
Rats carry serious diseases including leptospirosis (Weil's disease), hantavirus, and salmonellosis — all of which are transmissible to humans. They gnaw through wiring, insulation, and structural components, creating fire hazards and costly damage. They contaminate food stores with urine, faeces, and hair. A small problem becomes a large infestation very quickly.
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Quickly: rat populations grow fast, and what starts as a small problem becomes a much harder one to treat within a matter of weeks. If you've seen signs of activity at your property, get in touch and we'll arrange an assessment as soon as possible.
Yes, rather commonly in fact. Rats are strong swimmers and will travel through sewer systems, gaining access through damaged or degraded pipework (normally found in older properties). If you have a persistent rat problem that keeps returning despite baiting, drain access is often the explanation, and it won't be resolved until that route is identified and closed off.
We begin with a full survey to establish where rats are entering, where they're nesting, and what's sustaining the infestation, whether that's a food source, a drainage issue, or a structural gap. Treatment places tamper-resistant bait stations at key activity points, with follow-up visits to monitor progress. Once the infestation is cleared, we advise on proofing to reduce the risk of recurrence.
Yes. Rats carry Weil's disease (Leptospirosis), Salmonella, and Hantavirus, all of which can be transmitted through contact with their urine and droppings, sometimes indirectly, without ever seeing the animal. They also gnaw through electrical cables, pipework, and structural materials. There are legal obligations around rat control for commercial properties that apply regardless of how the infestation started.
Rat droppings are much larger, roughly the size and shape of a raisin, compared to the grain-of-rice size of mouse droppings. Gnaw marks are deeper and more pronounced. Rats follow fixed routes and can leave grease smears along skirting boards and walls from repeated contact. Movement sounds tend to be heavier than you'd expect from mice.
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