North Shields Rat Control

Rats are often seen in the UK. They can be an issue inside or outside, although rats are usually only problematic if they’re in your home or business. Rats can spread diseases such as Leptospirosis or Weil’s disease, so it is necessary to deal with a suspected rat problem as soon as possible. This is especially vital if the rats are suspected to be in your kitchen or another area where you store food.

There are various solutions to deal with a rat infestation. Traps can be utilised, either triggered traps in specific 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 employed as a last resort in external areas because of the risk to other animals due to secondary poisoning. Another effective method is to eliminate the rat’s food source and access to an area. This is complicated as rats may have several methods of gaining access, but by blocking these they may be stopped from getting into buildings. Taking away their food sources is similarly effective, especially if they are feeding on food that you leave out for pets.

Specialist pest control companies will be able to survey the property and identify the most effective methods of managing a rat infestation. This will usually include several visits over a short period to set and then remove traps.