Pest Control Fareham

If you happen to notice rats in Fareham, the probabilities are that they will be common brown rats, even though there are in fact 2 types of rats currently living in the British Isles; black (or ship) rats and brown (or common) rats. As you may be aware black rats were responsible for the Great Plague (17th C) during which period they were fairly common. Black rats are relatively scarce now and in fact neither breed is native to Great Britain, both coming from Asia.

Brown rats are typically bigger than black rats (Rattus Rattus) and can weigh up to 500g, with a length of roughly 9". Brown rats can cause damage because they need to constantly chew on stuff to stop their teeth from growing too much. Their interest is frequently focused on objects that's made of timber.

An infestation of rats cause all sorts of issues for home owners and businesses in Fareham, they will gnaw their way through pipes, insulation, wires and woodwork, transmit diseases, leave behind droppings, and get up to all sorts of mischief. Property owners ought to report incidences of rats to the relevant local authority. Or even report pest problems and rat sightings on the .gov website HERE, which will be forwarded to the relevant local authority.

You will occasionally become aware of the existence of rats not by in fact observing them, but by them announcing their existence in other ways. It could be that you may stumble upon a rat's nest in some concealed location, you may hear scratching coming from a floor, loft or wall, you may spot holes chewed in floorboards or skirtings or you might find droppings on the floor or in cupboards.

To deal with this problem there are specific strategies you could take. You could put down poison or traps yourself, you could speak to your local Fareham council or you could find a pest removal specialist. Way back in the past, rat catchers were precisely that, however presently they are usually called pest control experts and won't just be capable of helping you manage getting rid of rats but also eliminating cockroaches, wasps, mice, moles, ants and many more.

Fareham Mole Catching: Fareham rat catchers are occasionally brought in to manage another similar type of pest, ie moles. Moles cause problems in different ways to rats and aren't detested quite so much. The primary problem with moles is they cause considerable damage to your garden, especially to your lawn. The sight of earth mounds in the middle of a nicely mown lawn are the evidence of such activity. The preferred and humane way to remove moles is by capturing with traps. (Tags: Mole Trapping Fareham, Mole Catchers Fareham)

Checking for Rats: There are various ways that you can find out when you've got rats. When you have an inkling that there may be rats in your home or business you should watch for rub marks where their greasy fur leaves marks on walls and skirtings, listen out for scratching noises emanating from walls and attics, particularly at night, check for gnaw marks in cables, wood and wires, particularly in lofts, keep an eye out for droppings (faeces), they're darkish brown and look much like large grains of rice, try to find signs of tail trails or footprints in dusty areas or on loose soil, be on the lookout for holes or burrows alongside solid objects.

Burrows: One thing that rats like to do is burrow and dig, and their favoured location to do it is beside solid structures and objects like paths, garden shed bases, garage foundations and patios. Providing them with food storage, nesting and shelter, burrows are dug into extensive systems that may even cause damage to structures if allowed to continue. The access points to burrows are normally worn smooth by endless coming and going, so keep your eyes open for holes with smooth sides next to and under solid surfaces. If you spot holes but aren't sure if they're rats, they will commonly be 2-4 inches in diameter. You can find out if rats are still living there by temporarily filling up the entrance to see if they come back and remove it.

People with rat problems in Fareham are often tempted to have a shot at solving it themselves. So, if you find yourself in this situation, what ought you to do? Rat traps, rat poisons and similar merchandise is readily available in hardware stores, shops and supermarkets in and around Fareham, so the stuff that you need can easily be obtained. Nevertheless, unless you know precisely what you are at, it is possibly a good idea to engage an expert rat exterminator, who'll have remedied this problem hundreds of times previously, and will know exactly what the preferred solution is. On account of the risks to pets and children, the novice's use of rat toxins isn't really encouraged, and is often not effective in any case. If uncertain, speak to the professionals for your rat control needs in Fareham. (Tags: Rat Control Fareham, Rat Removal Fareham, Rat Exterminator Fareham)

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