Pest Control Oakley

There are actually 2 types of rat that you might come across in Oakley, black rats and brown (or common) rats. Its pretty improbable that you will ever come across black rats, and if you have encountered a rat recently it's likely to have been the more commonplace brown rat (Rattus Norvegicus). Black rats (or ship rats) were common at one time and were responsible for the spread of the Great Plague, they're relatively scarce nowadays, however where they do exist they are amazing climbers, have good hearing, and the females can produce between twenty and one hundred offspring every twelve months.

The black rat (Rattus Rattus) at 5 to 7 inches, isn't as large as the brown, which grows to lengths of nearly 9" and weighs about 500g. Much of the destruction attributable to brown rats is because to prevent their incisor teeth from growing too much, they've got to continuously chew on things. Items made of timber are particularly prone to this attention.

Rats cause lots of problems in businesses and homes around Oakley and they gnaw their way through insulation, woodwork, pipes and wires, spread diseases, leave droppings, and are basically problematic. Sightings of rats need to be reported to the local council. Or post a report recording incidences of rats and pests on the .gov website HERE, which will be passed onto the relevant local authority.

You won't always need to witness rats to confirm their existence, because there are plenty of signs that could warn you of their activity. It is possible you might find a rat's nest hidden away, you could notice droppings on the floor or in cupboards, you could encounter rat holes gnawed into floorboards or skirtings or you might hear noises coming from a floor, wall or loft.

If you do not wish to wait for environmental health to manage your rat issues you could also call a local Oakley rat catcher or pest controller who will be a specialist in the world of pest removal. Way back in the past, rat catchers used to be just that, but today they tend to be called pest control experts and will not solely be able to help you with rat problems but also cockroaches, ants, moles, mice, wasps and many more.

Rat catching and pest control can be undertaken in Oakley and also in nearby places like: North Waltham, Ashley Warren, North Oakley, Quidhampton, Wooton St Lawrence, Sherborne St John, Ashe, Ellisfield, Hannington, Steventon, Ashe Warren, Deane, Dummer, Kinsclere, Cliddesden, Laverstoke, Ibworth, Whitnal, together with these postcodes RG23 7JL, RG23 7HW, RG23 7EW, RG26, RG23 7DF, RG22 5PE, RG23 7BP, RG23 7JB, RG23 7GE, RG23 7BJ. Local Oakley rat catchers will most likely have the telephone dialling code 01256 and the postcode RG23.

Rat Prevention Oakley

The best way to stop problems with rats is not to attract them to begin with. Therefore, deterring rodents should be something to consider even though you do not have problems with rats at this time. Domestic trash cluttering up the garden is accepted as one of the principal reasons for rat and mouse infestations. Supplying both the location and materials to build a nest will achieve nothing but encourage them. In addition, avoid supplying them with easily accessible food by leaving domestic scraps of food in your garden and putting bird seed feeders out with grain that will simply attract rats and mice. (Tags: Rat Prevention Oakley, Rat Deterrents Oakley)

What Attracts Rats?

Despite their seemingly cute appearance, with their pointy faces, twitching whiskers and furry bodies, rats and mice can be dangerous and aren't animals that you want to be living in your house or garden in Oakley. Rats and mice can sometimes cause fires and other issues in homes and business premises in Oakley by gnawing through plasterboard, electric wires, skirting boards and plastic. Spreading conditions like rat bite fever, bubonic plague, listeria, typhus, salmonella, tularemia, trichinosis, toxoplasmosis and Weil's disease, rats and mice can cause over 30 different types of disease. So, the following are just some of the things that are going to attract rats and mice to your home and garden:

• HOLES AND ENTRY POINTS - Mice and rats can squeeze through the smallest of holes and cracks, so keep an eye out for gaps around crawl spaces, roof vents, piping and doors.
• FOOD - Food left lying around or discarded is perhaps the main attraction for rats and mice.
• TRASH/RUBBISH - An accumulation of trash and garden rubbish stacked up on your property (especially in the garden) will obviously attract rodents.
• CLUTTER - General clutter in an outbuilding, basement or loft space will be particularly attractive to rats and mice, particularly if there's a source of food close by.
• PET WASTE/COMPOST - Remarkably compost heaps and even pet waste can attract rodents - there will be plenty of tasty titbits hidden in there!
• WATER - Active rats and mice need to drink, therefore sources of water such as pet water bowls, leaking pipes, dripping sprinkler systems and birdbaths are a big enticement for these pests.

