Posts Tagged ‘Rat Proofing’
How Do You Find a Rat Entry Point You Cannot See
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 You know rats are getting into the property, but there is one problem: you cannot find the entry point. You may have checked around doors, walls and air bricks several times. There may be no obvious hole outside, yet droppings, scratching or repeated sightings confirm that rats are still getting…
Read MoreRats Keep Coming Back but There Are No Holes Outside
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 If rats keep coming back but you cannot find any holes around the outside of your house, the entry point may be hidden. This is particularly frustrating when you have already checked doors, walls, air bricks and obvious gaps but rats continue appearing inside. The important thing to understand is…
Read MoreRats Under the Floor but No Entry Point – How Are They Getting In
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 You can hear rats beneath the floor. You may have found droppings or other signs of activity. You have checked around the outside of the house, but there is one frustrating problem: you cannot find where the rats are getting in. Rats under the floor with no obvious entry point…
Read MoreRats Behind Kitchen Units – Where Are They Coming From
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Hearing scratching behind kitchen units or finding rat droppings inside cupboards can be alarming. The obvious question is: how are rats getting behind the kitchen units in the first place? In many UK homes, the kitchen is not actually where the rats entered the property. It is simply where they…
Read MoreRats in the Garage – How Are They Getting In
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Finding rats in the garage can be the first sign of a much wider problem. You might discover droppings behind boxes, hear scratching at night, find bags of bird seed damaged or even notice something has chewed the wiring around your car. The obvious question is: how are the rats…
Read MoreCan Rats Come Through a Soil Pipe
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Can rats come through a soil pipe? Yes, rats can travel through drainage systems connected to soil pipes, and defects or poorly sealed connections can potentially give them a route towards a property. However, the rat does not necessarily climb out of the top of the soil pipe or emerge…
Read MoreWhat Can Rats Chew Through
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 What Can Rats Chew Through? A UK Homeowner’s Guide What can rats chew through? If you have discovered gnaw marks, damaged pipework or a suspicious hole around your home, you may be surprised by just how much damage a determined rat can cause. Rats have powerful front teeth and are…
Read MoreCan Rats Live Under Decking
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Can rats live under decking? Yes. The space beneath garden decking can provide rats with an excellent place to shelter, nest and move around without being seen. Decking can create a dark and protected void close to food, water and buildings. If the area underneath is rarely disturbed, rats may…
Read MoreCan Rats Get Into Your House Around Pipes
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Can rats get into your house around pipes? Yes. Gaps around water pipes, waste pipes, boiler pipes and other services can provide rats with routes into concealed areas and occupied rooms. This is particularly common where an opening through a wall or floor has been made larger than necessary and…
Read MoreCan Rats Get Through Air Bricks
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Can rats get through air bricks? If an air brick is damaged, has large enough openings or is inadequately protected, it may provide rats with access to the void beneath a property. This can be particularly important in UK homes with suspended timber floors. Once a rat gets beneath the…
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