Plate 02
Rodents
Brown Rat
Rattus norvegicus
Risk
High
Peak season · All year
Heavier and bolder than a mouse. Burrows near water, drains and compost.
Signs
- Droppings about 12 mm long, often in groups
- Burrows near paths, decking or the compost heap
- Dark grease marks along walls where they run
- Gnawed cables or wood
Prevention
- Keep bins closed and compost in a sealed bin
- Clear fallen fruit and bird seed from the ground
- Repair broken drain covers and airbricks
- Cut back dense plants against the house
How we treat it
- We trace burrows and drain routes before setting anything
- Bait and traps sit in locked stations away from pets
- Repairs and a written report of where the rats got in
Recommended treatment
We find how mice and rats get in, seal it, and set a monitored trap line.
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