Rat Traps Oakley

Whether you are planning to take care of the rat situation by yourself or whether you're hiring the professionals, one of the ways to deal with rats is to use rat traps. Nowadays there are several different kinds of rat traps to choose from, supplying you with a selection of capture solutions. Folks who do not like to think of animals of any type hurt, will surely opt for the capture type. Rat traps are available in all shapes and sizes and include the likes of: enclosed poison traps, spring loaded bait traps, electronic rat traps and cage traps.

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Having a rat problem in Oakley is something that most of us fear, and when this happens to you, the temptation might be to try to resolve it yourself. There are a host of products currently available to help you to accomplish this and you'll find rat traps, rat poisons and similar products in hardware stores, supermarkets and shops in and around Oakley. Having said that, unless you are aware of what you are at, it is probably wise to appoint an experienced rat exterminator, who will have dealt with this problem hundreds of times before, and will know automatically what the preferred solution is. The amateur use of rat poisons will likely cause more problems than it solves, as you must be incredibly careful with them if pets and children are around. If you have any doubts, get in touch with the professionals for rat control in Oakley.

Pest Control Services Oakley

Oakley rat catchers can normally help with environmental pest control Oakley, electronic pest control in Oakley, ultrasonic pest control, emergency pest control, rat infestations, pest control, wildlife management, squirrel pest control, ant pest control, pigeon pest control, domestic pest control, powder treatments, rat proofing Oakley, wasp pest control Oakley, bird proofing services, rat deterrents Oakley, rodent control Oakley, ingress pest solutions, commercial pest control, residential pest control, pest removal services, the control of pests, mice pest control Oakley, preventive pest control Oakley, cockroach control Oakley, mole catching, rat removal, anti-bird spike installation Oakley, commercial rat control Oakley, dead animal removal and other pest control in Oakley, Hampshire. These are just a selection of the duties that are conducted by those specialising in pest control. Oakley companies will be happy to inform you of their entire range of services.

Pest Control Near Oakley

Also find: Hannington pest control, Sherborne St John pest control, Wooton St Lawrence pest control, North Oakley pest control, Ellisfield pest control, Whitnal pest control, Ashe pest control, Dummer pest control, Steventon pest control, Ashley Warren pest control, North Waltham pest control, Kinsclere pest control, Deane pest control, Quidhampton pest control, Ibworth pest control, Cliddesden pest control, Laverstoke pest control, Ashe Warren rat catchers and more. All of these towns and villages are catered for by professional pest control. Oakley home and business owners can get estimates by going here.

Rat Control Enquiries Hampshire

Recently posted Hampshire rat control customer enquiries: Esmai Iles needed a pest controller to deal with some rats in her home in East Boldre, Hampshire. Sarah Silva in Sydmonton, Hampshire needed a pest control company to resolve a rat problem in her roof space. Abby Gaynor needed a pest control company to deal with some rats in her garage close to Crondall. Joel Matheson needed a pest control company to resolve a rat problem in his utility room near to East Meon in Hampshire. Luisa Pond from Sutton Scotney, Hampshire needed a pest controller to solve a rat problem in her bungalow. Kodi Barr was looking for pest control near Hayling Island. Kit London needed a pest control company to deal with some rats in his attic close to Grayshott. Ela Iles needed a pest controller to resolve a rat problem in her cavity walls just outside Widley, Hampshire.

Oakley Rat Control Services

Find a Rat Catcher in Oakley Here

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Rat Control Around Oakley: In Park Close, Goddards Firs, Barra Close, Appletree Close, Harrow Way, Woodcroft, Upper Farm Road, St John's Piece, Beech Tree Close, Avon Road, Mull Close, Frome Close, Highland Drive, Braemar Drive, Lomond Close, Pardown, The Drive, Summer Down Lane, Glamis Close, Boon Way, Croft Road, Tanners Way, Ivy Down Lane, Kennet Way, Oakley Lane, Dever Way, Springfield, as well as these local Oakley postcodes: RG23 7JL, RG23 7HW, RG23 7EW, RG26, RG23 7DF, RG22 5PE, RG23 7BP, RG23 7JB, RG23 7GE, RG23 7BJ. property owners have recently needed local rat control services. These areas recently saw activity by specialists in pest control. Oakley home and business owners received competent and top notch pest control services in all cases.

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