Rat Control
Resolving a rat infestation
Rat Control - business call out service
Our rat control call out service offers professional, discreet solutions to solve your rat infestation swiftly and effectively:
- 24 hour response guaranteed
- Advice on rat control and how to keep your premise rat free from trained and knowledgeable local technicians
- Call us NOW on 0800 917 1989 to arrange for a FREE business site survey from an experienced Rentokil Surveyor
- Rat infestation at home? Our home pest control section has advice and tips on how to get rid of rats from your home and garden
Signs of a Rat Infestation
A rat is naturally a nocturnal animal, so if you believe you may have a rat infestation, the classic signs to look out for are:
- Rat droppings (sausage shaped approx. 1 -2 cm long).
- Rat smears - grease marks from the body of a rat as it repeatedly brushes up against objects.
- Damaged stock and damage to the fabric of premises.
- Rat nesting materials — shredded insulation, cardboard, wood, plastics etc.
- Distinctive smell - rats will leave behind an ammonia-like smell, that is particularly strong in enclosed areas.
Potential Risk from a Rat Infestation
- Rats can spread infections such as Salmonella, Hantavirus and Weil's disease.
- Damage to stock and buildings. Rats sharp teeth can gnaw through cables, plastic, wooden doors and even mild steel.
- Contamination of foodstuffs and goods. On the underside of a rat, wet fur soaked in urine can transmit bacteria and viruses to work surfaces, table tops or anywhere that a rat has climbed or touched.
Business Consequences of a Rat Infestation
- Damage — to goods, foodstuffs and your health and hygiene reputation. Any rat control problems will have a negative effect on a Scores on the Doors food hygiene rating.
- Alarm — immediate loss of customer and employee trust.
- Cost — can be considerable. Temporary business closure may be necessary.
- Legal — failure to comply with legislation, including Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) and Food Safety Act (1990).
Immediate Steps to take for Rat Control
- Call free on 0800 917 1989 to arrange prompt rat control with rodenticide. All rat control services are handled by qualified and experienced Rentokil technicians.
- Get useful rodent proofing and design advice from the experts at Rentokil.
- Schedule regular rat control service visits to prevent further rat infestation outbreaks.