What to look for
Common signs of a problem
- Larger dark droppings around sheds, cupboards or lofts
- Scratching or movement in walls, ceilings and roof spaces
- Gnaw marks, damaged packaging or burrows outside
- Greasy rub marks or a persistent musky smell
Professional local help
Rat Control
Rats can move through drains, wall cavities, garages, gardens and roof spaces. We look beyond the immediate sighting to understand where they are travelling, what is attracting them and how they may be entering the property.
How we help
A careful, practical approach
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Inspect the affected areas, external environment and likely routes
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Use FLIR thermal imaging where helpful to investigate possible rat heat patterns in walls, beneath floors and loft spaces
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Position motion-activated night-vision cameras where overnight loft monitoring can help confirm activity and movement routes
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Choose a targeted treatment appropriate to the site
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Advise on drains, proofing, hygiene and longer-term prevention
Prevention and aftercare
Helping reduce the chance of a return
Seal suitable gaps once activity has been controlled, keep food in secure containers, tidy external harbourage and avoid leaving accessible pet or bird food overnight.
Real Hulls thermal evidence
Rodent heat patterns found in a loft
These genuine images were captured with our thermal equipment during rodent investigations. FLIR can provide valuable clues before an area is disturbed or opened.
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