Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Rat Problem. Solutions?
I seem to have myself a rat problem. I saw a few posts recently on who to call (other than the council) to help sort the problem, but of course I cannot find them.
If anyone has any good recommendations that would be helpful. I believe they are making their way in through the now crumbling mortar gaps in my sewer out front and into the cellar from there. So, I may also need someone who can do some point work down there.
As you will imagine with something like this any suggestions accepted with both relief and gratitude...
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Permalink Reply by Charlotte A on
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There is a chap who's recommended a lot on here http://pestcontroler.com/about-david-parnell-pest-control. I haven't used him. We have had mice but not rats. If I had rats I think I would call him. He seems to be all about stopping them getting in in the first place, rather than putting down poisons.
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Permalink Reply by Justin Guest on
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Thanks- finding where they are coming in will be the first challenge. I am well versed in the wire wool approach, but the area they may be coming is might not be accessible sadly...
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Chalk is a good plan. Thanks.
I already have traps and they are working but possibly at a slower rate that the rats are breeding and replacing themselves dadly
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Despite claims to the contrary on the internet etc, only licensed pest controllers can get their hands on the good stuff. Course wire wool stuffed into holes and gaps can help. Check vents at ground level, as they are often cracked and broken.
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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Can I borrow your cat Anka ?
I tried poison but they gobbled it up and came back for more ( I think pushing little wheelbarrows ).
Going to buy a couple of traps this evening although they weren't very successful in the past.
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OK- got Dave Parnell in yesterday as Charlotte suggested. He spent the best part of 4 hours clearing our the sewers (front and back) filling holes with wire (though I now need a brickie to do the pointing) and putting caps on holes that should have caps.
I have to admit, before Christams I was in the sewer at the front of the house for several hours clearing it out as it had blocked because the inception trap had clogged up (someing I could not fix but David did) and I came out traumatised - and I really use that word accurately. I was in pieces for the rest of the day, even going to bed at 8 and sleeping for 12 hours. I hated it! Dave on the other hand could care less. Unbelievable.
We put poison down (its in a contained area in our cellar, so nothing else can get to it), and so far no evidence of any visitors.
Fingers crossed, but this guy was incredible doing what he did, and for the time he took I think incredibly good value! Lets hope he has solved the problem, if so he has earned his money!
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