Cheltenham Rat Control

Rats are likely to be seen in the UK. They could be a problem inside or outside, although rats are typically only problematic if they are inside your home or business. Rats can spread diseases such as Leptospirosis or Weil’s disease, so it is important to manage a suspected rat problem as quickly as possible. This is particularly vital if the rats are suspected to be in your kitchen or another area where food is stored.

There are a variety of ways to control a rat infestation. Traps can be used, either triggered traps in specified areas where you know rats will pass, or bait traps which lure rats into them. Poison is also popular, although it’s advised that poison is only used as a last resort in external areas due to the risk to other wildlife due to secondary poisoning. Another effective method is to remove the rat’s food source and entry to an area. This is complicated as rats may have several methods of getting access, but by obstructing these they may be stopped from entering buildings. Removing their food sources is also effective, especially if they are feeding on food that you leave out for domestic pets.

Professional pest control companies can survey the property and identify the most effective ways of managing a rat infestation. This will generally consist of several visits over a short period to set and then remove traps.