Torquay Rat Control

Rats are common in the UK. They could be a problem inside or outside, although rats are often only a serious problem if they’re in your home or business. Rats can spread diseases such as Leptospirosis or Weil’s disease, so it is crucial to treat a suspected rat problem as quickly as possible. This is especially essential if the rats are suspected to be in your kitchen or some other area where you prepare food.

There are a variety of solutions to manage a rat infestation. Traps can be used, either triggered traps in certain areas where you know rats will pass, or bait traps which attract rats into them. Poison is also widely used, although it’s recommended that poison is only employed as a last resort outside because of the risk to other wildlife due to secondary poisoning. Another effective method is to remove the rat’s food source and access to an area. This can be tricky as rats may have several methods of getting access, but by blocking these they can be stopped from coming into buildings. Removing their food sources is similarly effective, especially if they are feeding on food that you leave out for pets.

Experienced pest control companies can survey the building and identify the most effective ways of managing a rat infestation. This may often include several visits over a short period to set and then remove traps.