Rat Exterminators and Proofing Services

Pest control for rats depends on the property’s size and type, as well as the level of infestation. Fixed prices for a light infestation at a residential property include two visits, bait costs, and VAT.

• Flat/apartment from
• Terrace house from
• Semi-detached house from
• Detached house from

Proofing work is not included and can be estimated following an investigation.

Rats usually avoid humans, but in rare cases, they may get close to somebody sleeping while searching for food. This could be the case if a food supply is exhausted or the infestation is severe. This behaviour is driven by survival, not aggression.

The main reason rats are attracted to a property is the availability of food. Rats will be attracted to various food sources:

• Food waste in and around bins
• Food stored in cupboards
• Crumbs on floors or work surfaces
• Pet food in garages

Unlike mice, rats tend to nest underground and under garages, sheds, decking, and similar areas.

The reasons why rats appear at a property include:

• Rats have found a way to enter a property, usually via a drain, but possibly through a structural fault
• A larger infestation close by means some are looking for a new source of food and water or nesting places
• A new, reliable food or water source has become available for them to exploit

Rats could have been present for a while without obvious signs. As they breed, they become more noticeable.

Professional pest control is widely regarded as the fastest way to get rid of rats. Commercial-grade bait is used in a targeted way to ensure efficient eradication. Fast, effective proofing is used to prevent entry into a property.

The immediate removal of the food source that rats are exploiting is part of the process, along with the expert use of bait stations.