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Rats in a commercial property can cause serious disruption, health risks, and damage to your business. With their ability to spread disease and multiply rapidly, immediate intervention is vital. Our experienced team provides a fast, effective, and discreet service to eliminate the problem and ensure your workplace remains safe and compliant.

It is more common for Rats to infest businesses and homes, particularly in areas where we store and handle food. Rats need removing quickly as they present a public health risk.

Rats are persistent gnawers and can cause serious damage to property, including structural harm, electrical faults that may lead to fires, and even damage to plumbing systems resulting in flooding. They also pose a significant health risk due to the diseases they can carry. Effective rat control is essential to protect public health and maintain clean, safe environments for both families and workers.

The presence of rats is unacceptable to Environmental Health Officers, and businesses—particularly in sectors like food production and farming—are required to take immediate and robust action if any signs of infestation are identified.

A rat infestation in a commercial environment can be highly distressing and poses significant health risks, as rodents can spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. We understand the urgency of the situation and are committed to resolving it quickly and efficiently, ensuring your workplace is safe and pest-free.

Contact our team today on 0303 330 1515 about our professional pest control services.

The dangers: why we control rats

Pathogens and disease

Estimating the UK rat population is challenging, with figures ranging widely from around 10.5 million to well over 100 million. Due to their elusive nature and ability to thrive in both urban and rural environments, obtaining an accurate count is difficult.

Historically, severe winters helped to naturally reduce rat numbers. However, the milder winters experienced in recent years are believed to have contributed to growing rodent populations, allowing rats to survive and breed more successfully. As a result, professional pest control services play an increasingly important role in managing infestations and keeping populations under control.

Rats communicate and mark their territory by urinating everywhere they go, representing a significant public health risk. They can carry many nasty diseases, which can spread to humans, normally through rats’ urine or body coming into contact with food preparation areas.

These include:

Leptospirosis (often referred to as Weil’s disease)
Salmonella
Listeria
Toxoplasma gondii
Hantavirus.

An informative video from the BPCA explaining the problems rats can cause in your property, including their impact on your business and overall health.

BPCA Brochure

This leaflet will cover:

The dangers: why we control rats
Pathogens and disease
Property damage
Rats around businesses
Rats around the home
Types of rat in the UK
The tell-tale signs rats are about
Why are rats more common in autumn?
Rat biology and behaviour
Appearance: Rat or mouse?
Mating and lifespan
Other characteristics
What do rats eat?
Treating a rat bite
How to prevent rats
Lifting the lid on refuse collection
Getting rid of rats
DIY rat control
Professional pest control
The super rat and
Rodenticide resistance
Finding a pest controller to get rid of rats

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