Rat and Mouse Control

We only use professional rodent control products from recognised suppliers, such as 1ENV and Killgerm, used within the pest control industry. These include locked bait stations, carefully placed rodenticide baits, and a range of snap traps and monitoring devices. All products are used in line with current legislation and always with the safety of people, pets and wildlife in mind.

Most people use these terms to mean the same thing. A good rat pest controller will do more than catch or exterminate rats. They will investigate how rats are getting in, treat the infestation safely and recommend or carry out rodent proofing so new rats cannot re enter the property.

Yes. If you suddenly discover a rat in your kitchen, loft or business, we can offer urgent rat removal appointments across much of Essex, subject to availability. This includes towns across Southend, Colchester, Chelmsford, and Braintree. We will advise you on what to do before we arrive and make the area safe as quickly as possible.

Rodent pest control cost depends on the size of the property and how severe the infestation is. Most standard houses need a three visit programme. We always confirm the price after the first survey, before treatment starts, so you know exactly what your rodent removal service will cost. We know situations like this can be worrying, so we keep work fair.

If you are searching for “rat control near me” or “pest control mice” in Essex, our local rat pest control service can inspect your property, carry out safe rat removal and mouse control, and put long term rodent proofing in place.

DIY rat control can sometimes move the problem rather than solve it. The most effective way to get rid of rats is to combine a professional treatment plan with proofing and good hygiene. We inspect the property, use safe trapping and baiting where appropriate, remove dead rats where accessible and seal entry points so new rats cannot get in.

Mice can squeeze through very small gaps, as small as 6–7 mm, so proofing is essential. We use a mix of traps, baits and monitoring to reduce the population, then block gaps around pipes, under doors and in brickwork. We will also advise you on food storage and waste management to reduce the attraction for mice.

Most rat and mouse infestations in typical homes are resolved within a three visit programme over two to four weeks. Sometimes complex sites or heavy infestations take longer, especially if drains or adjoining properties are involved. We keep you updated throughout so you know how the treatment is progressing.

Used correctly by a trained technician, rodenticide baits are placed in locked or hidden locations that pets and children cannot access. We always assess risk on site and can adjust the treatment plan if you prefer a lower toxicity approach, such as trap heavy programmes. You will be told where every bait station is and how to keep the area safe.

Neophobic behaviour is when rats are wary of new objects or food in their environment. It means they may avoid new bait stations or traps for a short time. This is normal and is one reason why rat treatment is carried out over several visits rather than in a single day.

Good food and waste management is the best rat deterrent. Keep rubbish in sealed bins, clear up fallen bird food, store pet food in tubs with lids and fix broken drains or gaps under doors. Professional rodent proofing such as mesh, bristle strips and vent covers also helps prevent and control rodents long term.

A professional rat pest control service will inspect the property, identify how rats are getting in, and then use a mix of trapping and professional rodenticides placed safely out of reach of children and pets. We return for follow up visits, remove dead rats where possible and carry out or recommend rodent proofing so new rats cannot get back in.