Pest Control Cupar

There are two types of rat which you might run into in Cupar, black rats and common (brown) rats. It is rather improbable that you will ever come across a black rat, and if you've spotted a rat just recently chances are it'll have been the more commonplace brown rat (Rattus Norvegicus). Black rats (ship rats) were at one time common and were responsible for the Great Plague during the 17th Century, they are pretty rare now, however when they are found they've got good hearing, are terrific climbers, and the females can produce between twenty and one hundred baby rats in a single year.

The black rat (Rattus Rattus) at 5-7 inches, is a little smaller than the brown rat, which attains a length of almost 9 inches and weighs in at close to 500g. A great deal of the damage caused by brown rats is because to prevent their incisor teeth from growing too long, they must continuously chew on things. Rats particularly like to gnaw on timber.

Rats leave droppings, gnaw their way through woodwork, insulation, wires and pipes, spread disease, and are typically troublesome in businesses and homes in Cupar. Property holders need to report sightings of rats to the relevant local authorities. You might also report problems with rats on the .gov website online HERE.

You'll oftentimes become aware of the existence of rats not actually by physically observing them, but by their announcing their existence by other means. Perhaps you might spot holes chewed into floorboards or skirting boards, you may come across a rat's nest hidden away somewhere, you might hear scratching coming from a loft, wall or floor or you may start seeing droppings on the floor or in cupboards.

Unless you want to wait for the local authorities to address this rat infestation you could choose to call in local Cupar rat catcher or pest controller who will be a specialist in the art of pest removal. There are not very many folks these days who only specialize in rat catching, so you can also give them a call if you've got a problem with moles causing damage to your lawn or maybe a wasps nest in your walls. (Tags: Pest Control Cupar, Ratcatchers Cupar )

Rat Traps Cupar

One technique that you can use to handle a rat issue is by the use of rat traps. You can get many different types of rat traps these days, some of which exterminate the rat and some which imprison the rat for later release. The capture kind are the ideal alternative for folks who don't like to think of animals being hurt in any way whatsoever, even vermin. The available styles of rat trap include: enclosed poison traps, cage traps, electronic rat traps and spring loaded bait traps.

Rat Bite Wounds

Although not all that common in the United Kingdom, rat bites do happen on occasion, and in some situations they can have serious consequences. Rats can bite humans when they feel threatened or cornered, so in confined spaces it's wise to stay well out of their way, or leave them a clear exit route.

These types of bites sometimes occur where rats are kept as pets (which is happening quite frequently these days), and you're probably chancing it somewhat if you shove your hand into a rat's cage, regardless how tame it is. Although they aren't necessarily dangerous, rat bites can turn nasty or even life threatening if they develop into "rat bite fever" (caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis), consequently they must be avoided where possible. "Rat bite fever" (RBF) has a 10% mortality rate, if left without treatment.

Symptoms of Rat Bite Fever (RBF) - Some of the signs and symptoms of "rat bite fever" are:

• Muscle Pain
• Rash
• Vomiting
• Redness or Swelling
• Headache
• Fever
• Joint Pain or Swelling

You should promptly wash the affected area with warm water, if you receive a rat bite, then apply an antibiotic cream, and cover it with a clean, sterile bandage or gauze. Even if the bite doesn't appear to be that major, you ought to book an emergency appointment with your GP or head straight to the nearest hospital A&E. Getting a tetanus vaccine is also advisable, especially if it is more than 5 years since you've had one.

Signs of Rats

When you have an inkling that you could have rats in your property or business, there are several ways in which you'll be able to tell. You should pay attention to gnaw marks in wires, cables and wood, particularly in lofts, look out for tunnels or burrows close to solid objects, try to find tail trails or footprints in dusty areas or on loose soil, listen closely for constant scratching noises coming from walls and attics, in particular at night, keep your eyes open for droppings, they look like large grains of rice and are dark brown, watch out for rub marks on skirting boards and walls where greasy fur has left marks.

Burrowing

One thing that rats love to do is dig burrows, and the area that they particularly love to dig is adjacent to solid objects or structures such as patios, paths, garage foundations and garden shed bases. Providing shelter, nesting places and food storage, rat burrows are excavated into extensive systems that could even cause damage if not nipped in the bud. The entrances to burrows will often be worn smooth by frequent movement, so keep your eyes open for smooth sided holes alongside solid structures. When you discover holes but are not positive that they're rats, they will commonly be about two to four inches in diameter. An easy way to ascertain if rats are still living in that particular burrow is to throw a bit of stuff into the burrow and see if it's been cleared the next day.

Summary

Homeowners with a rat problem in Cupar are often tempted to have a shot at resolving it themselves. So, if you find yourself in this situation, what ought you to do? Rat poisons, rat traps and similar merchandise is readily available in hardware stores, supermarkets and shops in and around Cupar, so the things you need can be easily obtained.

Nonetheless, unless you know exactly what you are at, it is possibly a good idea to appoint a professional rat exterminator, who'll have dealt with this issue hundreds if not thousands of times before, and will know exactly what the perfect solution is.

Most often the novice's use of rat poison isn't really that effective, and may even make matters worse - would you really want to risk doing harm to your pets and children? If you know what is best for you, always bring in a professional rat control service in Cupar for resolving your rat problems. (Tags: Rat Exterminators Cupar, Rat Removal Cupar, Rat Control Cupar)

Pest Control Near Cupar

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Doing a Search Online

In these high-tech, modern days, the initial reaction for most when trying to find a service or tradesman in Cupar is to pick up the mobile and conduct a search online. With the help of Bing, Ask, Yahoo or Google you can receive instantaneous results which will help with your search, although you need to be careful. On the face of it it might appear that the results displayed on the opening page are precisely what you were looking for, but that's not always the case.

The majority of people in Cupar, when trying to locate pest control will go to the search engine and key in "pest control Cupar", "rat control in Cupar", "Cupar rat catchers" or "pest control near me". The first page results that will appear however, will be mainly PPC (Pay Per Click) advertising, internet directories like Yelp, Yell, Cyclex or Three Best Rated, or entries from large trade portals such as Quotatis, My Builder, Local Heroes, Rated People, Checkatrade or TrustaTrader. In order to discover the websites of genuine pest controllers, you'll have to scroll to page 2 and 3 or even further down the listing results.

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