Rats & mice
Rat and mouse control
- ✓Usually one visit
- ✓Fully insured, free quotes
- ✓Same-day callouts in season
- Fully insured
- Free quotes
- Discreet unmarked van
- Local team
- Seven days a week
Usually one visit
Most jobs are handled in a single callout.
Fully insured
Every job is covered.
Same-day callouts
Where our schedule allows.
Local, family-run
The same face on every job.
Signs of rats
- Small dark droppings, often along walls or in cupboards
- Gnaw marks on wood, plastic or cables.
- Scratching or movement sounds, particularly at night.- Burrows in gardens or around buildings. - Greasy marks or rub marks along walls
- A strong, musky odour.- Damage to food packaging
- Rats seen around the property, or increased activity around bins. Rats are highly adaptable and establish themselves quickly where food, water and shelter are available. They find their way in through gaps you would never notice, around drains, pipework, doors and air bricks.
Signs of mice
- Small dark droppings in cupboards or food storage areas
- Gnawed food packaging
- Scratching noises
- Nests made from shredded materials
- A distinctive musky smell
- Mice seen inside the property
Mice squeeze through extremely small gaps and often nest in wall cavities, lofts, kitchens and other sheltered areas. They reproduce rapidly, so early treatment is recommended.
How rodent control works
01Call or request a quote
Tell us what you have seen and where.
02Survey
We inspect the property, inside and out, to find signs of activity and entry points.
03Treatment plan
We draw up a bespoke plan, using baiting or trapping as appropriate, with full risk assessments.
04Treatment and follow-up
Once you agree the plan, the work goes ahead, usually the same day, with follow-up visits arranged as the job requires.
05Proofing
We check how they are getting in and recommend measures to keep them out for good. Where proofing work is straightforward, it can be included with the treatment; bigger jobs such as structural repairs are quoted separately.
Why DIY rodent control fails
Shop-bought traps and poisons rarely deal with the whole problem. They miss the nest, they miss the entry points, and they can put pets, children and wildlife at risk if used incorrectly. Professional treatment identifies the source, treats the active infestation and addresses how the rodents are getting in, which is why it works where DIY does not. If rodents are affecting your business, commercial pest control covers contracts and ongoing monitoring.
Rat and mouse control for homes, holiday lets and businesses
Homes. Rodent problems are stressful in your own home, especially where food is prepared or stored. We can assess the property, identify the activity and put together the right treatment plan, with advice on proofing and prevention.
Holiday lets. A rat or mouse problem in a holiday property can mean guest complaints, poor reviews and disrupted bookings. Holiday let owners and property managers across the Bude area use our service to deal with activity quickly and discreetly, before guests arrive.
Farms and businesses. Shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, holiday accommodation, farms and rural properties all get rodent pressure. We provide rodent control for commercial premises and offer ongoing pest management contracts for businesses that need monitoring and prevention all year round.
Rodent control in Bude, Launceston and Holsworthy
Related services
Other pest problems we deal with across the area.
Common questions
How do I know if I have rats?＋
Droppings, scratching noises, gnaw marks, burrows, greasy marks and sightings are the usual clues. Rats tend to move around at night, so quiet-house sounds are often the first sign.
How do I know if I have mice?＋
Mouse droppings are usually the giveaway. Gnawed food packaging, scratching noises, nests made of shredded material or a musky smell all point the same way.
Can rats get into my house?＋
Yes, and often through gaps you would never spot: around doors, pipes, drains, walls and other service entry points. Sealing those routes is a big part of keeping them out long term.
Can you proof my property against rats and mice?＋
Yes. We will show you the likely entry points and recommend the right proofing for each one, and where the work is straightforward it can be carried out as part of the service.
Do you provide rodent control for gardens?＋
Yes. We check gardens, outbuildings and other external areas for rat activity and look for whatever is feeding and sheltering them, then deal with the problem at the source.
Do you provide ongoing commercial rodent control?＋
Yes. We provide planned pest management for businesses that need ongoing monitoring and preventative pest control, including restaurants, shops, pubs, holiday accommodation and farms. ---
Got a pest problem?
Call 07552 372561 for honest advice on what you are dealing with, or request a quote and we will come back to you the same day.
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