Rats
Rats are one of the most destructive and unhygienic pests in the UK. They carry diseases, contaminate food, and can cause significant property damage by gnawing through wires, pipes, and insulation. If you suspect a rat infestation, acting quickly is essential to prevent it from spreading.
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Rat Pest Control
Don’t let rats take over your property. Contact First Pest Control for professional rat removal in Daventry, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and surrounding areas.
Brown Rat
Also known as the common rat, sewer rat, or Norway rat. This is the most widespread species, found in urban and rural areas, sewers, homes, and businesses.
Black Rat
Also known as the ship rat or roof rat. It is much rarer in the UK and typically found in ports, coastal areas, and older buildings
How we deal with Rats
We must approach a rat infestation with an open mind. We’re not a company that’ll place two open trays of wheat bait in your loft and say goodbye till next week. There are companies out there doing this and not only does it give the profession a bad name, but it’s also a waste of time and won’t resolve your problem.
Longevity is the key. Where are the rats gaining access? Why are they entering your property? Can this be resolved by a simple proofing measure? Can this be resolved by a simple change in habit? Have you had an extension, regardless of age? Drain problems? Noises in the walls? Damaged airbricks? Open down pipes? Missing an air admittance valve? Burrowing below the plinths? These are just a few of the questions we need to ascertain when dealing with your issue.
We usually conduct rat infestations over four visits and the price is listed here on our website. Did you know that UK monitoring has found around 77% of rats tested carry a gene that makes them resistant to some anticoagulant baits? We only use the anticoagulants as a last option. We mainly use a product that is wildlife friendly, and rats have zero resistance to. It’s a highly concentrated vitamin that rodents have no resistance. It’s also wildlife friendly with a reduction in wild bird secondary poisoning deaths by 90%.
Any rat infestation needs urgent action as they can spread disease to humans which can be fatal. This is especially true if you have them in your house or business.
Longevity is the key. Where are the rats gaining access? Why are they entering your property? Can this be resolved by a simple proofing measure? Can this be resolved by a simple change in habit? Have you had an extension, regardless of age? Drain problems? Noises in the walls? Damaged airbricks? Open down pipes? Missing an air admittance valve? Burrowing below the plinths? These are just a few of the questions we need to ascertain when dealing with your issue.
We usually conduct rat infestations over four visits and the price is listed here on our website. Did you know that UK monitoring has found around 77% of rats tested carry a gene that makes them resistant to some anticoagulant baits? We only use the anticoagulants as a last option. We mainly use a product that is wildlife friendly, and rats have zero resistance to. It’s a highly concentrated vitamin that rodents have no resistance. It’s also wildlife friendly with a reduction in wild bird secondary poisoning deaths by 90%.
Any rat infestation needs urgent action as they can spread disease to humans which can be fatal. This is especially true if you have them in your house or business.
DIY Pest Control
The only rat bait you can buy is an anticoagulant, and it is about half the strength of the bait professional pest controllers use. UK monitoring that began at the University of Reading found that around 77% of rats tested carry a gene that makes them resistant to some anticoagulant baits, so shop-bought bait is often not killing the rats at all; it is just feeding them.
Please contact us for advice on how best effectively you can deal with your rat problem.