Pest Control Newtownabbey

If you do happen to notice rats in Newtownabbey, the probability is that they are going to be brown rats, even though there are actually two species of rat currently found in the UK; brown (or common rats) and black (or ship rats). As you may know black rats were the cause of the Great Plague of the 17th Century during which period they were extremely widespread. Black rats are quite scarce nowadays and in fact neither variety is a native of the British Isles, both of them hailing from from Asia.

The biggest of the 2 rat varieties is the common brown rat at around 9 inches, whilst the black rat only grows to between 5" and 7". The majority of the damage and destruction caused by brown rats is down to the fact that to prevent their incisors from getting too long, they have to continuously chew on things. They especially love to gnaw at timber.

Rat infestations cause a variety of problems for home or business owners in and around Newtownabbey, they'll gnaw through insulation, wires, pipes and woodwork, spread disease, leave droppings, and build nests. The local authorities must be notified whenever rats are observed. You could also report problems with rats on the .gov website HERE.

You will from time to time become aware of the existence of rats not in fact by physically observing them, but by their announcing their existence by other means. It is possible you may come upon a rat's nest in some out of the way location, you may find droppings in cupboards or on floors, you may observe distinctive rat holes chewed into skirtings or floorboards or you may hear scratching coming from a loft, wall or floor.

If you are going to have this issue remedied properly you should contact an expert. You can either inform your local environmental health department or bring in a professional Newtownabbey pest controller or rat catcher yourself. Back many years ago, rat catchers used to be just that, but nowadays they are usually known as pest controllers and will not solely be able to help with rat problems but also cockroaches, wasps, mice, ants, moles and much more. (Tags: Ratcatchers Newtownabbey, Pest Control Newtownabbey )

Rat catching and pest control can be undertaken in Newtownabbey and also in: Randalstown, Glengormley, Ballynure, Nutts Corner, Whiteabbey, Templepatrick, Dunadry, Whitehead, Greenisland, Doagh, Kells, Pargate, and in these postcodes BT36 4AT, BT36 5BN, BT36 4ZN, BT36 5DF, BT36 4SU, BT36 5AQ, BT36 5AR, BT36 4WG, BT36 4RU, and BT36 4UE. Locally based Newtownabbey rat catchers will probably have the postcode BT36 and the dialling code 028.

Rat Poisons: Poisoning is one of the more horrible methods by which to eradicate rats and rodents. Rats will die just a few days after ingesting a poison laced bait, generally wheat. The positioning of the poison bait is crucial and can be responsible for the success or failure of this procedure. Usually bromadioline, brodifacoum or difenacoum are among the poisons used. You need to be careful to keep this out of reach of dogs and pets. Rat poison brands available in Britain include: RatKil, Pest Expert, Propest, Roshield, Rentokil and Elixir Gardens.

Problems With Moles: Some rat catchers in Newtownabbey can also help with moles. Moles may cause trouble in a different way to rats and are not despised quite so much. It's out in the garden where you might have problems with moles, and lawns in particular are at risk. Perfectly maintained lawns laden with ugly mounds of recently dug soil are sure signs of moles. The favoured and humane solution to remove moles is by using traps. (Tags: Mole Catchers Newtownabbey, Mole Trapping Newtownabbey)

Checking for Rats: There are a number of ways that you can tell if you've got rats. If you've got an inkling that there may be rats in your business or property you could check for gnaw marks in wires, cables and wood, especially in lofts, listen closely for scratching noises coming from rooves and walls, particularly at night, keep your eyes peeled for rat droppings, they're dark brown in colour and look much like large grains of rice, be on the lookout for burrows or holes near to solid objects, watch out for rub marks where their greasy fur leaves marks on walls and skirting boards, hunt for signs of footprints or tail trails on loose soil or in dusty areas.

Rat Burrows: Burrowing is a thing that all rats love to do and its adjacent to solid structures and objects such as walkways, terraces, shed bases and garages where they particularly like to dig. Rats dig out extensive burrow networks that provide shelter, food storage and nesting places. Look out for holes with smooth sides, which have been polished by the continual ins and outs of these busy little critters. Should you notice holes but are not sure if they are rats, they will typically be 2-4 inches across. A good way to ascertain if rats are still living in that particular burrow is to chuck some debris into the burrow and see if it has been removed the next day.

Having a problem with rats in Newtownabbey is something that everybody fears, and when you find yourself in this scenario, you may have the urge to try to resolve it yourself. By looking in supermarkets, hardware stores and shops in and around Newtownabbey, it is pretty easy to purchase rat poisons, rat traps and other similar merchandise. An experienced rat exterminator in Newtownabbey is however the ideal person for the job, given that controlling rats isn't always as easy as you may suppose. Due to the dangers to pets and children, the rookie's use of rat toxins is not generally recommended, and it isn't always successful in any case. You'd be far better off enlisting the help of a professional whenever you need rat control in Newtownabbey. (Tags: Rat Removal Newtownabbey, Rat Control Newtownabbey, Rat Exterminator Newtownabbey)

Pest Control Services Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey rat catchers will likely help with bird dropping clearing, pest control for fleas, rat trapping, household pest control, carpet beetle pest control, anti-bird spike installation, pest control, preventive pest control, fogging & spray treatments, pest removal, insect heat treatments, powder treatments (for wasps nest), rat prevention, rat poison, ingress pest solutions, commercial rat control Newtownabbey, mouse control, cockroach pest conrtol, rat removal, the removal of contaminated loft insulation, mole catching, mice pest control in Newtownabbey, bird nest clearing, pest netting, dead animal removal, dead bird removal, rat infestations in Newtownabbey, pigeon pest control, the control of pests, thermal imaging surveys for locating pests and other pest control in Newtownabbey. These are just a small portion of the tasks that are handled by people specialising in pest control. Newtownabbey professionals will be delighted to keep you abreast of their full range of pest control services.

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Also find: Dunadry rat catchers, Randalstown rat catchers, Nutts Corner rat catchers, Glengormley rat catchers, Pargate rat catchers, Doagh rat catchers, Whiteabbey rat catchers, Kells rat catchers, Greenisland rat catchers, Ballynure rat catchers, Whitehead rat catchers, Templepatrick rat catchers and more. All these places are covered by people who do pest control. Their extensive know-how and expertise enable these professional pest controllers to effectively and efficiently deal with your rodent issue. Whether you're dealing with a solitary rat or a larger infestation, these pest control specialists have the resources and skills needed to resolve the situation quickly. Local home and business owners can get pest control price quotes by going here. Need to get rid of rats? Get a quote for pest control today!

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