Rodent Proofing Services

Buildings offering an attractive environment and a source of food are most vulnerable to rats during autumn and winter when they are likely to exploit weaknesses or faults in the structures or associated areas. Mice are less responsive to seasonal changes mainly because they live within the fabric of buildings.

Their small size means that they can be easily introduced into buildings. Effective proofing of buildings or other structures against mouse entry is often extremely difficult due to their ability to get through very small gaps.

Rodents can consume significant quantities of expensive compound foodstuffs when high populations are present while contamination by urine and droppings may reduce its palatability and increase the risk of disease.

The gnawing abilities of rodents will threaten the structure of buildings, materials such as thermal insulation and any other vulnerable materials.

Damage to cable insulation can lead to electrocution risks, fire hazards.

The presence of rodents may compromise quality standards demanded by customers particularly where pest free status is a contractual requirement.

The aim is to keep rodents out of vulnerable buildings. Efforts need to be realistic and practical and take into account the physical capabilities of rats and mice.

In most situations it is important to control the rodent infestation before carrying out any proofing work. If this is not done it may result in problems in other sections of the unit. Although there may be some additional cost the improvements will benefit the rodent control and prevention programme.