Five Star Pest Control

Rat problems in Britain are almost always due to the brown or common rat, Rattus norvegicus; the black rat, Rattus rattus, being virtually extinct now. Traditionally associated with farms, sewers and refuse tips, the brown rat population has increased markedly in recent years and is now a frequent pest of residential dwellings and business premises, especially those containing food or feedstuffs. As well as fouling with their urine and droppings, and causing damage to foodstuffs in the house, there is a danger of rats damaging wires or pipes in the loft or walls, which could lead to fires or floods.