Rat Control Service

There is an explosion of rats in the Newbury, Berkshire area. Rat control is imperative due the the spread of diseases and in the interests of public health. Rat control may take the form of mouse or rat traps or by the use of mouse poison and rat poison. All poisons should be administered in a controlled manner by a qualified expert in the use of rat and mouse poison.

By calling Newbury based Rapid Pest Control, you are assured of that expertise. Contact us now or call Newbury (01635) 247192 for a fast, descrete professional pest rat control service.

Call our Emergency Number 07831 130636 now to deal with your pest rat problem.

Common Rat (Ratus Norvegicus)

Description:

This large rodent can grow up to 40cm long (including tail) and are normally dull grey in colour but this can vary. Rats are omnivorous and eat virtually anything from grain and cereals to meat, chicks and eggs. They are highly intelligent and also are neophobic (have a fear of new things) making them very wary of new objects, taking 4 – 5 days to become used to new items being introduced into their environment (like traps and bait stations).

Why Control:

Rats, whilst clean themselves, do carry and harbor a number of diseases which can be fatal to humans, Weils Disease being most commonly known. Rats will quickly infest a habitat and breed rapidly, often having 7 litters per year of approx 8 babies each time.

Signs of infestation:

Usual signs are holes or runs under sheds or outbuildings. The runs have a greasy look to them. Unfortunately, people often attract rats themselves by throwing bread out for the birds and feeding bird tables as well as leaving bin bags out, or discarding rubbish etc. Rats often gain access to lofts and roof voids and residents often hear them running about during the night. Faeces are often found scattered along runs and outside holes.

Usual Treatments:

Treatments can be poisons, traps or gassing depending on each case. Rats in the Newbury area are specifically know to be resistant to certain poisons so specialist rat poisons must be used.

Rapid Pest Control Services use either Bromadialone or Difenacoum based rat poisons in strictly controlled applications to avoid any resistance being built up.

Every rat problem requires a site visit to determine the correct course of action and treatment program.

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