RAT CONTROL / RAT REMOVAL
HERTFORDSHIRE & BEDFORDSHIRE
Rat Control Hertfordshire – We provide rat control throughout Hertfordshire to rid you of rat infestations. Rats, or at least the brown rat is very active in Hertfordshire and the rest of the UK in urban areas, somewhere it can thrive due to the amount of rubbish and discarded food. Rats are known to carry several diseases and can contaminate surfaces by leaving their urine and faeces around the home.
Once in the home, rats will find there way to any food that has been left laying around and start eating it. Rats will also often chew on electrical wiring, something that can present a fire hazard. They will also gnaw on wood. The brown rat is excellent at digging and will burrow extensively, they will often burrow beneath rubbish and vegetation.
The key to dealing with a rat infestation fully is to properly identify the scale of the problem, eliminate the rats and applying proper proofing methods to block likely entry points. In addition to this, any advice should be followed with regards to denying the rats access to food, water and a shelter. Things like tidying areas in the house and outside in the garden, storing rubbish in more robust and secure containers, cleaning up discarded pet food and bird feed etc will reduce the chances of re-infestation. With effective proofing measures and the right advice and guidance, the chances of re-infestation can be vastly reduced.
If you have a problem with rats, would like us to get rid of them and want help making sure they don’t come back, get in touch now to book an appointment.
Brown Rats (Rattus norvegicus) are extremely common throughout the UK and Hertfordshire. Rats are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, typically near humans. They have brown and grey fur with a body up to 25 cm (10 in) long with a tail of similar length. The brown rat is nocturnal and is very good at swimming, both on the surface and below water. It isn’t very good at climbing however, unlike the black rat.
The brown rat is a true omnivore and will consume almost anything. Homes and buildings should be kept clean and clutter free to limit the infestation of rats, making the surroundings less attractive to the pest. The brown carries many diseases including Salmonella.