Finding evidence of rats in your home or business is highly distressing and requires immediate attention, below is a list of tips and methods that can prevent rats entering your property
1. Clear debris or furniture from around the perimeter of your property.
Debris, shrubbery and furniture around the external perimeter of your home or business could be hiding damaged vents or brickwork that are giving rodents easy access into wall cavities or underneath the building.
2. If a normal sized pen can fit, then so can a mouse.
Any gaps that a normal sized pen can fit through should be sealed to prevent any rodent or insect entry, a small rat can squeeze through a 20mm gap.
3. Keep communal and private bin areas clean
An obvious but normally overlooked prevention method, spilt food waste or unsecured bins are an easy meal for rodents and foxes.
Industrial bins will normally have a drainage bung at the bottom which if removed can allow rats to enter the bin and feed on the contents, the bung can be replaced by the waste company that owns the bins.
4. Your garden decking could be hiding unwanted guests
Garden decking is a lovely place for a summer BBQ.. rats also love the space underneath the decking and will happily build nests. Preventing this is difficult but blocking any obvious entry points will help, a regular under decking inspection would identify any signs of rodent nesting.
5. Hire a pest professional that can keep your property safe
Resolving pest issues can be challenging and most DIY methods only suppress the infestations for a short period of time.
Hiring a pest professional that has the correct equipment, knowledge and experience could save you time and money.
Insecta pest solutions LTD provides effective, responsive and discreet pest solutions in Essex, London, Hertfordshire and Cambridge.
Call us today for a free quote 07365 438 076.
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