A-Z of Pests: Pest Advice for Rats

Have you heard scuttling under the floorboards? Can you see signs of a potential rodent nesting site? And have you ever wondered what makes a mutant rat so “super”?
Find out everything you need to know about rats in the UK, including how and why we control them, using our complete guide.
Whether you’re thinking about doing some DIY pest control or you’re looking to enlist the help of a professional pest management company, this guide is for you.
MORE FROM BPCA
Worried about rats guide: bpca.org.uk/rats
Find a pest controller: bpca.org.uk/find
A-Z of British Pests: bpca.org.uk/a-z
About the BPCA: bpca.org.uk/about
This advice is produced by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) to highlight the risks of inadequate pest management and provide advice on how to select an appropriate pest control professional.

[@alanjohnson8694]

I am currently studying for lvl 2 Pest Management Qual. I found this video a pleasant and interesting alternative from reading, reading, reading. I do not work for a company and have no practical experience so this video was great.

[@DurgaPrasad-dt9dt]

excellent, nice to hear all these information...

[@stevenagebaitandtackleltd2145]

Excellent advise from the BPCA again

[@lion4life954]

Your nice to listen to and good info

[@pureplay7071]

Most rats come in via the sewer and broken drain pipe's and there is nothing you can do about it and the district councils don't care.

[@wiganer9912]

.......you can have the broken pipes fixed!!!

[@pureplay7071]

​@@wiganer9912 Well thanks captain obvious, if they are on your land. Try getting a Private homes soil pipe fixed in a terraced. People like you think you know it all.

[@juliesilvaggio804]

Once you have rats, there is no easy way to get rid of them!

[@megamanx2sonic]

You know the first species that comes to mind the human race.

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

Get a house cat works every time.

[@TheLove99999]

Does human urine attract rats?

[@britpestcontrol]

Hi, not that we're aware of - we would certainly be interested to read it if anyone had any research that showed otherwise. :)

[@TheLove99999]

@@britpestcontrol I’m from the UK but now live in rural Bali. And have a bit of a rat problem now the rice fields have been cut. Is there anything I can put down to deter them? Ammonium?

[@britpestcontrol]

@@TheLove99999 If you're worried about them coming into your home, there are some basic proofing measures you can take. Check out bpca.org.uk/rats and you'll find lots of info on there about how to deter them. :)

[@TheLove99999]

@@britpestcontrol Great! Thank you.

[@kryska367]

Tak je pochytejte, vykoupejte a ošetřete. Ochočte je starejte se o ně. Potrubí a kanály zrušte, když je nedokážete udržovat v čistotě. Výkaly spalujte. Je to hygieničtější.

[@hateliberals2299]

over 150 million rats in the UK we have A serious rat infestation👎👎👎👎😐😐😐😐

[@doloresm7396]

So sorry, you're not alone. FYI it is a known fact that hatred leads to heart disease & potentially an early death. Try deep breathing instead and think pleasant thoughts. Cheers.