Find the activity and the route in.
Hearing scratching or finding droppings? Get help identifying rat or mouse activity, likely entry points and practical ways to reduce repeat access.
View two rodent-control clips (shows dead rodents in traps)
Rat and mouse biology and behaviour.
Biology and life cycle
Rats and mice are rodents: their front teeth keep growing, so gnawing is part of their normal behaviour. They can damage packaging, woodwork and wiring, and contaminate food or surfaces with urine and droppings.
Where they live and how they behave
Food, water and shelter help rodents settle around buildings. Look for activity in kitchens, lofts, wall voids, outbuildings and around waste storage. Mice can remain active indoors throughout the year; rats may be cautious around newly placed objects.
How Chris can help
Chris checks the signs, likely access routes and conditions supporting the activity. The recommendation can combine appropriate control, monitoring and rodent proofing, with the work and estimate explained for your property.
Prevention and preparation
Keep food and animal feed in closed containers, secure waste and clear clutter that offers shelter. Ask about suitable proofing rather than closing a gap without checking whether animals remain inside.
More on identification and behaviour: BPCA: rat control, BPCA: mouse control.
Signs that may point to rodents.
These clues are a starting point. A survey can confirm what is happening at your property.
Droppings and damage
Droppings, gnaw marks or damaged food packaging.
Scratching sounds
Scratching in a loft, wall or underfloor space.
Tracks and gaps
Repeated tracks or gaps around pipework and the building exterior.
Careful assessment. Clear advice.
The approach depends on the pest, location and property. Chris explains the findings and recommended work before you decide what to do.
Find the activity
Chris looks for signs, likely routes and what may be attracting rodents.
Explain the options
You receive a clear recommendation and estimate for the property.
Reduce repeat access
Discuss practical proofing and prevention alongside control.
