Rat

The most common species of rat found in the UK is the brown rat. There is also the black rat which is much less common and is usually found in very few port side areas. Rats tend to be a problem as they are destructive and transmit many dangerous diseases.

Their characteristics. Rats are nocturnal animals. They live for 9-18 months in the wild and the females can have over 50 offspring in a year.

The treatment. Successful eradication maybe possible using a combination of rodenticidal baits and proofing