Domestic rat control
keep your home safe from rats
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Fast and effective rat control for London & the South East
Rat control is very important. An infestation of rats can result in considerable damage, such as gnawing through packaged goods and structures or even electrical wiring. Contamination of food and the spread of disease by rodents should be of considerable concern to everyone. Some diseases are potentially fatal such as Weil’s disease and salmonellosis (food poisoning).Â
HOW TO GET RID OF RATS
NEXT STEPS
Our helpful, friendly teams are here to help you at each step of your journey to a pest free home.
Dedicated Customer Service
We are always available for advice and offer a 24/7 out-of-hours phone line for urgent requests.
Treatment
One of our RSPH Level 2 trained technician will carry our treatment and proofing in line with our IPM approach.
Minor Proofing
On the final visit your technician will spend up to 20 minutes on minor accessible proofing. Any intensive proofing needed can be quoted by our specialist proofing team.
1 Month Guarantee
We include a one month guarantee following your last visit to give you peace of mind following our treatment.
Drain Survey
90% of rat infestions are linked to drain damage. Our team can help identify and repair defects.
CCTV Drain SurveysPROOFING
Our specialist in-house proofing team are experts at locating rat ingress and preventing re-entry.
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Rat Removal London
Rats pose significant health and structural risks, making it essential to deal with infestations early. Rats will gnaw through any materials including metal and wires causing structural damage and potential fire risks. Our team are expert in dealing with rats and uses effective products to identify and exterminate rat nests, ensuring a thorough and long-lasting solution. Rat removal is a crucial aspect of pest control, and our London-based Pest Control company, Beaver Pest Control, specialises in efficient and effective rat removal services.
A-Z Pests: Rats
How do I know if I have a rat problem?
If you think you’ve spotted signs of a rat infestation, you’re in the right place. This quick guide to rats will help you determine if it is in fact rats you are dealing with.
There are a number of tell-tale signs that you have rats:
Droppings
Droppings are by far the most common sign reported by customers. Rat faeces are dark and pellet shaped roughly the size of a long grain of rice. These tend to be clustered in certain areas, as rats often use same spot for their toilet needs and can leave up to 40 droppings in one night.
Gnawing
One of the most dangerous signs of rats is gnaw marks, rats have been known to gnaw through steel pipes and commonly gnaw on electrical cables and supports in the home leading to fire hazards.
Footprints and tail marks
Less obvious in cleaner areas but if you have dust accumulating under your kitchen units, this is often a good place to find footprints left behind.
Smear Marks
Rats tend use the walls and junctions to get around, however, they leave behind a greasy residue from their fur of built up dirt. The more often they use the same runs, the residue will transfer to the walls and leave behind brown/black marks. We call these smear marks.
What is the most common type of rat in the UK?
Rat control in London and the rest of the UK is primarily for the brown rat or sewer rat. These rodents are omnivores. The adult weighs up to 700 grams and has a total length, including the tail, of around 400mm. A brown rat can squeeze through a gap of only 25mm and often enters buildings via broken drains, hence the name sewer rat. This large rodent may also enter via damaged walls, subterranean conduits, broken vents or holes around pipes.
Brown rats are only pregnant for three weeks and can have six to ten babies in a litter resulting in a rat infestation building up very quickly. The gestation period for both rats and mice is only three weeks and the female is able to conceive again immediately. It is therefore very important to employ a professional rat control company such as Beaver Pest Control London.
The brown rat is wary of any changes to the environment, called neophobia. Successful rat treatments can therefore be difficult because the rodents may not eat the rat poison or enter a rat trap. Beaver Pest Control London offers set prices for private house rat control and a free survey for business properties.
BEAVER PEST CONTROL'S
5 STEP SOLUTION TO PEST CONTROL
1
INSPECTION
 A full environmental assessment identifying: pest infestations, access points, sources of food, water & harbourage, proofing options, and any external factors which could result in pest infestations.
2
EXCLUSION
Proofing is carried out where possible by our technicians, any larger proofing jobs needed will be identified and explained to the customer. Proofing is the best defence against rodent ingress.
3
RESTRICTION
Restricting the sources of food, water and harbourage will make your home less appealing for pests and can be an effective way to prevent re-infestation.
4
DESTRUCTION
This is what it says, exterminating pests that do manage to find their way into your home. Destruction does not necessarily mean rodenticides though, the CRRU risk hierarchy will be used to identify the least harmful options.
5
COMMUNICATION
At every stage of this process our technicians will be communicating their actions and importantly the reasons for their actions.. Technicians’ recommendations should be followed to ensure you have a pest-free home.
- FAQS
Do you treat every home the same way?
Absolutely not. We provide an individualised service for each client and their pest problem. Our pest treatments will be tailored to your needs!
Is it safe?
We have designed our services to reduce the amount of poison. So we focus on prevention and proofing. Our technicians will give you advice on removing things which attract rodents.
Which areas do you cover?
Domestically we cover London and the South-East. We offer national coverage for commercial customers.
Do I need to do anything to prepare for the technician?
If you have any traps or poison down from treating yourself, please ensure this is all removed prior to the technician arriving.
Are rats and mice the same?
No, whilst they are both in the rodent family, rats and mice are different and have different behaviour so it’s important to identify the correct pest to ensure the most effective treatment is used.
How do I pay?
Payment is taken upon booking of the job with our customer service team. We accept all major credit cards with the exception of American Express.
Should I use a professional company or treat them myself?
Using a professional company is the quickest and most effective way to get rid of rats. The training given to professional technicians is not just about how to treat pests but, more importantly, how to do it safely, so no harm comes to other animals, including pets and other wildlife such as hedgehogs and birds.
How can I prevent rats from entering my property?
Our top tips for preventing future infestations:
1 – keep food in airtight sealed containers and ensure all food wast and crumbs are cleared away quickly to restrict food.
2 – carry out inspections and proofing of any suspected entry points regularly. If you aren’t able to carry this out yourself we have a team that carries out professional specialist proofing where needed.
3 – keep areas prone to nesting free from clutter and move boxes or furniture around on occasion as rats are neophobic and will be weary with change.
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