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Rats cause a lot of damage. As the teeth of rodents continue to grow over their lifetime, they need to gnaw on hard substances such as lead and plastic pipes, insulation material and electric wiring. This habit increases the risk of short circuits and fires. In addition to this, they transmit a number of dangerous diseases such as Salmonella, Leptospirosis (Weil's disease), Tuberculosis and even tape worms.
Rats cause a lot of contamination. One single rat equals more than 25000 droppings per year, which contain allergens that can cause acute allergic reactions.
Rats introduce secondary pests. Rats are also known to introduce other pests, such as fleas, mites and ticks into the premise, causing additional damage.
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Consequences of Rats on your Business
- Alarm — immediate loss of trust from customers and employees especially in food processing, industrial & manufacturing and food & beverage sectors.
- Damage — of goods and equipment such as computers, electrical appliances, wires and pipes in offices and business premises.
- Losses — infestations may cause product recalls and loss of contracts which can lead to financial loss and bad company reputation.
- Legal — failure to comply with legislation could lead to business closure or fines.
Have a rat problem?
Rats are nocturnal and usually hide from humans. The typical signs of a rat problem in the home are:
- Scratching noises in walls or under the floor as rats scurry around.
- Droppings – rats leave dark, tapered droppings about 10-14mm long.
- Distinctive smell – rats leave an ammonia-like smell that will be particularly strong in enclosed areas such as under cupboards.
- Bite marks – rats have teeth that grow continuously and gnaw on wood and plastic to keep them trim. Rats can even cause fires by chewing through cables.
- Ripped food packaging – rats will tear open food which may leave teeth marks.
- Nests – rats build nests in warm, hidden places using shredded material such as newspaper and fabrics. Nests will often contain young rats.
- Burrows - in gardens, rats will dig burrows especially in compost heaps or under sheds. They will also build nests under garden decking.
- Smears - build-up of dirt and grease from the rat's fur, commonly on walls and surfaces where rats commute.
Our wide range of rat control solutions are safe and effective.
Why Choose Professional Rat Control Services?
Besides effective solutions, a successful rodent (rat) management programme also requires much planning and time to implement, which is why we have developed our scope of work to manage the rat infestation effectively:
- Amateur DIY products are a cost effective way to control rat problems in low risk areas, professional rat control is required for high risk areas, more established rat colonies or where there is a repeated infestation.
- Rentokil PCI service technicians provide highly targeted treatment to deal with any rat problem and will advise on how to keep your home free of rats in the future.
- Rentokil PCI offers a call-out service to deal with rats and other pest problems in the home. Our service is fast, effective and offers the highest level of safety for your family and pets.
If you would like further advice or to arrange a visit from one of our service technicians please call us free on 1800-212-212-5 or contact us.
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