Rodent Control
Rat and Mouse Control
Rats and mice are among the most common pests in homes and businesses across Swindon and the Southwest. Not only can rodents cause extensive damage to property by chewing through wires, insulation, and food packaging, but they also pose serious health risks by spreading disease and contaminating food.
At Prestige Pest Management, we specialise in professional rat and mouse control services designed to eliminate infestations quickly and safely. Our expert team uses proven treatments to remove rodents effectively, while also providing advice on prevention and pest-proofing to stop them from returning.
Whether you’re facing a sudden infestation or need ongoing protection, our reliable and discreet rodent control solutions ensure your home or business remains clean, safe, and pest-free.
Rat Control in Swindon & the Southwest
Rats can spread disease, damage property, and create serious hygiene risks. Our rat control services in Swindon and the Southwest provide safe, effective treatments to remove infestations quickly. We combine proven removal methods with prevention advice to keep your home or business protected from future rat problems.
As such, you should look out for other indications of rat activity, such as gnaw marks, rat droppings, smear marks on walls or skirting boards, and scurrying noises. Also, look out for gaps in your brickwork or chewed plastic air vents, which could be rat entry points.
If you do have rats, you need to be proactive. Rats are one of the most dangerous and irritating pest problems you can face. They carry diseases that can spread to humans, including Hantavirus and Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s Disease. Because their teeth never stop growing, rats chew almost constantly, which means they often cause structural issues and can even cause fires in homes if they chew through live electrical wiring. They can also distress children and pets.
For companies, rats can lead to health and safety concerns and even cause your business to be shut down while you get rid of the rat infestation. Now that almost everyone has a camera on their phone and a social media account, it only takes one sighting of a rat at your premises that gets caught on camera to cause your reputation lasting damage.
Fortunately, Prestige Pest Management can help. We work with homes and businesses across Swindon and the South West, providing expert rat control to eliminate rodents and reduce their impact on the local community. Call 07824398625 to get a technician to you.
Mouse Control in Swindon & the Southwest
Mice can enter properties through tiny gaps, causing contamination and damage. At Prestige Pest Management, we deliver professional mouse control services in Swindon and the Southwest, offering discreet and reliable solutions. From treatment to proofing, we ensure your property stays rodent-free.
Like other rodents, mice have long front teeth with no roots, meaning they never stop growing. To keep them short, mice have to chew almost constantly, meaning you’ll soon see fresh gnaw marks throughout your property. If you don’t remove mice promptly, they can cause structural damage and increase your risk of an electrical fire, as they like to chew through cables.
As well as damaging your property, mice can also spread diseases to humans, including Hantavirus, Leptospirosis and Salmonellosis. If you don’t store food correctly, then mice can contaminate it in their search for something to eat. Large infestations can quickly become health risks, particularly to the elderly, the very young and those with a compromised immune system.
While one mouse might not seem too scary, it can leave behind pheromone trails to entice other mice to join them once they’ve found a good source of food and shelter. Also, mice reproduce incredibly quickly, so it won’t take long for a few mice to become a major problem.
Rodent Control Swindon FAQs
What if I see a rat in my garden?
One rat might not seem like an issue, especially if they’re if they’re in your garden and away from your main property. However, rats quickly seek out shelter, and if they find a way to get into your home, you could soon face issues. Other rats can join them, once they’re in your property, rats can repoduce rapidly, with females reaching sexual maturity in just four weeks and have a up to 6 litters of 12 pups per year. So a single rat could rapidly become a problem.
How did the rats get into my property?
Rats are very agile and can get through a hole as small as 20mm, which is smaller than a 10p coin. They can also chew their way in through a plastic air vent or drainage pipes, which is why you might require a drain survey to look for entry points, this can be carried out by prestige pest management.
Best way to get rid of rodents?
The quickest and most effective way to remove rodents is to work with a professional pest control provider like Prestige Pest Management. We have experience in rodent control and can remove rodents your property efficiently.