Rodent Prevention in Chippenham

Brown rats typically flee when threatened and are unlikely to attack unless cornered in large numbers. However, they can transmit diseases to humans through their urine. Common diseases include Hantavirus, Leptospirosis aka Weils disease, Listeria, Salmonella, and Toxoplasma gondii.

In the wild, most brown rats won’t survive beyond 12 months but can live as long as three years. During a year, a female can breed between five and seven times, with each litter producing up to 12 pups.

Many traps and poisons are available, but mass-produced options are often ineffective. Poisons can endanger pets and wildlife, and traps may fail. Our pest control company will survey your home or premises to understand the problem before using the most effective tools. Once rats are removed, sealing all potential entry points is crucial to prevent re-infestation. 

Anything! In addition to various grains, plant fibres, and seeds, field mice have also been known to feed on invertebrates, vertebrates, and carrion. 

Field mice are generally non-aggressive but can introduce diseases, fleas, and ticks into your home. Contact with contaminated mouse waste can lead to severe illnesses like Hantavirus. As the waste decomposes rapidly, it can become airborne and be inhaled, posing health risks.

A house mouse typically lives between six months and two years, though six months is more common. They reach reproductive maturity at about six weeks old, with pregnancy lasting 18 to 21 days and a litter of five to six pups. This rapid reproductive cycle allows mouse populations to grow swiftly, necessitating prompt action to address infestations.

Standard mouse traps can curb the populations, but to guarantee effective and long-lasting field and house mouse removal, contact our rodent prevention team at BEEKIND™ today. Due to the health risks involved with living close to a mouse infestation, it is recommended that you hire a pest control company to deal with the issue. 

Yes, in the UK, grey squirrels are classified as vermin. As non-native species, they have significantly contributed to the near-extinction of the native red squirrel. This classification prohibits trapping and releasing grey squirrels into the wild or keeping them in captivity. If you have an infestation, they must be humanely euthanised according to legal regulations.

Grey squirrels live approximately nine years and reach reproductive maturity at 10-12 months old. They have two breeding seasons yearly: the first is around March, and the second is mid-summer. Litter sizes are usually around three or four.

Grey squirrels carry diseases and may bite if threatened, making DIY removal risky. Removal can also be challenging due to legal restrictions on releasing them into the wild. Start by removing food sources, but please get in touch for a thorough roof inspection, squirrel removal, and guaranteed prevention.