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Category: Rats

Blog posts about rats

15 November 2025

Rats and Your Health: Beyond the Obvious Risks

Written by Paul Blackhurst
Two brown rats climbing through the railings of a fence
Rats move through the world like shadows with claws. Quick, quiet and opportunistic, they slip into spaces people barely notice and can leave far more behind than chewed food packets and droppings.  When their activity reaches your home or...
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31 March 2025

 Keeping Rats at Bay: Top 3 Smells Rats Hate

Written by Jackie Stocks
A rat eating food scraps on a dirty plate among unwashed dishes in a kitchen sink.
Unfortunately, rats are a common nuisance in the UK, especially as our damp climate and varied seasons provide the conditions they need to thrive, with ample opportunities for them to find shelter and food. From urban terraces to rural...
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18 February 2025

The Scoop on Poop: Identifying Rat Droppings in Your Home

Written by Jackie Stocks
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Poop with a Purpose Let’s face it, few topics ignite conversation quite like poo.  In the case of rats, tapered, dark brown or black spindle-shaped could be evidence that rodents are cohabiting with you. Spotting droppings might not spark...
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06 February 2025

Pest-Borne Diseases & Disinfection | Pest Control Blog

Written by Paul Blackhurst
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The presence of pests like rats, mice, and cockroaches in our homes or workplaces is more than a mere nuisance. These creatures are silent invaders, capable of carrying an arsenal of diseases that could threaten the health and wellbeing...
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20 November 2024

Brown rats in sewers and drains: A hidden threat

Written by Paul Blackhurst
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There´s a stealthy battalion that moves through the shadows, making an elusive adversary. Sewer rats, (also known as brown rats or Norway rats exploit our out-of-sight maze of public sewers) are more common than many realise. They slip unnoticed...
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05 November 2024

Stop Rodents Entering Your Business | Pest Control Blog

Written by Paul Blackhurst
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Unwanted intruders may be creeping into your building – Rodents. These persistent creatures are adept at exploiting vulnerabilities in structures, seeking shelter, food, and warmth. Expert infiltrators, they slip through cracks and crevices, determined to breach the barriers we...
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