Rats Pest Control

Hearing strange noices through the night? Noticing unusual droppings near food sources? You could have a Rat problem and if you don't deal with it properly or quickly you could find your problem develop rapidly into a Rat infestation. Call the experts - call Pest Control 24/7 today and we will soon have your Rat problem under control.

At Pest Control 24/7 we will respond to your Rat problem with the urgency it demands and will put professional treatments in place to deal with your Rat problem quickly and efficiently. Our work is carried out discreetly as you would expect from a quality pest control company when dealing with Rat infestations.

You can call us for free on 0800 505 3259 to discuss what options are available to you or use our quick contact form on the right hand side of this page.

Facts About Rats

One of the most common types of Rat is the 'Norway Rat' (also known as the Brown rat, or Sewer Rat). These Rats are generally brown in colour and can be anywhere between 13 to 18 inches long including the 6 inch tail.

Rats will eat nearly any type of food, but they prefer good quality foods including meat and fresh grain. They also have a great sense of taste, smell and importantly for them, hearing. Rats are also extremely good swimmers and can swim up through floor drains and even toilet-bowl traps.

When breeding, Rats can produce litters of of 5-12 pups, anywhere between 3-7 times per year. Young Rats reach reproductive maturity within 3 months of being born and they are most active for breeding during Spring and Autumn time. Most Rats die before they are 1 year old.

Like Mice, the real harm from Rats is contamination which can be transmitted to people by breathing dust which has been contaminated by Rat droppings, urine, or saliva. Each Rat can leave between 20-50 droppings per day making them a noticeable pest to any home or commercial property.