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Category: Rodents

10 June 2026

How to prevent mice in offices

Written by Harry Wood
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(Reading time: 8 minutes) A mouse infestation creates health, structural, financial and reputational risks to a business. Office buildings provide mice with warmth, shelter, food, water and numerous hidden access routes, such as ceiling voids and service risers. Once...
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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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28 May 2025

Not Just Cheese: The Ultimate Guide to Mouse Bait

Written by Jackie Stocks
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More Than Just a Nibble Forget the old wives’ tale about mice and cheese! While a tasty chunk of cheddar might tempt some, the truth is that mice are far more sophisticated in their culinary preferences than we give...
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31 March 2025

 Keeping Rats at Bay: Top 3 Smells Rats Hate

Written by Jackie Stocks
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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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