Rat Pest Control & Removal
Verminate Rat pest control team based in Dorset provides a rat removal services.
If you suspect Rats in your property or land please call Verminate to speak to a trained technician for free advice and an instant quote to quickly and safely catch or remove your rat problem.
Verminate takes pride in serving local people and price fairly and competitively ensuring our customers always return to us.
Common Rat Guide (Norway Rat, Sewer Rat)
How Can I Get Rid Of Rats?
Rats are adaptable, highly mobile and breed rapidly. This combination makes rat control a difficult task for the untrained individual. Verminate provides a quick reliable service for the treatment of rats in domestic and commercial properties. Where possible non toxic methods are used. Fully trained pest control officers will survey the infestation, then place the most appropriate method in the correct locations. Follow up visits will be made in order to ensure the success of the treatment.
Description
Large rodent which can measure up to 40cm in length (including the tail). Fur colour can vary but is generally dull grey/brown in colour.
Biology
Rats are omnivorous and whilst they generally feed on cereals and grains, if hungry they can take small chicks and eggs. One of the main characteristics of Rats is that they are Neophobic - very wary of anything new and they can take 4-5 days before they except a new object into their environment.
They prefer small-enclosed spaces and get around by smell & touch. They like to be up against something as they travel like a wall or pipe. Contrary to popular beliefs regarding Rats being dirty they are in fact very clean animals and spend up to 20% of their time grooming.
They are however carriers of a number of diseases, the most publicised of which is Weils Disease which can be fatal to humans. Rats take between 2-3 months to reach sexual maturity and can have up to 7 litters per year with the average litter size being about 8. The other UK rat is the Ship Rat or Black Rat which is now very rare and restricted to a few localised port sites.
If you have a problem with rats, Verminate can help you! Contact us today for more information.
