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Manchester Pest Control Tips: The Top 6 Ways To Prevent Rat Infestations

Filed under: pest control - pest types — admin @ 2:06 am on the December 18, 2009

Manchester pest control is an essential service today with the number of pests and subsequent infestations on the rise. One of the most common pests, and one of the most dreaded by business owners and homeowners alike, is the rat. Manchester pest control companies certainly have to deal with more and more rats, as are those in other areas of the country. However, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent rats becoming a problem in your property.

In order to avoid calling the pest control Manchester brigade in, you first have to find out about how rats get into property in the first place. They have a very flexible bone structure, meaning that they can get through even the smallest of holes. They have been known to get through openings as small as half an inch in diameter. More worryingly still, they can climb and jump well. All of the above, when combined with the fact that they are opportunistic, mean that they are amongst the majority of cases dealt with by Manchester pest control.

So what can you do to prevent a rat infestation? The 6 tips below will help:

  1. Clear away any rubbish in your garden or around your property. Whether you have old furniture out there or piles of leaves, any items that can provide cover and protection will attract rats.
  2. Maintain your garden, if you have one. Any overgrown shrubs, plants and trees will also provide rats with a haven in which they will thrive so it is only a matter of time until they find a way into your home.
  3. Establish a perimeter around your garden. Using a border of gravel that is 2 feet in diameter will deter rats and prevent them from burrowing into the soil as well.
  4. If you have a compost heap then contain it. Using compost bins is far more desirable than allowing a heap of potential food to build up. Manchester pest control also reports the same applies for compactors outside business premises. Keep the area clean and free from potential food.
  5. Routinely check the wires and vents leading outside of the house or business premises because the loosening of such fixtures can provide rats with holes to squeeze through. If there are any holes then fill them as soon as you can.
  6. Keep any doors shut whenever they are not manned. Rats will quite happily invite themselves indoors if and when the opportunity arises and an open door is the prime opportunity.

So there you have it – a little about rats and the best 6 tips to help you in the fight against them. All of the above points will help you to keep rats out but if they do get in then Manchester pest control companies can provide the solution you need to get your premises free and clear of your rodent enemies. Although prevention is better than cure, you will always have an effective backup available just in case.

Pest Alert! The Types Of Pest To Look For

Filed under: pest control - pest types — admin @ 2:41 am on the December 17, 2009

It is now official – pests are on the rise! With climate change raising the temperatures around Manchester, and the UK in general for that matter, there are more and more reports of pests every single week. However, there are some pests that people do not think of as such. Sure they are a nuisance but too few people call in Manchester pest control agencies until it is too late and damage has already been done to their property.

This is the main reason why you need to know all about Manchester pest control and the creatures that can be dealt with before expensive problems to your home, garden or business suffers.
First of all, there are bedbugs. Manchester bedbug control has lessened off in recent years but they are still a problem within homes, as are fleas. Usually spread by animals, it is important to ensure that your home is free of fleas if your pet has had them recently. Cockroaches are also becoming more of a problem with the warmer climate. Other insects that may cause a problem include ants, of the tropical and garden variety, and wasps. Wasps and ants can do serious damage to the structure of your home or business premises because they tend to burrow.
There are pests that are a little larger as well. Rats are the obvious ones in this category. However, there are also mice, foxes and pigeons to consider. No matter what your pest problem, Manchester pest control can help and the sooner you call them in, the less damage will ultimately be done.

Unwelcome Furry Friends in Your Home at Winter Time

Filed under: Articles — admin @ 11:27 am on the December 9, 2009

rats-winter-timeAs the winter weather gets colder you may end up getting unwanted guests in your home, and as you sit there at night you might even hear the scratching and scuttling under the floor boards or in the walls. It’s then you realise that you have either a mouse or even worse a rat.

Rats and mice can have as much as seven litters a year, each litter could contain over eight young. If gone untreated you’ll soon have an army of vermin foraging through your house as you sleep. These vermin will be urinating, chewing food, and cleaning themselves all over your food, your cupboards and even under your bed. They will introduce disease and parasites including the potentially fatal Weil’s disease.

Rats and mice don’t hibernate, so they are always moving around your home, causing extensive damage to your building, including gnawing their way through electrical wires and even internal walls.

If you have an infestation of rats or mice the best way to get rid of them is to contact a professional Manchester Pest Control company – who will bait traps with poison and dispose of the vermin professionally.