On the north-west edge of Leeds, Guiseley mixes stone terraces with later estates. Rats take advantage of both, and we work out which route is theirs.
Where stone terraces meet newer estates, rats can travel along shared drains, fence lines and the backs of gardens without ever being seen. That is why the first visit is about tracking: looking for runs along walls, gnaw marks, droppings and burrows beside paths and under sheds. A house near Yeadon or Rawdon may have a different drain layout to one in the centre of Guiseley, so each property is read on its own merits.
Once the picture is clear, the plan might involve bait stations, traps, filling gaps with rodent-resistant materials and advice on bins and garden waste. Fully insured and trained technicians carry out the work, and we are happy to talk to neighbours or a landlord if the source turns out to be next door. Cost depends on the property, the extent of the problem and the number of visits.
It is common, especially where gardens and drains are shared. Contact us and we can look at your side, advise on proofing and explain what to tell the neighbour or landlord. Local authority environmental health teams may also be able to help, so check what applies to your situation.
Shop-bought bait is available, but it does most when placed where rats actually travel and when the entry points are dealt with. Misplaced bait can be eaten by other animals or ignored by the rats. A survey makes the treatment more targeted and less wasteful.
Rat Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Guiseley
Rats are rarely seen in daylight, so you are more likely to find signs than the animal. This guide covers what to look for and how to tell rats from mice and other wildlife.
Read the advice →Getting rid of rats means more than setting a trap. It needs the food removed, the entry points found and the treatment followed up properly. Here is the order that works.
Read the advice →There is no single price for dealing with rats, because the work changes from one property to the next. This guide explains what shapes a quote so you can judge one properly.
Read the advice →Rats cause more than noise. They gnaw, contaminate and breed quickly, which is why a few signs in the loft or garden deserve a prompt response.
Read the advice →Rats come for food, water and shelter. Take those away and close the gaps, and your property becomes a much less attractive place to settle.
Read the advice →Rat control is one of the pest jobs where DIY can help with a small problem and fail quickly with a bigger one. Here is where the line usually falls.
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This is a general walk-through of how a rat job usually unfolds, not a description of a particular property.
Read the walk-through →All fleas gone, good advise on petsBrian W15 October 2018
Thank you Sean and Zack for your speedy and efficient response to our wasp problem. We originally thought we had 2 wasps nests but on the end had 4. After our initial call they came out the next day and even came out a few days later when another next was discovered. Thank you, we will definitely recommend you.Mrs Carter8 August 2018
Prompt, friendly and efficient service, realistic priceKaren Armistead18 June 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
