Rat Catching & Control Services in The Central London Area

Are you seeking out a rat catcher? If you are having to deal with the unwanted appearance of rats at your home or workplace in the Central London area then rest assured that Pest Professionals can help. We can provide you with immediate advice and help remove and control any type of rat problem in two very easy and effective stages:

The no obligation phone consultation service applies to both domestic and business customers in the Central London area. No rat catching or rat control job is too big or too small for us to take a look at. Where appropriate we are able to advise on any urgent action required to safeguard your well being, property or possessions prior to a visit. If a visit is required we let you know if there will be a call out fee and also advise on the likely costs of any rat control work should it be called for.

Why Rats Are Such a Problem

In the UK you are most likely to come across the Brown Rat (common or sewer rat) and the Black Rat (ship rat).

The Black Rat has been with us the longest and has been discovered in digs in the city of London dating back to the third century. It lives only for about a year, but is sexually active in 2-3 months. Its tail is longer than its body and it’s a very good climber, and can easily enter loft spaces. The slightly bigger brown rat originated in Asia and was first recorded in Europe only in the 18th century. Its tail is slightly shorter than its body. The brown rat often lives in the ground and in sewers and drains. Rats eat just about anything, and need a readily available source of water.

Rats really do carry disease. Weil’s Disease, which can be fatal to humans, carried in their urine. They are also a significant fire threat due to their tendency to gnaw through electrical cables. Rats can cause structural damage to the property.

The Brown Rat

The brown rat is the most common and largest rat in the UK and commonly lives in sewers.

The Black Rat

The black rat is smaller, darker and sleeker than the brown rat and is commonly found at roof level.

Rat Control

When they are coming into contact with humans, rat control is essential. Protective clothing should be worn when tackling a rat infestation, and dealing with rats is something that should be left to qualified professionals only. Your pest controller will collaborate with you to try and figure out how the rats are entering your building, before introducing tried and tested rat control methods.

If you need sound advice or a rapid solution to a rat problem anywhere in Central London or the surrounding boroughs – get in touch.