Get Rid Of Rats Fast With Riddex
Rats are one of the scariest but also the most common of all the rodent pests found in the UK. They are large rodents that can cause significant damage to your home or business and pose a health risk, as they carry fleas and other parasites.
Because of their ever-growing teeth and sharp claws, rodent damage can be significant, and rats can chew through solid structures such as wall cavities, floor boards and more. They can even be a fire risk in some cases, as they can chew through electrical cables and cause electrical fires.
Rats also carry diseases, including Hantavirus, Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease), Tularemia and Salmonella, which can spread to humans. As such, a rat infestation is often considered the most dangerous pest problem your home or business can face.
It can be difficult to control rats, especially without professional pest control. That’s because rats are cautious and neophobic, meaning they are afraid of new objects. As such, rats often avoid traps and blocks of rat poison, which might then be eaten by local wildlife.
Thankfully, controlling rats in Bradford couldn’t be easier: just call Riddex Pest Control! Our team can deal with rat infestations of all shapes and sizes, so whether you manage a business or have rats in your home, we’re here to help.
Call us on 07706 674706 and a member of our team will be happy to offer advice and book you in for a rat control visit.
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Types Of Rat Found In The UK
In the UK, the two types of pest rats are brown rats and black rats. Both can be very difficult to get rid of and cause destruction in your home or business.
The brown rat, also known as the Norway rat or the common rat, is the larger and more prevalent of the two. Brown rats can grow up to 28 cm in length and have fuzzy brown hair.
The black rat is also called the ship rat or the roof rat because it likes water and roof spaces such as attics. These rats are sleeker and slimmer than brown rats and have darker fur, hence the name.
Both brown and black rats can spread diseases and cause significant destruction to your home.
For businesses, either type of rat or another rodent infestation, such as mice or squirrels, can cause expensive stock or structural damage, harm your reputation and even get your premises shut down until the infestation is removed.
At Riddex, we specialise in rodent control and can manage a rat infestation of any type.
Get in touch to eliminate your rat problem and reduce the chances of lasting issues.
Signs Of A Rat Infestation
Rats aren’t fond of people and will likely avoid us, but their large size means they’re easy to spot, especially if you have a major rat infestation.
Even one rat can be seen if it runs in an open space, such as through your garden or across a room.
While one rat might not seem like a big issue, rats can breed quickly, and a female rat can reach sexual maturity at just 4-5 weeks old.
Using pheromone trails, rats can encourage others to join them once they’ve found a reliable food source, so what starts as a single sighting could quickly turn into a major rat problem.
If you think you’ve got a rat infestation and have seen even so much as one rat, look for other signs, such as rat droppings, which are small and pellet-shaped, as well as gnaw marks, urine stains or bad smells. Also, listen for scurrying sounds, especially at night, as rats are nocturnal.
To safely and effectively get rid of rats, you need expert help. Riddex is RSPH Level 2 certified, and we use a combination of professional-use rodenticides and natural methods, such as ratting with terriers, to safely remove rats from homes and businesses across Bradford. For more information, call us now on 07706 674706.
