Rodent Pest Control

The common signs are the same for both: droppings, gnaw marks, chewed wiring or packaging, scratching in the walls or roof at night, and a musty smell where they are nesting. It does matter which, because rats and mice behave differently, take different baits and squeeze through different gaps, so part of our first visit is working out what you are actually dealing with before we treat for the wrong one.

Yes, and it is more common than people expect. Rats and mice are drawn to the warmth of an engine bay and will chew through electrical wiring, which leaves you with repair bills that have nothing to do with the car itself. We treat the surrounding area, deal with the nesting and food sources drawing them in, and advise on how to make the space less inviting, whether it is a car, a caravan, a shed or machinery.

We place bait in tamper-resistant stations and position everything with your household in mind, in the spots rodents travel and people and pets do not. We will talk through where treatment is going before we start, and if you have young children, pets or livestock, tell us up front so we plan the placement around them. Trapping is also an option where bait is not the right fit for your situation.

Treatment is only half the job. The other half is making the property harder to get into and less worth the effort. We identify likely entry points, cracks and holes in walls and floors, gaps around pipes and rooflines, and advise on sealing them, along with the food and rubbish sources worth moving or securing. Rodents only need a small gap and a reason, so we work on removing both.

Faster than most people think, which is why we treat it as time-sensitive. A pair of mice can turn into a serious infestation in a matter of weeks under the right conditions, and rats are not far behind. Signs like droppings or night-time scratching mean they are already established, not just passing through, so the sooner we inspect the smaller and cheaper the job usually is.