Pest Control Cumbernauld

There are 2 species of rat which you may spot in Cumbernauld, brown (or common) rats and black rats. Its pretty unlikely that you will ever come across black rats, and if you have encountered a rat just recently the chances are it'll have been the more common brown rat (Rattus Norvegicus). Black rats (also known as ship rats) were at one time common and were responsible for the Great Plague during the 17th Century, they are pretty scarce nowadays, although when they are found they are excellent climbers, have an acute sense of hearing, and the females can give birth to between 20 and 100 offspring every twelve months.

The black rat at 5-7" long, isn't as big as the common brown rat, which grows to lengths of up to about nine inches and weighs around 500g. Brown rats may cause damage as they must continually gnaw at stuff to prevent their teeth from getting too long. Their attention is commonly targeting items made from wood.

Rats cause various issues in homes and business premises throughout Cumbernauld and they leave behind droppings, gnaw through pipes, wires, insulation and woodwork, spread disease, and are basically troublesome. The local council should be informed whenever rats are causing problems. It's also possible to report a rat problem on the .gov website HERE.

You won't need to physically see rats to confirm that they are there, because there are a few signs which will betray their presence. Perhaps you might hear noises coming from a wall, floor or loft, you might notice droppings on floor surfaces or in cupboards, you may come upon a rat's nest in some hidden location or you may spot rat holes gnawed in floorboards or skirting boards.

Unless you want to wait for the local environmental health authority to take care of your rat problem it's also possible to get in touch with local Cumbernauld pest controller or rat catcher who'll be a specialist in the art of pest removal. There are not so many folks these days who specialise just in rat catching, you're also able to bring them in if you have moles in your lawn or maybe a wasps nest in your loft. (Tags: Rat Catchers Cumbernauld, Pest Control Cumbernauld )

Rat Poisons: One somewhat unpleasant way to solve a rat problem is to use poison. This is achieved by leaving a poisoned bait, that's subsequently swallowed by a rat causing its death within a few days. When set in the optimal position within an area where rats have been seen, poison can fairly rapidly kill a large number of rats. One or more of three main substances that are used in making rat poisons are: bromadioline, difenacoum or brodifacoum. Rat poison does not only kill rats, cats, dogs and other pets can also be affected, so extreme care should be taken. Rat poison brands made in Cumbernauld include: Propest, RatKil, Roshield, Pest Expert, Elixir Gardens and Rentokil. (Tags: Rat Poison Cumbernauld, Rat Poisons Cumbernauld)

Do You Have Rats?: There are several ways by which you can tell if you've got rats. If you've got some suspicions that there could be rats in your home or business you should hunt for tail trails or footprints on loose soil or in dusty areas, listen out for constant scratching noises emanating from walls and roofs, particularly at nighttime, keep an eye out for faeces (droppings), they are dark brown and look just like large grains of rice, look out for burrows or holes near to solid objects, pay attention to gnaw marks in cables, wood and wires, particularly in attics, watch for rub marks on skirtings and walls where greasy fur has left marks.

Burrowing: The one thing that rats like to do is dig and burrow, and the place that they most like to burrow is beside solid structures and objects like garages, garden sheds, pathways and terraces. Useful for shelter, nesting and food storage, burrows are dug into substantial systems that could even cause damage to structures if something isn't done. The entrances to rat burrows are usually worn smooth by constant comings and goings, so watch out for holes with smooth sides close to solid surfaces. Should you discover holes but are not certain if they're made by rats, they'll normally be approximately 2-4 inches in diameter. You can check if rats are using it by partially filling up the entrance to find out if they return and clear it.

What Attracts Mice and Rats?

Irrespective of their seemingly cute look, with their twitchy whiskers, fur covered bodies and pointy faces, mice and rats can be dangerous and are not animals that you want to be living in your house or garden in Cumbernauld. Mice and rats can cause damage to your property by gnawing through plastic, skirting boards, electric wires and insulation materials, and are quite often responsible for fires and other accidents. Spreading conditions like toxoplasmosis, salmonella, trichinosis, typhus, rat bite fever, tularemia, bubonic plague, listeria and Weil's disease, mice and rats can cause over thirty different types of disease. Among the things that will definitely attract mice and rats to your garden and home are:

• CLUTTER - General clutter in an outbuilding, basement or loft space will be particularly attractive to rodents, particularly if there is a food source close by.
• FOOD - Food that is left discarded or lying around is one of the main attractions for rats and mice.
• RUBBISH/TRASH - Accumulations of trash and garden rubbish stacked up on your property (particularly in the garden) will attract mice and rats.
• WATER - Busy little mice and rats need to drink, so sources of water such as leaking pipes, pet bowls, birdbaths and seeping sprinkler systems are a big attraction for these unwanted pests.
• COMPOST/PET WASTE - Remarkably heaps of compost and even pet waste can attract rats and mice - there will be plenty of tasty titbits hiding in there!
• HOLES AND ENTRY POINTS - Mice and rats can crawl through the smallest of cracks and holes, so watch out for gaps around air vents, crawl spaces, doors and piping.

Of course rats and mice are not just an issue in Cumbernauld itself, they may also crop up in Kirkintilloch, Wattston, Slamannan, High Bonnybridge, Twechar, Banton, Moodiesburn, Wardpark North, Kilsyth, Banknock, Chryston, Longcroft, Greengairs, Dullatur, Milton of Campsie and other Scotland areas.

Having a problem with rats in Cumbernauld is a situation that most of us fear, and when you find yourself in this scenario, you may have the urge to try to solve it yourself. By looking around hardware stores, supermarkets and shops in the Cumbernauld area, it's relatively easy to buy rat poisons, rat traps and similar solutions. A professional rat exterminator in Cumbernauld is however the best person for the job, given that ridding yourself of rats is not always as simple as you may believe. The rookie's use of rat toxins will likely cause more problems than it solves, as you must be extremely vigilant with them especially when children and pets are running around. You'd be far better off enlisting the assistance of an expert when you need rat control in Cumbernauld.

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