Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Tel: 024 7637 6376
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Nuneaton Town Hall
Coton Road, Nuneaton,
Warwickshire, CV11 5AA

Bedworth Area Office
High Street, Bedworth,
Warwickshire, CV12 8NF

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Rats

The Borough Council has an efficient and professional pest control team ready to assist with the eradication of any infestations of rats. Rats are classed as a public health risk as they carry life threatening diseases and can also cause structural damage in areas they infest. When they gain access to food businesses they will contaminate food stocks. If you have a food premises which may be affected by rats you should consult the Council’s Food Matters web site via the following link: - Food Safety Matters Website

Charges

Domestic properties – free service
Business properties – hourly rate charged (We can offer quotes for commercial work only at times when capacity allows).

Description

Brownish-grey in colour
Small ears
Life span 6 - 18 months
Can have up to 7 litters
They can have between 6 - 15 per litter.
Size including tail 25cm - 45cm
Rats have very poor eyesight but excellent hearing & sense of smell

The most common species is the brown rat, also known as the 'common rat' or the 'sewer rat'.

Signs to look for

Smear marks
Smell from urine
Holes/runs
Damage to food
Damage/chewed cables

Prevention

There are many precautions you can take to reduce the chances of getting a rat infestation;

Avoid accumulations of rubbish which could attract, and act as harbourage for rats.
Ensure where pipe work goes through walls that it is well sealed in around the edges, any gaps could allow rats to gain access to the property.
When feeding the birds ensure all food intended for the birds is either on a bird table, bird feeders or off the ground so rats can't get access to it.
Food businesses should ensure that waste food gets disposed of in sealed containers.
Ensure that doors fit snugly within their frames, avoiding any gaps at the bottom.
Compost heaps are highly attractive to rats as they are a source of both food and harbourage.

Treatment

If you suspect that you have or know where there is an active rat infestation the Borough Council is on hand to offer assistance or advice on the eradication of rats.

We respond within 3 working days, click here to view our performance standards

Please note owners/occupiers of property/land have a legal responsibility to control pests on their premises.

Contact Details

For further advice and information or to book a rat treatment telephone 024 7637 6405, fax 024 7637 6214 or use the following Email customer.services@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk. To book an appointment in person visit the Customer Service Centre at the Town Hall, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5AA or the Bedworth Area Office, High Street, Bedworth