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Rats and Rodent Removal

If you see a rat in your home or business property, it is unlikely to be alone. Rats can cause damage, spread disease and breed quickly. Call JG Pest Control now so we can implement measures to get rid of your rat problem.

Professional rat control is the quickest way to eradicate rodents, as they are instinctive and often sense when DIY measures like traps and bait are implemented. Our RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trainee techs provide expert treatment that prevents damage to your home and stops harmful diseases spreading.

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How Do I Know If I Have a Rat Problem?

DroppingsDark brown, the size of a grain of rice. Commonly found in concentrated places, making them easy to spot
Bite MarksRats' teeth don't stop growing and they gnaw on objects to file them down. Look for marks on wood, plastic, and even concrete
Movement SoundsRats are nocturnal. If they are in your walls or under floorboards, you may hear them moving around at night
FootprintsSprinkle some flour in suspected areas and check the next day for footprints and tail marks
Grease MarksGreasy rub marks along walls and skirting boards from rats running established routes through your home
BurrowsBrown rats build burrows next to solid objects like decking, sheds, and garages for nesting and food storage

How We Eradicate Rats

  • Specialist surveys to identify areas of activity and entry points
  • Selection of eradication techniques from traps to professional baits
  • Proofing - we block access points with wire-wool, mesh, concrete fillers and sealants
  • All services come with an above-industry-standard guarantee

What Are the Signs of Rats?

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Health Risks

  • Rats spread Weil's disease, Salmonella, and Leptospirosis
  • Contamination through droppings, urine, and hair
  • They have a nasty bite - never approach one
  • Call professionals immediately if you spot signs

Smarter Rodent Control for Business Premises

JG Pest Control's PowerShield System is a revolutionary, chemical-free rodent deterrent designed to protect high-risk sites like warehouses, loading bays, and commercial units.

Ideal for businesses where traditional baiting is not effective or viable, PowerShield uses a flush-fitted, low-energy electronic barrier to stop rodents at the point of entry - safely and discreetly. A non-toxic, low-maintenance solution trusted by food handling facilities, logistics hubs, and industrial properties across the UK.

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Roy Couch
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Roy Couch, Technician Manager

Roy Couch is the Technician Manager at JG Pest Control, leading the technician team across the UK. He holds the BPCA Diploma and the RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide, and is qualified in the Safe Use of Rodenticides.

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Peter Bowers-Davis
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Peter Bowers-Davis, Non-Executive Director, BPCA

Peter Bowers-Davis is a board volunteer at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), the UK trade body for professional pest management. He works across the Tyro UK group of companies, including JG, setting technical standards, treatment protocols and training programmes.

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