The threat of rat infestation and rat 
related problems is something that no-one really wants to acknowledge. Rats pose a serious health risks to both humans and the businesses that we run and because of this it is important that effective and lasting pest control measures are implemented quickly at the first sign of a rat infestation.
Protecting your property, livelihood and even your family’s health is something the implementation of the most effective methods of pest control rats need to be brought under control will achieve for you.
Major Health Implications
Rats are widely known to bring with them a wide range of negative health implications. They routinely spread many forms of disease, which in some case can be fatal. Diseases commonly found to be carried by rats include –
- Salmonella
- Weil’s disease
- E.coli
- Tuberculosis
Rats are also widely known to carry a host of parasites such as fleas, mites and ticks, which can all cause allergic reactions amongst humans. Rats also chew through piping, electrical cables, wood work, causing significant and costly damage to any property which they inhabit. For these reasons alone it is hugely important to implement the most effective methods of pest control rats need to be brought under control, quickly and efficiently.
Devastating Effect on World’s Food Levels
Although estimates vary, the contamination of food caused by rats is certain to have a devastating effect on the world’s food levels. It is highly likely that a staggering 20% of the world’s entire food crop is either eaten spoiled or destroyed by Rats. Rats can also be extremely destructive to crops and property and because the breed at an alarming rate they can quickly overpopulate the vicinity and become very hard to contain.
Rats are not just a threat to businesses and large properties, it is important that measures are quickly implemented to reduce the risk of them trying to enter your home, searching for food and shelter if you see any signs of them in or around your garden.
Signs of Rat Activity
If you suspect any sign of rat activity it is very important that you contact us at Safeguard straight away to allow us to assess the situation as quickly as possible.
Our team of expert pest control technicians will provide a free and thorough survey of the area so ensure that they are ideally positioned to provide an informed view of what the best solution to the problem will be.
Although rats can enter properties through the smallest of gaps, something as small as a 1cm gap can be enough to allow a smaller sized rat into a property, it will still be possible to check for other tell tale signs of rat activity.
Some of the signs you may find in your home or garden may include:
- Unusual noises in under floor boards, inside walls, or under decking in a back garden.
- Rat droppings. Rats regularly leave small dark droppings which measure roughly about 1 – 2cm long.
- Unpleasant odours – Rats leave behind an unpleasant odour (similar to ammonia) that will be particularly strong in enclosed areas.
- Significant Damage – Because rats’ teeth grow continuously, they have an insatiable need to gnaw on wood, plastic and even mild steel in order to keep them down. It is not unknown for rats to cause fires through this activity.
- Ripped food packaging – Whilst foraging for food, rats will often tear open food packaging with their teeth.
- Nests – Rats like to build nests in warm, hidden places using pieces of material such as newspaper, plastic and fabrics.
If you suspect any sign of rat activity or any rat related problem, give us a call and you will receive a service from our pest control technicians which will:
- Guaranteed swift response time
- Survey conducted at a time which is convenient to you
- Solutions provided by friendly and knowledgeable technicians
- Highest level of safety
Our expert team will quickly be able to implement measures to remove the problem and will employ preventative measures to ensure that they do not quickly return.
Further Information
If you would like any further information regarding the most reliable methods of pest control rats need to be brought under control and would like to speak to one of our knowledgeable and friendly team regarding how we can help you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
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