Rats and mice
Rat and mouse control in Hampshire
Scratching in the loft, droppings in the kitchen, gnawed cables. We find how rats and mice get in, proof the gaps and treat them so they stay out.
Rats and mice get in through gaps, drains and vents, then nest in lofts, walls and under floors. They gnaw cables, spoil food and leave droppings. We find the entry points, proof the gaps, and treat the infestation so they cannot get back in. It starts with a free site visit. We also deal with grey squirrels in lofts.
Signs
Signs you need us
- Scratching in the loft at night
- Rat droppings in the kitchen
- Gnawed cables or food packaging
- Rats in the garden under the decking
What it costs
The site visit is free. Every job is priced after it: you get a written quote before any work starts.
What we do
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Step 1
Survey
We find droppings, runs, nests, and the gaps, drains or vents rats and mice use to get in.
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Step 2
Plan and price
You get a written plan and price covering proofing, treatment and the number of visits.
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Step 3
Treatment or installation
We proof the entry points and set treatment in secured placements, away from children and pets.
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Step 4
Check
We return to check activity, clear spent treatment, and adjust the plan if signs continue.
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Step 5
Prevention
We advise on food, waste and clutter, and seal any new gaps so rats and mice stay out.
Law and safety
Done properly, within the law
Rodenticides are not the first answer. We lead with trapping, proofing and housekeeping, and any bait goes in locked, tamper-resistant boxes. Placements are recorded, and we tell you where they are.
Rats and mice through the year
Rats and mice are about all year, but they move indoors as the weather turns. Proofing before autumn keeps the winter quieter.
- January: busiest months for rats and mice indoors
- February: busiest months for rats and mice indoors
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August: best time to proof
- September: best time to proof
- October: busiest months for rats and mice indoors, this month
- November: busiest months for rats and mice indoors
- December: busiest months for rats and mice indoors
- Busiest, October to February: rats and mice move indoors
- Best time to proof, August and September
- This month
October: Rats and mice are moving indoors for the colder months. Act on the first signs, before they settle and breed.
Related
Other things we deal with
See also wasp and insect control and pest control for homes.
Insect and wasp control
Wasp nests treated in eaves, lofts, sheds and gardens, plus other insect pests.
Bird control and proofing
Surveys, proofing, spikes, netting and hawk deterrence for pigeons and gulls.
Commercial pest control
Planned visits and paperwork for businesses.
Questions
Questions people ask
Is rat treatment safe for children and pets?
We place any treatment in secured boxes or out of reach, away from children, pets and wildlife, and record where each one is. We tell you what has been used and what to watch for. Proofing the gaps comes first, so less treatment is needed.
How do rats get into a house?
Most often through damaged drains, gaps around pipes and cables, broken airbricks, and holes under doors or decking. A rat can squeeze through a gap about the width of a thumb, and a mouse through much less. Finding and sealing these gaps is what stops them coming back.
How many visits will it take?
It depends on how established the rats or mice are and how many ways in there are. A typical treatment needs a first visit and at least one follow-up to check activity and clear treatment. We set out the number of visits in the written plan.
Nearby
Where we do rodent control
Rodent control in Southampton
Southampton city centre, Shirley, Portswood and nearby.
25 min, northRats and mice in terraces; dockside gullsRodent control in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Southsea, Fratton and nearby.
45 min, eastGulls across Southsea; rats in old drainsRodent control in Winchester
Winchester, Kings Worthy, Alresford and nearby.
40 min, northPigeons on stone ledges; mice in old buildingsRodent control in the New Forest
Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Ashurst and nearby.
15 to 30 min, westMice in cottages and holiday lets; rats at stables