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Rats this winter

trevor — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:12:31 +0000

Here comes the winter and it can bring with it a host of problems when it comes to rats. This summer (if you can call it that) we had no let up in the amount of calls for rats, this was down to the mild winter last year.

Its only September and already I have had the heating on at home as the nights are getting cold. As the temperatures gets colder rats are looking for somewhere warmth, this could mean your home.

What you can do to help reduce the risk of getting rats this winter

· Check your home, checking every nook and cranny to block their access.

· Don’t leave out pet food in the garden.

· Keep all food stuffs in containers, well sealed

If you can any concerns or if you have any questions give our professional helpline a call for advice or support to reduce the risks or control them in your home.

Here comes the snow

trevor — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:28:39 +0000

Well it’s started, It’s snowing in Dublin today and its very cold…..

This is now the time rodents will be looking for somewhere warm to spend the winter. If you are unlucky it might be your house, make sure you check your home for enter points. Rats and mice are opportunists and if they find a enter point into your home they will take it. You need to check things like holes around pipes, gaps under external door, vents etc.

Rats in my Attic

trevor — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:37:11 +0000

A lot of calls this week about rats in attics. Rats are great climbers, they can access your attic very easily. Once there they have a lovely big area with lots of installation that they can use for building a nest. If you live in a semi detached or a terrace house the rats may have gain access from your neighbours house and has come from their attic. You should talk to your neighbours about your problem as they might be having the same problem. If you would like advice on what to do next just give the office a call or send a email to info@completepestcontrol.ie

Autumn is now here, So are the rats and mice

trevor — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:04:12 +0000

Autumn is here and so are the Rats/Mice, they are going to be looking for shelter as the weather gets bad. This can mean your house, shed, etc.

If you get a rat/mouse in your home you’re probably wondering why me. Sometime its just down to bad luck, they have found easy access to your home. Other things that can attract rodent are rubbish bins, Pet bowls that are left out in the back garden.

If you would like advice on rodents or think you might have a problem, just give us a call and will be happy to go throw your options with you.

Rats in the attic

trevor — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:48:35 +0000

It is important to know how to get ride of rats as they are can still be a problem during the summer month’s, rats can have 6-7 litters per year, depending upon food availability and location. They can carry a wide range of diseases and parasites that are harmful. In particular around 20% of rats carry Weil’s disease, which can be fatal to humans.

How do I know I have them ? Most people report is hearing scratching noises coming from the attic, walls or under the flooring. Other signs would be droppings or finding the damage they do by their constant gnawing

If you would like more information on Rats and the service we offer just give us a call and will be happy to go throw your options with you.

Cold weather drives rats and mice indoors

trevor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:45:38 +0000

The recent cold snap that affected the country has lead to an increase in rat / mouse activity as they looked for shelter in people’s home. There are many tempting places in your house where rats and mice are likely to get in. Things to look out for are droppings, hearing noise in the attic or behind your walls.

If you would like advice on rodents or think you might have a problem, just give us a call and will be happy to go throw your options with you.

Compost bins

trevor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:26:34 +0000

Hi Stephen,

Composting bins are a good idea, you can add organic material such as kitchen or garden waste. This will reduce the amount going into your normal bin. However like any bin containing kitchen waste ( Food), your compost bin can attract Rats, Mice, Cats, Flies if you leave the lid of your bin open, just make sure once you have finished putting stuff inside the bin you close the lid and you should not have a problem. Once your bin has been emptied you should give it a quick wash out with your garden hose to keep it clean.

I hope this has helped, if you have any more questions feel free to contact us.