Pest Control
Rats and mice
Droppings, noises in the loft, and keeping them out. 5 guides, most read first.
Mice in the loft? How to spot them, and stop them
Light scratching overhead after dark, small droppings by the insulation. How to confirm it is mice, how they are getting in, and how to stop it for good.
3 min read Rats and miceThe British mice identification guide
Britain has several kinds of mouse, but only a couple cause trouble indoors. How to tell a house mouse from a wood mouse, and why it changes what you do next.
3 min read Rats and miceSmells like trouble: dealing with dead rodents
A sour, sickly smell that moves from room to room is often a dead rodent in a wall or under a floor. How long it lasts, and how to deal with it safely.
3 min read Rats and miceThe big clean-up: making your home sanitary after a rodent infestation
Once the rats or mice have gone, the clean-up matters. Never sweep or vacuum droppings. A safe, step-by-step guide to making your home sanitary again.
2 min read Rats and miceRats in your loft? Here's what you need to know
Heavy scratching overhead at night, large droppings and greasy marks on the joists. The signs of rats in the loft, how they get in and what to do.
3 min readNot sure what you're looking at?
Send us a photo or describe it. We will tell you what it is, whether it needs treating at all, and what it would cost, before anyone comes out.