Rat Control for Businesses

Rats and rodents pose serious risks to any commercial operation, from food contamination and property damage to legal non-compliance and lost revenue. Rentokil is the UK’s leading provider of commercial rat control and rodent management services, helping businesses stay protected, auditable, and fully compliant with UK legislation.

With more than 100 years of pest control expertise, our BPCA-qualified technicians deliver effective, and environmentally responsible rat and rodent control across every industry sector, from hospitality and food manufacturing to warehousing and retail.

A rat infestation can halt operations overnight. Beyond health risks and structural damage, rats and mice can cost businesses thousands in product losses and reputational harm.

Rats can:

• Contaminate food and stock.
• Gnaw through cables and piping, causing fires or flooding.
• Spread Weil’s disease (Leptospirosis) and Salmonellosis.
• Trigger failed hygiene inspections and enforcement notices.

Due to the hazards and risks associated with having rats within your business, you could find yourself breaching a number of Acts and regulations aimed at protecting health. These include The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH regulations or the relevant food safety and hygiene regulations within the UK. Penalties for breaching these laws could include significant fines, restrictions being imposed, criminal record and potential imprisonment.

Rentokil’s commercial rodent control programmes ensure you meet these obligations through auditable reporting, digital monitoring, and expert compliance support.

Every rat control programme begins with a detailed on-site survey conducted by a qualified expert. We inspect for signs of infestation, entry points, and environmental factors contributing to rodent activity.

Rentokil services thousands of sites each year, from cafés and supermarkets to large-scale logistics centres. Our technicians use the myRentokil platform to record data in real time, giving you transparent access to reports, maps, and compliance logs 24/7.

Rentokil’s technicians are trained to the highest standards and operate under CRRU guidance to ensure rodenticide is used responsibly.
With nationwide coverage and digital service reporting through myRentokil, you’ll have complete visibility of site activity, trends, and treatments.

Modern businesses demand smarter solutions. Rentokil combines innovative hardware with data-driven insight to deliver advanced, compliant, and efficient pest management.

Our Dual AutoGate system uses sensors to detect rodent movement and only release bait when required. This significantly reduces environmental exposure, while maintaining effective control.

• Dual AutoGate: Installed around building perimeters, loading bays, and waste areas to intercept rats before they enter properties.
• Internal Dual AutoGate: Discreet units for internal spaces such as storerooms, plant rooms, or service corridors.

Rentokil’s PestConnect provides real-time monitoring for rodents through connected sensors and traps. When a rat is detected or captured, technicians are instantly alerted, enabling rapid response before the infestation spreads.
All data is logged and visible on the myRentokil dashboard, offering trend analysis, maps, and detailed service records, ideal for audit-ready compliance.

• Complies with CRRU Code of Best Practice.
• Reduces product loss and contamination risk.
• Protects staff and customer safety.
• Minimises operational downtime.
• Demonstrates due diligence for audits and inspections.

After treatment, lingering odours from inaccessible carcasses can create hygiene issues.

Rentokil’s specialist rodent odour control units neutralise and eliminate smells at the source, without disruption to business operations.

• Rapidly eliminates unpleasant smells.
• Reduces the need for structural investigation.
• Maintains clean, welcoming business environments.
• Reassures customers and employees.

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  What is the most effective rat control?

  Professional monitoring and treatment. Rentokil combines digital technology, trapping, baiting, and proofing for long-term results.

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  How do professionals deal with rats?

  Through surveys, baiting, trapping, proofing, and continuous monitoring using smart systems like Dual AutoGate and PestConnect.

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  Who is responsible for rats in a commercial property?

  The property owner or business operator is legally responsible for managing pest issues under UK law.

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  How do you keep rats out of a restaurant or shop?

  Maintain good hygiene, seal entry points, and install professional monitoring equipment such as Dual AutoGate units.

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  Are bait stations safe for humans and pets?

  Rentokil’s bait stations are tamper-resistant and restrict access to the contents inside. Factors like humans and pets are taken into account when installing these stations allowing us to select the safest locations to install them.

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  What does a dead rat smell like?

  A strong, musky odour caused by decomposition gases. Our odour control cubes neutralise these quickly and discreetly.

Protect your business reputation and stay compliant with the UK’s trusted pest control professionals.

Our  technicians use CRRU-compliant, data-driven solutions to provide lasting rodent protection for your premises.

📞 Call us today or book your business survey online to eliminate rats quickly, safely, and responsibly.