Rat Removal in Oakham and East Midlands:
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We can help you get rid of rats

Rats will infest over a million homes in the UK each year and the problem appears to be on the increase in Oakham making removal of rats a vital pest control service. Rats are known to spread a wide variety of diseases in both residential and commercial properties. Rodents such as rats can spread pathogens through their fur, feet, urine or droppings. The main diseases of concern are Weil’s disease, and food poisoning diseases such as salmonella.

We are always happy to discuss your specific situation and how our rat control service can help. We cover Rutland and many towns and cities in the East Midlands, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire such as Nottingham, Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, Stamford and Grantham.

How do I know if I have rats?

Burrows that appear to be 6-9 cm in diameter. They might be located near to a food source.

Tracks covering walls, banks or hedges. Rats remember their routes and use the same paths to and from their nest. You may see odd smear marks along stone, wood or metal. You can see their droppings which are between 15 and 20 mm long, cylindrical, flat at one end and often pointed at the other. You may notice damage to packaging or doors and fences.

What damage can a rat infestation cause?

They can damage property by gnawing at wood, electrical wiring, water pipes, and drainage systems. At least 20% of household fires can be attributed to rodents gnawing through electrical cables – which is often not covered by insurance policies. Due to the damage that they cause it is important seek professional advice to get rid of rats as soon as possible.

What can attract rats?

They like somewhere that there is food available to them. Be sure to keep on top of your rubbish areas both inside and outside the home. Be aware of outdoor rat attractors like bird tables or keeping chickens. They are always on the look-out for somewhere to hide, so within your house and garden areas be sure not to provide them with places to nest. Old vehicles and old furniture are regular culprits. They also like warmth and water, so fix leaks and be sure to check-up on garages and washing/hose areas. You can read our blog here about “Unexpected things that attract rats“.

Causes of a rat infestation that are beyond your control

Often a rat infestation can be caused by factors beyond your control. It can be due to local human intervention, such as building or construction noise. Temperature can also have a big role. As the temperatures get cooler in winter rats seek new shelter. The past couple of winters have seen very low temperatures. An decrease in predators can also have an impact.

How quickly do rats breed?

Dependant on the weather and food sources, rats can take between 2-3 months to reach sexual maturity and can have up to 7 litters per year with the average litter size being about 8. From just one pair of breeding rats, over 1,000 rats could be produce via themselves and offspring in a year!

Get rid of rats in 14 days with Pest ID

Pest ID can eradicate pretty much all rat infestations within 14 days. We follow the new guidelines from CRRU (Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) of and the BPCA (British Pest Control Association) best codes of practice for rat control. Our rat removal service is as affordable as possible, and we pride ourselves on great customer service.