Rat Catching & Control Services in The Derby Area

Are you searching for a rat catcher? If you are having to deal with the unwanted presence of rats at your home or place of work in the Derby area then rest assured that Pest Professionals can help. We can provide you with instant advice and help eradicate and control any type of rat problem in two very simple and practical steps:

The no obligation phone consultation service applies to both residential and business customers in the Derby area. No rat catching or rat control job is too big or too small for us to look at. Where appropriate we are able to advise on any urgent action required to protect your health, property or belongings prior to a visit. If a visit is required we let you know if there will be a call out fee and also advise on the likely costs of any rat control work should it be called for.

Why Rats Are Such a Problem

In the UK you are likely to come across the Brown Rat (common or sewer rat) and the Black Rat (ship rat).

The Black Rat has been with us the longest and has been found in digs in the city of London dating back to the third century. It lives only for about a year, but is sexually active in 2-3 months. Its tail is longer than its body and it’s a very good climber, and can easily enter loft spaces. The slightly bigger brown rat originated in Asia and was first recorded in Europe only in the 18th century. Its tail is slightly shorter than its body. The brown rat often lives in the ground and in sewers and drains. Rats eat practically anything, and need a readily available source of water.

Rats really do carry disease. Weil’s Disease, which can be fatal to humans, carried in their urine. They are also a substantial fire risk due to their tendency to gnaw through electrical cables. Rats can cause structural damage to the property.

The Brown Rat

The brown rat is the most common and largest rat in the UK and often lives in sewage systems.

The Black Rat

The black rat is smaller, darker and sleeker than the brown rat and is generally found at roof level.

Rat Control

When they are coming into contact with humans, rat control is essential. Protective clothing needs to be worn when tackling a rat infestation, and dealing with rats is something that should be left to qualified professionals only. Your pest controller will collaborate with you to try and figure out how the rats are entering into your building, before introducing tried and tested rat control methods.

If you need sound advice or a fast solution to a rat problem anywhere in Derby or the surrounding towns and villages – speak to us.