Pest Control Aldershot

There are actually two kinds of rat that you may spot in Aldershot, brown (or common) rats and black rats. It's pretty improbable that you'll ever see black rats, and if you have seen a rat fairly recently the chances are it will have been the more commonplace brown rat (Rattus Norvegicus). Black rats (or ship rats) were once common and were blamed for the Great Plague during the 17th Century, they are pretty scarce nowadays, though where they do occur they've got an acute sense of hearing, are amazing climbers, and the females can produce between 20 and 100 baby rats in just one year.

The black rat at 5-7 inches, is not as big as the brown variety, which attains lengths of nearly 9" and weighs in at close to half a kilogram. Brown rats may cause problems because they have to constantly chew on things to prevent their teeth from growing too long. They especially like to gnaw on woodwork.

Rat infestations may cause lots of different problems for business and home owners in Aldershot, they'll leave behind droppings, gnaw through woodwork, insulation, wires and pipes, spread disease, and contaminate foodstuffs. The local authorities should be informed whenever rats are seen. Or even click HERE to report pest and rat sightings on the .gov website.

You will on occasion be alerted to the existence of rats not in fact by seeing them, but by them indicating their activity by other means. It could be that you might discover droppings in cupboards or on floor surfaces, you might stumble upon a rat's nest in some out of sight location, you could hear scratching coming from a loft, wall or floor or you may encounter holes chewed into skirtings or floorboards.

If you do not want to wait for the local authorities to handle your rat problem you could also get in touch with local Aldershot rat catcher or pest controller who'll be skilled in the area of pest removal. There aren't very many folks these days who only specialise in issues with rats, so you can also contact them if you have a wasp nest in your walls or maybe moles causing damage to your lawn. (Tags: Pest Control Aldershot, Rat Catchers Aldershot )

Rat Poisons: A rather distasteful means by which to get rid of rats is by putting down poison. Rats will die several days after consuming poisoned bait, commonly wheat. A large infestation of rats can be killed by this process providing the poison is placed properly. One or more of three key components which are used in making rat poisons are: difenacoum, bromadioline or brodifacoum. Dogs and cats might also be killed by eating such rat poisons, so take care. Well known brands of rat poison made in Aldershot include the likes of: Pest Expert, Rentokil, RatKil, Propest, Elixir Gardens and Roshield. (Tags: Rat Poison Aldershot, Rat Poisons Aldershot)

Molecatchers in Aldershot: Aldershot rat catchers are sometimes brought in to help remedy another issue, ie moles. Bringing about totally different problems to rats, moles are certainly not quite so disliked. Gardens and lawns are mainly at risk of damage when you've got a mole situation. Evidence of their destructive activity can be clearly seen in the form of randomly scattered heaps of earth on perfectly trimmed lawns. Moles may be caught in traps and released elsewhere, if you prefer a more humane method.

Do You Have Rats?: When you've got an inkling you could have rats in your property or business, there are several ways in which you're able to find out. You should keep your eyes peeled for rat droppings, they are dark brown and look like large grains of rice, check for gnawing in wood, wires and cables, especially in lofts, hunt for footprints or tail trails in dusty areas or on loose soil, listen for continual scratching noises emanating from walls and attics, especially at night, be on the lookout for burrows or tunnels adjacent to solid surfaces, watch out for rub marks on walls and skirting boards where greasy fur has left marks.

Rat Burrows: If you have rats living in your garden, the chances are there is going to be a burrow. Rats like to dig and burrow and they often do this next to solid structures and objects such as patios, garages, walkways and garden shed bases. These are the locations to look if you believe you have rats about. Rats create substantial systems of burrows that are useful for nesting, shelter and food storage. A certain sign of a rat burrow is often a smooth sided hole adjacent to a solid surface, where the coming and going of furry creatures have polished and rubbed the entrance hole. Should you spot holes but are not certain that they are made by rats, they will normally be two to four inches in diameter. It's possible to find out if rats are still there by temporarily blocking the entrance to ascertain if they return and clear it.

People with a rat problem in Aldershot are occasionally tempted to have a go at resolving it themselves. So, if you find yourself in this situation, what should you do? There are plenty of products offered to help you accomplish this and you will buy rat poisons, rat traps and similar products in shops, hardware stores and supermarkets in the Aldershot area. Having said that, unless you're aware of what you're at, it is possibly far better to seek the services of an expert rat exterminator, who'll have handled this issue hundreds of times before, and will automatically know what the preferred solution is. The amateur use of rat poisons is likely to cause more problems than it solves, as you've got to be incredibly careful with them if children and pets are running around. You'd be far better off enlisting the assistance of an expert when you're in need of rat control in Aldershot. (Tags: Rat Removal Aldershot, Rat Exterminators Aldershot, Rat Control Aldershot)

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