RAT CONTROL WELWYN

Why control Rats?

Brown Rats carry many nasty diseases which they can spread to humans, normally through their urine. including; Leptospirosis or Weil’s disease, Salmonella, Listeria, Toxoplasma gondii and Hantavirus.

Brown Rats can inflict a great amount of structural damage. They can cause serious fires by gnawing away the insulation around electrical cables, floods by puncturing pipes and even death by chewing through gas pipes. The insurance sector have estimated that rodent damage to wiring is responsible for 25% of all electrical fires in buildings.

Brown Rats can ruin an organisation’s reputation. If clients and customers spot evidence of rodent infestation in the premises you manage, they are unlikely to want to do business with you.

Property owners have a legal obligation under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 to keep premises rat and mice free, or, if Brown Rats pose a threat to health or property, to report infestations to the local authority.

How to prevent brown rats

You can put steps in place to try and prevent a Brown Rat infestation:

  • Eliminate any harbourage points such as sealing gaps around pipes and under sheds; rats only need a gap of 15mm to gain entry.

  • Remove potential nesting sites by keeping yards and gardens clean and tidy, by cutting back overgrown areas and clearing any piles of wood/debris.

  • Ensure that drain inspection covers are in a good state of repair.

  • Cover any household waste where Brown Rats can get access to it, close dustbin lids and cover compost heaps.

  • If you feed garden birds, do not do this to excess and use a bird table or feeder basket if possible.

How to control brown rats

Brown Rats are adaptable, highly mobile and breed rapidly, this combination can make rat control a difficult task for the untrained individual. For any Brown Rat infestation, we would always recommend contacting a professional pest control company. We are trained in rat control and will have access to a range of professional use rodenticides which are not available to the public.

Our approach

With all internal rat infestations, there will be an issue/s with the building’s external fabric or drainage system. This could be a hole in the external brick work, a gap around a waste pipe, a gnawed hole in a plastic air brick, a gap at the base of an external door or a serious drain defect.
 
  • Survey – A thorough visual pest inspection is carried out. During this process the pest species in question will be identified along with all the potential rodent ingress points on the property. This also includes a drain inspection.
  • Proofing – Having identified all of the rodent ingress points, our technicians will advise on what to do next. We are able to supply and fit rodent proofing materials. In addition we are able to carry out works to fully seal your property against rodents.
  • Elimination/Extraction – Once all of the rodent ingress points have been addressed, various control measures are used to remove the rodent population from your property. We aim to fully remove the rodent population within 3 visits.
  • Aftercare – You will receive a 12 week pest free guarantee once we deem that the rodent population has been fully removed from your property.

Important note

We only resolve rat infestations in flats, detached properties or semi detached properties. We do not control rats in terraced settings.

We only control external rat activity if the rat population are living within the confines of your property. This could be in a burrow in a flower bed, underneath decking or a shed or in a compost bin. We do not attempt to intercept rats living off site which are only passing through. If this is the case, a community approach is required in order to ascertain where the rats are actually living. Once this has been established, control measures can be used to remove the entire rat population.
 
We only undertake work that we know we can fully resolve. This commitment avoids disappointment, disputes, reoccuring infestations and most importantly wasting customer’s time and money.

Additional rat related services we offer

Rats generally enter homes via holes in the building fabric or via issues with drainage. Rats can also transition between properties that are semi detached or are part of a terrace. As part of any internal rat treatment, it is highly likely that additional work will be required. Baiting alone will not resolve the problem long term. 

Most rat related issues stem from the sewer. Breaks and collapses within the sewer network allow rats to leave the waste pipes under your home or close to it. We have also seen examples of rats chewing through the internal 4 inch waste pipe to access properties. Nex Pest Control have an in house CCTV drain inspection camera. We are able to carry out drain inspections for rat activity and we are able to identify faults in the sewage system. Photographic and video evidence obtained during the inspection will be sent to you. Our CCTV drain inspection fee is £100 per household. Click here to learn more.

