Rats are a world wide pest, spreading disease and causing structural damage. The Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus) is most commonly found in Europe. A less commonly found species is the Black Rat (Rattus rattus) and is largely restricted to port areas.

Description: Fur colour is brown/black on upper head & body, grey or off white underneath. Excellent sense of hearing, taste and smell. They have poor eyesight and are colour blind. Life span is approx. 9/18 months and they are sexually mature at the age of 2/3 months. They have up to 7 litters a year, with each producing between 8/10 offspring.

How to control rodents: Rodenticides (poisoning not advised in domestic premises), foam based products, traps, perimeter bait stations, liquid baits, glue boards & gassing treatments. One off jobs or regular service treatments.

Search UK provides a Brown Rat Prevention service in and around the Kenilworth, Coventry and Warwickshire area. We have over 30 years of experience and we can help you with your rodent problem, whether you have an issue in your home or in your business.