Getting rid of a rat problem is essential to the well being and safety of your family and pets. Rats are not only carriers of diseases such as salmonella, E.coli and Weil's disease but rats can also inflict costly damage to your property, furniture, electrical cables, piping and even structural foundations.
Getting rid of rats quickly and safely could not be easier with our fast and reliable rat control service.
Our rat control service offers:
- same day / next day response with treatment at a time convenient to you with no call out charges
- a nationwide network of local branches with friendly, expert and professionally trained local technicians
- a free survey of your property with recommendation for proofing against future rat problems
- a guarantee for all work completed
- an online quote service to get rid of your rat problem fast
Rats in the UK
There are two types of rats that cause problems in the UK. The most common is the brown rat (rattus norvegicus) and the other rarer rat is the black rat (rattus rattus). Rats take between 2-3 months to reach sexual maturity and can have up to 7 litters per year with the average litter size being about 8. If a rat problem is left unchecked you can quickly have an infestation.
Signs of a Rat Problem
The most common signs that you have a rat problem are:
- scratching or gnawing noises in the wall, floor, roof space or under decking
- droppings in or around your home
- damage to your property chewed furnishings, fittings, cables or torn up insulation
- nests with shredded material such as insulation, paper or packaging
- a burrow under compost heaps, sheds, decking or summer houses
If you think you have a rat problem find your local branch or call to speak to a NBC Bird & Pest Solutions pest control expert.
