Following an inspection of your premises possible entry points will be identified and bait positioning
will be decided. Many different types of bait are used, variations in bait allow us to adhere to safety
and other aspects. Three visits is the normal process to eliminate an infestation. A confirmation of
The price quoted will be given at the initial survey.
notes are specifically about that species.
Rats are a very important pest because of the massive
danger they present as a threat to public health.
Their faeces and urine contaminate food causing
Salmonellosis which is the most widespread of animal
bourne diseases.
rats, mice, squirrels, wasps, bees, hornets, flies, fleas,
bed bugs, lice, ants, cockroaches, psocids, etc,
Rat control in Newport, Machen, Rhiwderin, Bassaleg, Rogerstone, Risca, Cwmbran,
Caerleon, Langstone, and all surrounding areas.
RAT CONTROL NEWPORT
In addition to the heath risks an infestation poses there is also a risk of damage as rats need to
continually gnaw to keep down their constantly growing teeth. The common rat has been
recorded in this country since the 18th century, thought to be introduced in shipping. The success
of the the common rat is due to its adaptability and ability to survive in many different locations.
Rats are also prolific breeders and can achieve faster breeding rates than rabbits. Females are
ready to reproduce at the age of 3 months and will have several litters per year with 24 or 28
days between each litter. The normal litter size being 6-11. Young rats are born blind and totally
helpless without hair. They become fully furred within approximately 2 weeks with open eyes ,
ears and teeth. Adults normally survive for about 12 months. Infestations are normally noticed
when numbers get large and there is competition for food creating additional activity which is
out of character with their normal nocturnal activities. Droppings, smell and gnawing is also signs
of an infestation.
Infestations occur inside and out, in garages and other out building as well as attics and sheds.
Rats also present a serious threat to businesses through the potential damage they cause and also
due to the stigma an infestation brings with it.
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