Rodents – VectaGuard Pest Control

Rodent Control London

Vectaguard Pest Control Co. provide highly-effective pest control solutions to all forms of rodent issues on both domestic and commercial properties across the South-East.

If you live in the London area and suspect that mice, rats, or grey squirrels are living nearby, contact our pest control specialists today. We will create a winning pest removal strategy to remove the existing infestation and put measures in place to prevent them from coming back.

Our BPCA (British Pest Control Association) trained team have been working in Greater London for many years and are vastly experienced in tackling all kinds of rodent related issues from rats in Richmond to mice in Marylebone and squirrels in Shepherd’s bush.

Signs of rodent activity

If you see any of the following tell-tale indications of rodent activity, call the professional pest control experts at London Pest Control Co. straight away.

Pellet like droppings
Smudges and smears along skirting boards and the bottom of doors/walls.
Physical sightings of rodents – Most likely at night
Ammonia like smell of rodent urine
Squeaks and scratching noises come from the walls, ceilings or floor.

Rodent Control Services In London

Rodents are perhaps the most destructive type of pests to deal with in a London property, wreaking havoc by destroying property, spreading nasty germs and generally making life extremely unpleasant for those nearby.

As you might expect in the UK’s most highly-populated area, London is home to more than its fair share of rats, mice and squirrels and rodent jobs make up a large percentage of our work here at Vectaguard Pest Control Co.

Finding signs of mice and rats is upsetting and incredibly frustrating, but it doesn’t need to be a long-term problem.

Get in touch with the best pest control company in the business today and wave goodbye to your rodent problems once and for all.

Rat Control London

Larger than mice, rats tend to have large rounded ears with a bald tail and triangular snouts. By far the most common rat species in London is the Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) with sightings of black rats (Rattus rattus) and other species uncommon, but not impossible.

Given the high risk of disease spreading posed by rats, all infestations should be treated as emergency situations and immediate action should be taken.

All pest control companies in London spend a large amount of their time dealing with pest rat problems but few have the exceptional track record of finding the right control treatment first time as we do.

Mouse Control London

Smaller than rats, but no less destructive, mice can squeeze their way through the smallest of gaps, making mouse proofing your property more of a challenge compared to larger rodents.

They also breed incredibly quickly with births of over 100 young multiple times a year more than possible. A single breeding pair can quickly become a huge mouse infestation so it is critical you contact a mice removal expert if you see signs of these pests in your home.

We know exactly how to get rid of mice quickly and permanently using proven control methods and techniques.

House mice (Mus domesticus) are the species that we deal with most often here at London Pest Control Co. but field mice are also reasonably common in the home counties and other more rural locations. House mice are omnivorous, and require very little food to survive, meaning they have no problem at all thriving in a place like London where food and shelter are so omnipresent.

If you believe you might have a mouse problem, a mouse exterminator may be required to get things under control, or, simply proofing your home may do the job. Either way our London based mice pest control experts have the mice treatment answers you need to ensure a pest free property.

Squirrel Control London

Hearing scratching noises coming from the ceiling? Finding squirrels in the attic is a pretty nasty surprise but our rodent control team are here to help. We will swiftly identify the root cause of your issues, implement a strategy to remove the culprit rodents and provide helpful tips on how to squirrel proof your home to ensure they never return.

Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis)

They might look friendly frolicking around Hyde park but a grey squirrel infestation is anything but adorable.

Grey squirrels will gnaw through absolutely anything in an effort to keep their ever growing teeth in check, including your loft beams, furniture and other possessions. If they make a next in your loft, you might also find that your insulation appears to have moved of its own accord and that your important documents have torn themselves to shreds.

In the wild, grey squirrels pose a serious ecological threat, both to their cousin Red Squirrels and to the natural habitat around them.

In fact, they are so destructive that it is actually illegal to release trapped grey squirrels back into the wild under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and they must be humanely destroyed by a professional pest exterminator.

Red Squirrels

Red Squirrels are not a pest. They are an endangered species that has been severely impacted by the arrival of the invasive grey.

Now confined to remote regions of Northern England, Wales and Scotland, a sighting of a red squirrel in London would be incredibly unlikely (almost impossible) and should be reported to the RSPCA immediately.

Diseases spread by rodents in London

When it comes to spreading diseases, rodents have a world beating reputation and have been responsible for the devastating spread of many fatal pathogens over the centuries.

These days, the threat might be slightly less deadly, but their impact should not be overlooked.

Just some of the rodent-related infections spread by mice, rats, and squirrels include:

Hantavirus

Also known as HPS, hantavirus presents itself similarly to the common flu but can escalate into breathing difficulties unless treated quickly.

It is extremely fast spreading and can have serious consequences on the health of even the fittest individual.

Rat-Bite Fever

Rat-bite fever is an infectious disease most commonly spread through direct contact with rodents.

Despite the name, RBF can be carried by a variety of rodents including mice, rats, and squirrels with the bacteria responsible found naturally in the germs within their bodies.

Symptoms include fever, vomiting, and muscle pain and whilst treatable it can cause major organ infections in serious cases.

Salmonella

Live bacteria that lives within the digestive system of rats and mice, salmonella is spread via saliva and faeces and can do extremely serious damage to humans.

Serious illness related to rodents is rare these days, but it is far from unheard of and it is crucial you get a local pest control expert to assist if you think you have an infestation to protect the health of those nearby.

Arrange rodent pest control in London

London Pest Control Co. are the premier rodent pest control experts in Greater London and the home counties.

If you have a pest problem involving rats, mice, or grey squirrels and are looking for highly-effective long-lasting solutions, our pest controller team of highly trained technicians are exactly who you need to call.

We don’t just deal with rodents either, we also help resolve pest infestations involving insect species like bed bugs and wasps and provide bird control proofing to some of London’s largest companies. From insect control to emergency pest control for rat problems in London, no matter what form of pest infestation you are facing London Pest Control Co. are here to assist.