The Brown Rat is the larger of the rodent species in the UK, often weighing half a kilo and measuring about 23cm, without counting the tail. It has a blunt muzzle, small ears and a tail that is shorter than its body.
Rats need to gnaw to keep their constantly growing incisor teeth worn down. If Rats gain access into your loft or property they can damage wooden support beams, electrical wiring, water pipes, and contaminate the insulation with urine and droppings. The insurance sector has estimated that rodent damage to wiring is responsible for 25% of all electrical fires in buildings.
Rat Control is vital given the damage to reputation that they can cause to a brand or business and the health risk that they pose. Property and business owners have a legal obligation under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 to keep premises Rodent free.
Brown Rats carry many nasty diseases which they can spread to humans, normally through their urine, such as, Leptospirosis or Weil's disease, Salmonella, Listeria, Toxoplasma gondii and Hantavirus.
Rats breed rapidly and become sexually mature in about three months. Each female produces litters of between six and eight young and between 3 to 12 litters a year.
Evidence of Rats includes finding droppings, smear marks, footprints, chewed food items, scuttling or scratching noises, and gnawed objects.
Treatment
Rat Control usually involves finding any possible entry points that the Rats are using to gain access into the property/business, then a trapping or baiting programme will need to be carried out.
We are very environmentally conscious and comply with CRRU (Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) so any factors such as the risk to local wildlife and secondary poisoning will be considered before rodenticide is placed.
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Mice are often seen as harmless and cute by the general public. However, in reality they carry similar diseases to Rats and are very destructive in terms of gnawing on electrical wiring. Mice leave droppings and urine as they travel around, contaminating kitchen worktops, cupboards and possessions. Therefore, they are a real health concern and can cause a considerable amount of distress.
As well as the health concerns that Mice can bring, there is also a legal aspect to Mouse control. All property, land and business owners have a legal obligation to keep their premises Rodent-free or to report Rodent activity to the local authority. Without doing so, you may face large fines or even imprisonment.
A female Mouse can produce 8 young roughly every 21 days in favourable conditions, meaning you should act quickly when it comes to a Mouse infestation.
Evidence of Mice includes hearing scratching noises in your loft or walls, seeing droppings, seeing smear marks, finding chewed food items and finding Mouse nests.
Mice will readily live and nest just about anywhere as long as they have access to food, shelter and warmth. We have dealt with Mouse issues in private homes, catering establishments, police sites, airports, as well as in cars and farm machinery.
Treatment
Most Mouse Control programmes need 3 visits. On the first visit we will place an appropriate treatment and look for entry points that Mice may be using. The second visit consists of checking the treatment and monitoring for further activity, and the third visit usually confirms that there is no further activity and the treatment is removed.
We have a proven track record of providing efficient and cost-effective Mouse Control Treatments in Rugby, Lutterworth, Coventry and surrounding areas.
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Infestations of rodents can quickly become a major problem, creating a significant risk to public health as well as causing damage to buildings by gnawing on woodwork, pipes and cables, which may lead to water leaks and electrical problems.
As a business, it is vital to contact a professional for rat or mouse control; otherwise, you may risk damage to your reputation.
We regularly carry out Rat and Mouse Control in Rugby, Lutterworth, Coventry, and the surrounding areas. Typical issues include Rats or Mice in loft spaces, Rats in gardens and garages, or rodents in business premises.
Rats are highly adaptable, with an amazing ability to jump and climb. Rats carry diseases and cause damage by gnawing. Their rapid breeding cycle and cautious nature make rat control a skilled task.
Mice are social animals that often live in large groups, and their rapid breeding habits can quickly result in a large infestation. Their inquisitive nature and ability to squeeze through a pencil-sized hole mean mice often find their way into homes and businesses.