RAT CONTROL EAST SUSSEX
Rats rarely disappear on their own.
Rats are intelligent, adaptable pests that can quickly become established when they have access to food, water and shelter. What starts as an occasional sighting can develop into a much larger infestation.
Our approach is simple: find out what’s happening, deal with the activity and help you understand what needs to happen next.
SPOTTED SOMETHING?
How do you know if you have rats?
Rats are often most active at night, so you may never actually see the animal itself. Instead, you might notice other signs around your property.
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Rat droppings
Dark, capsule-shaped droppings around areas of activity.
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Scratching or movement
Noises in walls, ceilings, lofts or under floors can indicate rat activity.
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Smear marks
Rats can leave greasy marks along regularly travelled routes.
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Gnawing
Rats may gnaw wood, plastic, cables and other materials.
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Burrows
Holes or disturbed soil around gardens, sheds, drains and sheltered areas.
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Unusual pet behaviour
Dogs and cats may become interested in areas where rats are active.
WHY RAT CONTROL MATTERS
Rats can cause more than an unpleasant surprise.
A rat infestation can affect your property, hygiene and peace of mind. Taking action early can help prevent a small problem becoming more difficult to manage.
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Property damage
Rats can gnaw through a range of materials and may cause damage to insulation, stored items, structures and electrical cables.
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Contamination
Rat urine, droppings and nesting material can contaminate areas where people or animals live and work.
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Rapid breeding
Rats can reproduce quickly when conditions are suitable, meaning an established infestation can become significantly harder to manage.
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Ongoing activity
If access, food or shelter remains available, rats may continue returning even after individual animals have been removed.
INTERNAL
Rat Control for Inside Your Property
Internal rat control is designed for situations where rats are entering or living within the building itself, such as houses, lofts, garages, outbuildings or commercial premises.
- Rats inside walls or ceilings
- Activity in lofts or roof spaces
- Rats entering kitchens or living areas
- Droppings or gnawing inside the property
- Investigation of likely access points
We’ll work out where the problem is coming from.
You don’t need to know whether you need internal or external rat control before getting in touch. We’ll investigate the situation and recommend the appropriate programme.
INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL RAT CONTROL?
EXTERNAL
Rat Control Around Your Property
External rat control is designed for activity around gardens, yards, sheds, outbuildings, commercial grounds and other external areas.
- Rats seen in gardens or yards
- Rat burrows
- Activity around sheds or outbuildings
- Evidence around drains or waste areas
- Investigation of likely harbourage and access
RAT CONTROL PROGRAMMES
A structured approach to getting rats under control.
£50 Pest Survey: A proper treatment starts with understanding the problem. Our £50 survey covers a thorough inspection, pest identification and treatment recommendations, and is fully deducted from your final treatment price if you choose to go ahead with us.
RECOMMENDED
INTERNAL RAT CONTROL
3 Visit Programme
From £255
An extended programme allowing additional time to monitor activity and work towards resolving the infestation.
Includes:
- Investigation
- Initial treatment
- Follow-up visits
- Follow-up guidance
- Visit reporting
- Minor proofing where appropriate
Guarantee subject to T&Cs
Prices shown are starting prices. The appropriate programme will depend on the property, level of activity and circumstances identified during the investigation. Our 3-visit rat control programmes include a guarantee subject to our Terms & Conditions. Major proofing work and loft clearance are quoted separately where required.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Rat control without the guesswork.
We want you to understand what we’re doing and why. Our treatment process is designed to be straightforward from the first visit through to follow-up.
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Investigation
We’ll look for signs of rat activity, potential access points, harbourage and other factors that could be contributing to the problem.
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Treatment
We’ll recommend and carry out appropriate treatment based on the circumstances found at the property.
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Follow-Up
Follow-up visits allow us to assess activity and treatment progress and make adjustments where necessary.
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Advice
We’ll explain what we’ve found, what you should do next and what measures may help prevent future activity.
LOFT CLEARANCE / CLEANING IMAGE
RAT-AFFECTED LOFT?
More than just a loft clearance.
If rats have been active in a loft, simply removing the visible mess isn’t always enough. Droppings, urine, nesting material and contaminated insulation can leave the space dirty and unpleasant even after the infestation itself has been dealt with.
Our loft clearance service is designed to take the process further. We’ll clear the affected material and debris, clean and disinfect the space properly, and once everything has been cleared and cleaned, we can re-lay new insulation to help restore the loft to a cleaner, more usable condition.
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Removal of affected insulation, nesting material and debris
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Cleaning and disinfection of the affected area
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Re-laying of new insulation once the space is clean
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Practical advice on preventing future rodent access
Loft clearance and insulation work are quoted separately based on the size, accessibility and condition of the space.
COMMERCIAL RAT CONTROL
Rat control for
businesses and
commercial properties.
Rat activity can create serious problems for businesses, particularly where food, waste, stock or customer areas are involved.
We provide professional rat control for commercial properties, with treatment and advice tailored to the individual site.
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Helpful advice about rats
Here are the answers to some of the questions we're most frequently asked about rats and professional rat control.
Rat control questions, answered.
RAT CONTROL FAQS