Many people have time off over the winter holiday period, and this includes those who work in public services. Bus drivers, bin collectors and local councils provide a year-round service but often, just a few days off can result in a backlog of work upon their return.
This is especially true for bin men who have to deal with the post-Christmas rubbish that is left to pile up. But beware – the rubbish left could well attract rats and mice, leaving you in need of rodent control in London this January.
If you leave your garbage to accumulate or have missed just one collection over the holiday period, your waste could soon be piling up. For many, this means a trip to the local tip to dispose of the waste personally, but for many others in London and surrounding areas, this is just not a feasible option.
How Rubbish
If you wake up to find your leftover rubbish bags torn open and waste strewn across your driveway, lawn, or even the public pathway, then there is one main cause for concern – scavengers. While foxes are common scavengers and have a reputation for being urban pests, it is mice and rats that you need to be aware of, due to their breeding habits. Your waste strewn garden could soon be home to hundreds of rats, rendering you in desperate need of rodent control in London.
Rat Catcher
If you have seen a rat, then you may already have an ongoing problem as rats prefer to avoid human interaction. When spotted, it means they have been forced out of their current travel or hiding places, due to overcrowding.
Your first port of call is to rodent proof your home. In colder weather, rats and mice prefer to seek shelter in warm, dry spaces like your home. Being able to squeeze their bodies through tiny holes, you need to ensure all cracks, holes and crevices in your brickwork and roof are closed, along with ensuring your windows and doors are properly sealed.
Maintain your garden to reduce the number of hiding places for rodents, especially if you have a garage, shed or outhouse. Remember, you need to act fast, as the rate at which rodents breed is incredibly fast and your small rubbish problem could soon escalate into a full on rat infestation.
Call the Pros
If you think you may be in need of some specialist rodent control in London, then contact the professionals to eradicate the problem before you become overrun. Empire Pest Control is the expertise you need for all your pest control needs in London.
Contact us today should you require a survey of your home to determine the pest situation or to book in an extermination.
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