5 Ways To Make Your Property LESS Attractive to Rodents

1. TIGHT LIDS

Make sure all bins containing rubbish or waste have a properly secured

lid. Rodents will exploit any openings or gaps.

2. MIND THE GAP

Look around the outside of your property, garage and shed for gaps

and holes – FILL ANY GAPS. Key areas to look – pipe work, drains and

doors. (FACT - Mice will fit through a hole the width of a pencil.)

3. DON’T BLAME THE BIRDS

Many people like to feed the birds (it’s a nice thing to do). Any “feed” is

a good source of food for rats and squirrels. If you do want to feed the

birds use a "closed" bird feeder and keep it off the ground.

4. LOVE THE COMPOST

This is a favourite area for rats. Stand your compost bin on a hard

surface (a complete slab) or a strong wire mesh. This will stop rats from

digging into the compost.

5. USE A PROFESSIONAL

Give your local expert a call. Look out for the BPCA accreditation as a
sign of a good pest controller.

If you have any concerns or pest control worries please feel free to call on
03335 670577.