Stone cottages on steep Holme Valley hillsides, with moorland and woodland close by, give rats shelter all around. We find out how they are reaching your property.
Holmfirth's stone cottages are often built into slopes, so walls, steps and gardens create plenty of crevices. Moorland and woodland around the village add open ground where rats can burrow before moving towards houses and outbuildings. We do not assume the cause is the house itself; walls, garden terraces and drain runs are checked in turn, along with any holiday or visitor accommodation where food waste may be left out.
Because many properties are older, the fix often combines treatment with careful proofing. Stone walls need sensitive repair, and we will say what a sensible repair would be rather than push work that is not needed. Fully insured and trained technicians visit, and you receive a free quote based on the property, the extent of the problem and the number of visits.
Yes, where mortar has crumbled or dry-stone gaps are wide enough. They may nest in the wall void and come out at night. Treatment can include baiting nearby and filling gaps, but wall repair should suit the building, so ask for advice if your property is old or protected.
Yes, we deal with homes and businesses. Premises with guests or customers need clear waste routines, sealed food storage and prompt reporting of signs. We can explain what to look for and discuss a service contract if regular checks would suit your premises.
Rat Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Holmfirth
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 →Thankyou for a fantastic service, refreshing change. no more mice at my home in LeedsJohn Burton29 September 2017
I have used Pest control Leeds more than once for my business. Very please with the service and value for money compared to other companies.Sarah Pemberton29 September 2017
Every was good. No problems at allDean Newman29 September 2017
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