for rats are all year through however, autumn/winter months sees a rise of rat infestations when crops are harvested and the weather turns cold.
WHO guarantees to get eradicate Rats?...
...A Quick Kill Pest Control!
HOW do we get rid of Rats?
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We make a total of 3 visits (minimum) to monitor the situation and gain insight to the level of infestation.
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On our first visit, we make an initial survey looking at the environmental factors that may possibly contribute towards an infestation such as broken pipes or access holes, we may give suggestions for preventative measures and advice unique to your situation and then place down poison bait in lockable boxes or trays in areas that cannot be accessed by children or pets.
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We remove dead bodies, if found, during subsequent visits.
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The average time from first visit to third visit (or complete eradication should it take longer) is approximately 2-3 weeks.
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We do not charge extra if extra visits are needed, it is OUR GUARANTEE that we will eradicate the current Rats in your property.
For more advice or to book, call us on 01902 470533.