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Emergency Rat Control Throughout Edinburgh

Rats are one of the scariest pests you can encounter. Like mice and squirrels, rats can cause serious damage to your property and cause a major disturbance. Rats also spread diseases to humans, including Hantavirus, Salmonella, Tularemia and more.

Because their teeth grow constantly, rats need to gnaw all the time. They like to chew through beams and walls, causing structural damage that can be expensive to fix. In some cases, rats can even cause house fires by chewing through live electrical cables.

All of these issues are why it’s important that homeowners and business leaders take rat infestations seriously.

Edinburgh Environmental Services (EES) has the experience and knowledge to quickly remove rats and stop them from coming back. Our team can check for signs of rat activity and seal entry points before we carry out rat removal.

As well as the rats themselves, we can also get rid of rat droppings, nesting materials and any other debris to make your property safe again.

For a free quote, contact us today, and a member of our team will be happy to discuss your rodent problem.

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Signs Of A Rat Infestation

As large rodents, rats are relatively easy to see, so the most common sign of a rat infestation is seeing actual rats. However, some other indicators of rat activity include:

Rat Droppings

Rat droppings are small dark brown cylinders that are often found in clusters around skirting boards. They are around 1-2cm in length and are commonly deposited near food sources, such as kitchens and cupboards, although they can be found throughout your property.

Property Damage

Issues such as chew marks on solid structures and greasy smears on walls can cause problems for property owners and be a sign of rats. Also, holes in your exterior walls could provide easy access for rats, showing their entry point.

Gnawing Or Scurrying Sounds

Rats gnaw almost constantly, and you will probably hear them if you have a rat infestation. You may also hear the sound of their footprints as they scurry around your property, which is a sure sign that there is a rodent around, although it could also be mice or squirrels.

Bad Smells

In cases of a larger infestation, you might notice an unpleasant smell in your home from rat urine, droppings or even dead rats decomposing. The smell is usually oily and pungent, so it’s unlike other scents you might notice around your home or business premises.

Commercial Rat Control Edinburgh

For businesses, rats can cause lasting damage, including loss of revenue and a reputation for being unhygienic.

Thankfully, our team can attend your commercial property quickly to get rid of your rat problem effectively and discreetly.

With our help, you can minimise downtime for your business and reduce monetary losses, such as stock contamination or equipment damage caused by rat activity.

In addition to emergency rat removal, EES also offers Edinburgh businesses the opportunity to ensure they don’t have to deal with rat problems in the first place with our ongoing commercial pest control contracts.

Our team can provide ongoing support to keep your business safe from common pests including rats but also mice, bed bugs, fleas, ants and pest birds.

As part of this service, we can seal up holes and provide advice on areas of your business that might attract rats, such as unsecured rubbish bins.

If you’re looking to protect your Edinburgh-based business from vermin, including rats, then get in touch with EES today for a commercial pest control quote.

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Get Rid Of Your Rat Problem Fast With EES

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In Edinburgh and throughout the UK, there are two main types of rat found: the brown rat and the black rat.

Brown rats are the most common pest rat, as they are incredibly adaptable and will eat practically anything.

Black rats are less common because they prefer to live near water, but they are often found in coastal or riverside towns and cities.

Whichever species of rat you’re dealing with, EES is here to help.

Our team has experience removing black and brown rats and dealing with other pest problems throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Alongside controlling rats and rodents, EES also provides professional pest control services for a range of other pests.

If you’re concerned about future rat infestations, we can provide rodent proofing services to identify and remove potential entry points.

Therefore, we’re the only pest control company you’ll ever need to work with.

Whether you need domestic or commercial pest control, emergency support or pest proofing and advice, we’re here for you.

Call us on 0131 560 6441 for a free, no-obligation rat removal quote.

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