Category: Rats & Mice

Date of The rats ate my car… post14Sep2021

The rats ate my car…

It is fairly well known that rodents like to have a nibble on wires and cables. But why? And what are the consequences of them having a chew on your wires? Why do rodents gnaw on cables? Rodents have very strong teeth, with a much harder enamel than on human teeth, which allows them to […]

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Date of Why do pests find rubbish so attractive? post07Apr2021

Why do pests find rubbish so attractive?

Pests, like all other living creatures need a steady source of food to survive. Often this food source is the rubbish we throw away. This could be commercial waste in trade bins outside or just a few crumbs of food on a kitchen floor. Here are some of the pests that are attracted to human […]

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Date of Is pest control bad for the environment? post05Mar2021

Is pest control bad for the environment?

Our aim at Pest Solution is to minimise the quantities of pesticides used and provide customers with targeted non-toxic treatments wherever possible. All pesticide usage is carefully monitored and used in a way to prevent contact with non-target species with all surplus material removed after treatment. This helps protect the environment for future generations. Here […]

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Date of More information about Rat Flaps post21Jan2021

More information about Rat Flaps

Many media sites have been reporting that there has been an increase in rat infestations during the coronavirus pandemic. But what can you do about it, when they decide to join you in your own home? The best way to control rats is to stop them from getting into your home in the first place. […]

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Date of Autumn is on its way post05Oct2020

Autumn is on its way

After a warm summer, the weather has started to turn and the temperatures have dropped.  With this drop in temperature some pests are on the move and looking for somewhere a bit warmer to spend the winter. These are some of the pests to look out for as winter approaches. Rodents – Both rats and […]

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Date of What is the difference between rat and mouse droppings? post19Feb2020

What is the difference between rat and mouse droppings?

Finding rodent droppings in your home is never a good sign. Once you have found the droppings, the first thing to do is try to identify what kind of droppings they are. So, how do you tell the difference between rat and mouse droppings? Mouse Droppings Mouse droppings are usually black or brown in colour […]

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Date of More Information About Mice post12Dec2019

More Information About Mice

As winter sets in and Christmas draws closer, the temperatures outside have started to drop. This can lead to mice entering homes as they search for warmth and shelter from the cold. So far, this winter has been no exception, as we have been experiencing a large number of enquiries regarding mice in customers’ homes. […]

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Date of What can rats gnaw? post05Mar2019

What can rats gnaw?

Rodents are well known for gnawing on almost anything. They have very strong teeth, with a much harder enamel than on human teeth, which allows them to chew through materials such as wood, plastic and electrical cables. Due to a gap in their teeth, called a diastema, they can spit any chewed material out and […]

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Date of What are the options for DIY rodent problems? post09Nov2018

What are the options for DIY rodent problems?

Back in February, we posted a blog about the changes to amateur use rodenticides, and we frequently receive questions regarding this. Click here to refresh your memory on this topic. In addition to the changes to amateur use rodenticides, there have also been changes to buying and using professional use rodenticides. From 1st October 2016, […]

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Date of What is Weil’s Disease/ Leptospirosis/ Leptospiral Jaundice? post15Oct2018

What is Weil’s Disease/ Leptospirosis/ Leptospiral Jaundice?

Weil’s Disease or Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that initially has similar symptoms to the common influenza. Many different animals can spread this disease, but most commonly it is rats that are associated with its transmission. Leptospirosis is known by many different names, but due to its association with rats, it is also known as […]

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