Nex Pest Control supply and install 4 inch and 6 inch rat blockers. Rat blockers are stainless steel non return valves which are fitted into inspection chambers. Rat flaps allow toilet waste to pass into the main sewer network but restrict rats from entering the property’s waste pipes.  Click here to learn more.

Nex Pest Control carry out all aspects of proofing against rats.

Nex Pest Control guarantee

All of our treatments come with a 12 week pest free guarantee.

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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Paul Cooper
Paul Cooper
21:34 07 Nov 23
If you ha e solar panels, and have a problem with pigeons, this is the company to use.The price was great, they... arrived on the day and time that was agreed. Cleared all of the pigeons nests, and installed high quality mesh all the way around the panels.They cleared up all of the mess from the nests so we'll, that you wouldn't have known there was there.Absolutely perfect service, this really is the best company you could possibly use.I can't recommend them highly enough.read more
Adam Sergeant
Adam Sergeant
15:19 03 Oct 23
Nick did a great job on my solar panel bird proofing. It was not a straightforward job but the work carried out was... first-class and excellent value. An extremely courteous and professional team, thoroughly recommended by me!!read more
Alison Knight
Alison Knight
07:59 28 Sep 23
I had pigeons nesting under my solar panels in November 22. Nick gave me a fantastic quote and booked me in quickly. He... completed all 16 panels in one day and they look very neat. He sent me the 10 year warranty docs within days. And no more pigeons!read more
Paul M
Paul M
07:41 12 Sep 23
Nick turned up as agreed, was efficient and friendly, and did a great job, looks really neat and tidy and pigeons have... thankfully moved on somewhere else.read more
Tony
Tony
14:29 15 Aug 23
Nick has done a fantastic job putting anti-pigeon wire around our solar panels. This year, for the first time, pigeons... had begun nesting under them and the mess was awful.Our roof was not the easiest to negotiate because of the steep pitch and the nature of the roofing but Nick proved up to the task, conjuring up a clever solution. We were also very impressed that he came back a second time to resolve the issue without the need for scaffolding.His prices are very competitive so we have no hesitation in giving a five star review.read more
Cameron Goraya
Cameron Goraya
21:53 06 Feb 20
Adrian Coggins Nick solved our birds nesting under solar panels problem. With over twenty pigeons under our large... array the noise and continual mess became a health issue. Using subtle wire mesh, shaped to fit our roof tiles and brackets around the perimeter the bird proofing is hardly noticeable from the ground and inspite of return visits the pigeons have now moved on. Super job, many thanks.read more
Fraser Russell
Fraser Russell
11:08 20 Jan 20
Over the three weekly treatments (5/1, 12/1 & 19/1) Nick was incredibly courteous and professional at all times. His... cleanliness was amazing also.His knowledge of product and job is excellent. Would heartily recommend and use again.read more
James Allen
James Allen
15:18 17 Jan 20
I had a problem with a bird that had got into my house and luckily it made it's way into a space where I was able to... catch and free it. Because I was concerned about future incidents I contacted this company for advice. Nick was very helpful and called within a couple of days to inspect the property. He found certain spots needed bird-proofing and arranged to do the job within a few days. I am completely happy in all the dealings I had with him and found him to be knowledgeable, friendly, reliable and keen to explain everything to me. His service is 10 out of 10 and highly recommended.read more
scott sly
scott sly
11:37 14 Nov 19
Nick identified a rat infestation coming through a damaged sewer. He has an amazing video camera on a wire that found... the problem, it gets in everywhere that you cant see and would otherwise be guessing. The rat entry point was blocked, He baited and after 3 weekly visits the problem was solved, no more rats. He installed a steel rat flap in the drain so rats cant access from the public sewers.Very thorough and professional service with a one off fee until problem is solved, no extra charges for further visits. I would highly recommend.read more
Richard Bell
Richard Bell
20:53 04 Nov 19
I've used Nick on two occasions to clear 2 separate wasp nets from my property. On both occasions he was able to come... round either same day or next day and successfully cleared the nests. On the 2nd occasion he even came back round a few days later to inspect the area and cleared the dead nest for us. Really good service and highly recommended.read more
Caroline Morgan
Caroline Morgan
07:59 16 Sep 19
