Rat Bait Advice - buy Rat Bait from Pest Control
When deciding what rat bait to use to ger rid of your rat problem it is useful to first understand a little bit more about this pest.
Rat Control Information and Advice From Pest Control Products UK
Common rat, Rattus Norvegicus (Norway, sewer or brown rat)
The common rat has only been recorded in Britain since early in the 18th Century. It is thought to have been introduced in shipping from Russia. It is now by far the more abundant of the two rat species and is widely distributed in both urban and rural areas. It occurs both indoors, and outdoors away from human habitation, and is the species often associated with sewer systems.
Ship rat, Rattus rattus (roof or black rat)
The ship rat probably originated in south-east Asia and was thought not to have reached western Europe until the Middle Ages. Although once the dominant rat species in this country, the ship rat is now rare and confined mainly to port areas. It may, however, occasionally be found in some inland towns, especially those linked to ports by canals, and its range probably continues to contract. In Britain it lives only indoors.
Signs of rat activity
Outdoors:
* Chewing or gnawing of any fallen fruit or other food sources
* Burrowing or displacement of loose soil
* Gnawing on timber at the base of doors, sheds and outbuildings
Indoors:
* Droppings (approximately 1-2cm in length)
* Chewed food, food packaging or soap
* Displaced fruit and vegetables
* Chewed carpets or floor coverings at the base of doors
Control methods:
The ability of rats to burrow, climb and jump make them difficult to control, and you may need professional help to deal with an established colony.
Early or lighter infestation, however, can be addressed in various ways:
