Rodents - Brown Rat & House Mouse

Rodents are increasing in number due to many factors, one being the milder winters that are allowing their populations to thrive. This applies to the most common rodent pests, the Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) and also the House Mouse (Mus domesticus).

The Brown Rat is the main species of rat in this country, the other being the Black Rat (Rattus rattus) that is mainly contained to ports. They have adapted to survive in the countryside and also in inner city areas with the general consensus being that there is a rat for every person living in the United Kingdom. They can cause a great deal of damage to the fabric of buildings and stock. They are also known to carry diseases such salmonella and Weil’s disease, which is potentially fatal to humans and can contaminate foodstuffs and goods.

The House Mouse is a nocturnal pest species that commonly takes residence in homes, businesses dealing with food and industrial sites.

They urinate frequently as they explore, potentially contaminating food preparation surfaces and stock as well as any other areas that they come into contact with. Once these pests settle into a building, they will breed rapidly and generally remain in that place, as will their offspring, causing damage and contamination to the building, food and stock.

Guardian pest solutions can protect against the damage that these pests can cause to you, your home or your business as well as guard you against the threat of future infestations. Call now for a free quotation.