I contacted Nick about a wasp nest in my garage roof and he came out same day to fix. He also spotted another nest in... the roof and was able to deal with that too. A couple of days later I found yet another wasp nest, this time in my main house roof, and again Nick came out on the same day and sorted that. He is knowledgeable, helpful, and charges fairly. Five star job!read more
Mike Kellard
Mike Kellard
06:51 30 Aug 19
Extremely pleasant young man. Immediate response, and dealt with our large Hornet's nest in a thorough and efficient... way. Very good job - and guaranteed.read more
Katie Wilderspin
Katie Wilderspin
20:38 21 Aug 19
Nick to the rescue! After having a panic about a pest infestation in my home, I sent Nick a message and had a response... back extremely quickly! He instantly reassured me and spent most of his morning trying to help me resolve the problem. Upon asking for an inspection, he arrived within a few hours. He was nothing but professional and friendly when he arrived, and I also absolutely love the fact he is extremely discreet in his presentation - perfect if you don't want the neighbours to know about any pest issues! Nick did a thorough search of my property including the exterior and took plenty of pictures for evidence and removed the "problem" and advised of next steps to take and follow up of a full report. I would deffinately reccomend to anyone needing pest control. You just cant beat the quality of a good independent business. Thanks again Nick!read more
Anna Burke
Anna Burke
17:15 24 Jul 19
We contacted Nick after pigeons decided to set up home under our solar panels, Nick was friendly and helpful, answering... all our questions very promptly and made return visits for the few pigeons that wouldnt move on of their own accord. Highly recommend Nick for good quality work and service for a good price.read more
Darren White
Darren White
17:18 15 May 19
What a professional and reliable service received. Had an ant problem which has been now been resolved. Can’t thank... Nick enough for his prompt response and professionalism.read more
Amy Hubbuck
Amy Hubbuck
13:23 04 Apr 19
Called Nick and explained an issue we’d been having, and he arrived 20 minutes later. So very prompt, and done a very... thorough job. Excellent. Would recommendread more
Jodie castle
Jodie castle
22:59 21 Mar 19
I couldn’t recommend this company more. They have gone above and beyond to do everything they can to solve our problem... with a rat/rats in our loft. With extra visits free of charge to ensure everything was in place and working we have now been left feeling happy and confident that this will not be able to happen again. Nick was able to answer all my questions and worry’s along the way - explaining everything in detail and what the plan of action was, which has now all been put in place. Thoroughly recommended - great service!read more
Chris Bull
Chris Bull
22:10 19 Mar 19
Nex Pest Control have been superb with an ongoing pigeon problem, nesting under solar panels... attaching barb wire... around the edges of the solar panels, helping to attach a falcon to the roof, and now in the process of ridding the pest through culling. Very professional and reliable, definitely would recommend to anyone seeking help and advice with a similar pest problem.read more
Corrina Ephgrave
Corrina Ephgrave
10:41 23 Feb 19
What can I say ... AMAZING. Nick came out over the Christmas period to help sort our pest problem. He was very... reassuring and sorted it immediately. His prices undercut all others we had contacted. Nick took on extra work when we realised the problem was bigger than we originally thought and explained everything to us. He was also on hand to ask questions and I know will be there in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend Nick for any pest control problem. A very honest conscientious tradesman.read more
Marcus B
Marcus B
15:13 14 Jan 19
Suspected I had Rats in my loft over Christmas. Called Nick who came around a few hours later. He undertook a thorough... search outside and found a hole I never knew existed, which he blocked up. A similar inspection took place in my loft. Rat droppings, rat runs and nesting material were found. Bait was then laid. By the second visit, a week later, all noise had ceased. Dead mother and baby rats were located. More bait was laid but intact on the third visit. Rats had all gone. Without Nick i'd of had real problems up there with those babies. No way could I have done what he did. He always turned up on time, knew his stuff and kept me informed throughout. He is meticulous to detail and left no stone unturned until he got to the bottom of it. A professional workman with a pleasant manner. Very Reasonable costs. I'd recommend him to anyone.read more
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Office: Nex Pest Control,
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