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How does Rentokil's expert rat control protect your property?
Rentokil goes beyond traditional pest control by finding the underlying cause of an infestation to reduce the risk of pests returning. We combine expert diagnosis with advanced technology to protect both residential and commercial properties safely and effectively.
- Proactive diagnosis: Our licensed technicians diagnose the exact pest, its source, and its behaviour before applying any treatment. This ensures we target the root cause of the infestation, rather than just the visible symptoms.
- Smarter detection: We utilise world-class diagnostic tools, including radar and thermal imaging, to detect hidden pest activity inside walls and timber. This allows us to catch infestations early without causing any damage to your property.
- Targeted precision: We ensure the right treatment is applied in exactly the right place. By utilising precise placement in key areas, we successfully control pests while keeping your family, pets, and staff safe.
- Advanced commercial monitoring: For business environments, we deploy innovative 24/7 digital systems that use advanced infrared and wireless technology. This provides continuous monitoring and immediate alerts to ensure audit compliance and protect your operations.
- End-to-end resolution: Every service begins with a detailed property inspection. We then apply an Integrated Pest Management approach that includes physical proofing, sealing entry points, and tailored treatments to resolve the issue entirely.
Residential rat control: finding the cause first
- When it comes to your home, peace of mind and safety are paramount. DIY methods like low-cost sprays and basic traps only solve today's visible problem. Professional prevention addresses the invisible future problem.
- Rentokil carefully assesses entry points, moisture levels, and nesting conditions to understand exactly how and why rats are entering your property. Our treatments are completely tailored to family and pet sensitivities. We use an integrated pest management approach, meaning we apply non-chemical steps first and utilise targeted treatments—like gel baits—only where strictly necessary.
Rentokil commercial rodent management: your early-warning system
For commercial buyers, pest management is about operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and brand reputation. We shift the narrative from "we keep you compliant" to "we give you confidence you're ready." The cost of preventative pest control is minimal compared to the disastrous effects of contamination, downtime, or audit failure.
- Continuous visibility: Utilise the myRentokil portal for 24/7 real-time access to activity reports and interactive site maps.
- Lower-impact protection: Implement solutions that reduce reliance on chemicals, achieving up to 60% less rodenticide usage via digital monitoring.
Effective rat control methods and treatments
Dual AutoGate Connect
Utilising a smart gate mechanism, Dual Autogate Connect’s sensors distinguish between rats and mice, and only opening when rodent activity is detected. When the sensor is triggered, the motorised door opens to allow only target rodent species into the station, preventing non-target pests, animals, and unauthorised personnel from accessing the rodent baits.
Dual AutoGate Connect provides you with an effective multi-rodent detection, monitoring and treatment solution, allowing rapid protection and control for rats around the exterior of your property.
As part of our digital pest control family of solutions, it provides you with real-time information on the rodent activity in your business which is accessible via our online reporting and analysis system, myRentokil.
- For businesses and highly-regulated environments
- Reduces pesticide impact on the environment
- Restricts bait access to target rodent species
Rat Riddance Connect
This non-toxic solution provides discreet and continuous 24/7 monitoring and capture, thus minimising the risk associated with rats.
Rat Riddance Connect sends immediate notification of a rat capture, which results in rapid response from Rentokil technicians, who will remove the rodent, reset the trap and inspect the area to determine points of rat entry.
Rat Riddance Connect forms part of the PestConnect system, offering additional benefits via the online reporting and analysis system, myRentokil, including easy-to-access detailed reporting and audit compliance.
- Suited to highly-regulated businesses
- Non-toxic rodent solution
- Immediate notification of rat capture
Rodent baiting
Rodent bait is formulated to control the presence of rats. It is available in various forms, including toxic and non-toxic.
Our rodent baiting solution can be placed in and around structures, near rodent burrows, at entry points and in transport vehicles.
Rodent baits are contained in secured lock bait stations. These are suitable for all weather conditions and are successfully tested to ensure they offer effective treatment against rats. They keep staff, customers and members of the public safe from inadvertent harm. They are designed to be tamper-resistant so they can be used in areas where there may be pets of children present.
- For businesses in the warehousing, education, food processing and healthcare sectors
- Suitable for all weather conditions
- Safe for areas where pets and children are present
Rodent proofing
As rats are relentless in their search for water, food and shelter, they will find and exploit any opportunity they have to try and enter your home or business.
Our rodent proofing solutions will help make it seem less attractive to rats and address any potential entry points to help reduce the risk of a rat infestation in your property.
Rentokil will provide you with detailed recommendations and rodent proofing solutions for your home or business. For commercial properties, proofing may extend to Rentokil’s Flexi Armour range including dock levellers, sealants and mesh.
- Suited to business and home environments
- Avoid costly damage to your property
- Prevent the transfer of disease
UV Rodent Tracking
Rentokil UV Tracking Gel is a specially formulated non-toxic fluorescent gel that highlights rodent tracks on virtually any vertical or horizontal surface. The gel does not dry out and when the rodents run over it or climb on a surface where it has been applied, it sticks to the feet, belly, and tail.
The rat leaves a trail of the gel wherever it goes. The fluorescent dye in the gel lights up when a UV torch is shone on it by a Rentokil technician, highlighting rat trails in a building. This gives a good indication of where to put traps or bait and helps to determine control measures to take and advice to prevent further infestation.
- Suited to business and home environments
- Formulated substance that helps identify root cause of difficult rat infestations
- Designed to track and understand rat habits
Rodent education and training
We can provide your staff with expert education and training to help spot the early signs of rats and valuable tips around hygiene practices and proofing techniques to help make your business less appealing to these rodents.
- For business with a legal requirement for food safety
- Ensures your staff is aware of the best practices for rat prevention
- Keeps your business protected
Rentokil's proven 3-step management process
Cause diagnosis & site inspection
Our local technician evaluates rat presence, nesting sites, potential entry points and attractants.
Custom treatment & proofing installation
We deal with the active infestation and implement exclusion measures.
Decontamination & Disinfection
We ensure that potentially harmful droppings are removed.
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Frequently asked questions about rat control
Answer: The most effective rodent control combines exclusion techniques (sealing entry points), sanitation practices (removing food sources), and targeted treatments using professional baits or traps.
- Rentokil achieves this by finding the root cause of the infestation.
- We prioritise non-chemical steps first, such as proofing entry points.
- We use smart detection tools to apply the right treatment in the exact right place.
Answer: Yes, rats and mice can transmit dangerous diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonellosis through their urine, droppings, and bites.
- They can also introduce secondary parasites like fleas, lice, and ticks.
- Professional intervention ensures the safe removal of these hazards and includes biocidal disinfection to kill harmful microorganisms left behind.
Answer: The cost of rat control varies based on the severity of the infestation, the size of your property, and the specific type of rat (Brown Rat vs. Black Rat).
- We recommend an initial inspection to fully understand the problem.
- A professional service ultimately saves you money by preventing structural damage, electrical fires from gnawed wiring, and long-term property damage.
Answer: Yes, professional rat treatments are highly targeted and safe for both children and pets when applied correctly.
- Rentokil uses tamper-resistant bait stations that cannot be accessed by non-target animals or children.
- All chemical applications are carefully regulated and strategically placed by licensed experts.