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By most standards, rats are considered pests or vermin. They are very destructive to crops and property. The most common and successful species of rat found in Britain is the brown rat. The black rat can also be found, however it is one of the rarest mammals in Britain. Due to their opportunistic nature, brown rats are found all over Britain from farms to towns. Rats have a significant impact on food production. Estimates vary, but it is likely that about one fifth of the world’s total food output is eaten, spoiled or destroyed by rats.
Rats are distinguished from mice by their size; rats generally have bodies longer than 12 cm (5 inches). They will quickly overpopulate when they live in a place where they have no predators, such as in cities and their numbers can become hard to contain. They also can carry over thirty different diseases dangerous to humans, including Weil’s Disease, Typhus, Salmonella and Bubonic Plague.
Blocking holes and removing food sources is a good start, then you might need traps and possibly poisons; used in line with current legislation. Or shorten this process by calling a professional pest control business for some advice and help.
You can block any holes that rats are using but this may not control the infestation. Call a professional pest control contractor for some help.
Our homes offer all the things a rat needs to survive, food, warmth, harbourage and water sources.
Usually a combination of proofing, traps, rodenticides and housekeeping advice and recommendations.
Rats tend to live outside in burrows, so a garden is a place where rats can reside. Check your garden for any burrows or evidence of these rodents such as gnawed food sources and droppings.
Contact us today and we’ll arrange for your local team to contact you
We will discuss your pest problem, arrange a visit to survey and provide a quote
Our BPCA certified pest experts will implement the pest treatments
"I just wanted to feedback that Carl (your technician) who you have working at Carlisle Station has been fantastic and so passionate about what he does. He has had nothing but praise from the team which is hard to obtain, he has met with myself today to discuss how we control the pest problem we are encountering he will put his ideas into a report and share with Carlisle Support Services later in the week. The level of professionalism he has displayed has been a much improved service from the one we used to get from the previous contractor. It was refreshing to meet with him and I am hopeful his measures suggested will work."
Michael Byrne, Station ManagerAvanti West Coast
"Credit where credit is due. Your technician Gaspar is a gem! What a happy and generally nice guy! He is a credit to your company, he really is."
Tracey Edwards,CBRE
"I would like to pass our thanks on to Ian who did a great job of fitting the spikes and also clearing all the build up of pigeon fouling off the house, the kitchen roof and the patio. This was extremely nice to come home to."
Mr Barker,Croudace Resident
"We switched to Safeguard as we were unhappy with the last provider. Our technician Dany, is everything that the last company weren’t. He’s efficient, reliable and knowledgeable and provides us with a great service."
Dave Freeman, Security & Facilities Services ManagerBodleian Libraries
Pests in and around your home can be extremely distressing. Whether you are infested by rats, mice, bed bugs, wasps, cockroaches or moths, you want to get rid of them as quickly as possible.
Our residential pest control team are here to help. Reassuring, calm and friendly, our experts will provide the solution for you so you don’t have to worry.
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