SIGNS OF PESTS
Signs of pest activity can vary and may not always be obvious to the untrained eye, below is a list of common signs you should look out for.
If any of these signs are found or you are in doubt we can conduct a thorough inspection and provide a treatment plan if necessary.
07365 438 076
info@insectapestsolutions.co.uk
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Droppings
Droppings are the most common sign of rodent activity in your property, mice droppings are usually black and around the same size as a grain of rice.
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Common places to find mice droppings are in loft insulation or underneath kitchen cupboards.
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Rat droppings are larger ( 12-18mm ), black and spindle shaped.
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Suspicious holes
Holes around your property may not only be causing a draft, they could be allowing pests free access to your food, water and central heating.
If a hole is being used by a rodent there will normally be smear marks around it due to dirt rubbing off the rodents fur as it goes in and out.
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Strange noises in the loft
Most homeowners only realise they have a pest issue when they start hearing noises in the loft such as scratching or gnawing. These noises should not be ignored as a rodent could be causing expensive damage to wiring or pipework.
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Burrows
Rat burrows can be found in dense shrubbery, grass verges and flower beds. They are around 2-4 inches at the entrance and will be clear of leaves and debris if in use.
If you suspect you have rat burrows on your property feel free to contact us and we can confirm if it is a rat burrow and does not belong to a non target species such as water voles.
