RAT CONTROL · MANCHESTER
Rat Control Manchester
Rats in your home or business? We find out how they are getting in, clear them with a guaranteed treatment programme and show you how to keep them out. BPCA-trained technicians, same-day appointments across Manchester.
Homes, landlords and businesses · Fully guaranteed · Discreet unmarked vehicles
YOUR TREATMENT PLAN
1 · Survey and treatmentDay 1
2 · Check activityDay 7–10
3 · Clear bait and close outDay 15–21
Guaranteed result
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How does professional rat control work?
Our rat control Manchester service is normally three visits. On the first, a BPCA-trained technician surveys the property, finds where the rats are getting in and places rodenticide inside locked, tamper-resistant bait boxes. Two follow-up visits, 7 to 10 days apart, check activity and remove dead rodents and leftover bait. Every treatment is guaranteed.
Rat control is part of our full pest control Manchester service, so the same team can deal with any other pests you find.
We also tell you what to fix — gaps around pipes and cables, cracked brickwork, poorly fitting doors — so the rats do not simply come back once the bait is gone.
Signs you have rats
Rats are nocturnal and secretive, so you rarely see one. These are the signs our technicians look for first.
Droppings
Dark, 2–3cm long and found in groups. Fresh droppings are soft and shiny; old ones go dry, grey and crumbly.
Gnaw marks
Fresh gnawing on wood looks pale and light-coloured, often with small chewed cuttings nearby.
Smear marks
Dark, greasy marks along walls and skirting where oil and dirt from their fur rub off on regular routes.
Runs outdoors
Clean, flattened paths through grass or borders, roughly 5–7cm wide, used night after night.
Damage
Chewed packaging, food, insulation and building materials, inside or outside the property.
Smell
A musty, urine-like odour usually means a heavier infestation. Call us rather than waiting.
Rat or mouse? Check the droppings
The quickest way to tell is the size and spread of the droppings. Rats leave fewer, much larger droppings in groups; mice leave lots of small ones scattered widely.
| Rat | Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Dropping size | 2–3cm | Around 5mm |
| Droppings per day | Up to 40 | Up to 80 |
| Where you find them | In groups | Spread over large areas |
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Rat control for homes and businesses
RESIDENTIAL
Homes and landlords
- Same-day appointments across Manchester
- Discreet, unmarked vehicles — the neighbours need not know
- Bait in locked, tamper-resistant boxes, kept out of reach of children and pets
- Proofing advice so they do not come back
COMMERCIAL
Businesses and food premises
- Commercial surveys and quotes
- Standard service contract that meets EHO expectations
- BRC-level service with fuller reporting for supplier audits
- Safety data sheets and policies ready for your audit file
How to keep rats out
Rats need food, water and shelter. Take those away and most properties stop being worth the trip. Walk round the outside of your building and check for these.
Lidded bins, nothing left open
Shrubs cut back from walls
Gaps around pipes and cables sealed
Doors and windows close tightly
No cracked foundations or brickwork
Wood and debris cleared from walls
Pet food and bird feeders taken in
Under sheds and outbuildings checked
Rat Control Manchester FAQs
How long does rat treatment take?
Usually three visits over two to three weeks: a survey and treatment, then two follow-ups 7 to 10 days apart to check activity and remove dead rodents and leftover bait.
Is rat poison safe around children and pets?
Rodenticide is only placed inside locked, tamper-resistant bait boxes, and our trained technicians never leave products where children, pets or the public can easily reach them.
Is the treatment guaranteed?
Yes. Every rat treatment we carry out is guaranteed to be effective.
Can you come out today?
We offer a same-day service across Manchester. Call 0161 210 2536 and we will give you the earliest slot.
How much does rat control cost in Manchester?
It depends on the size of the property and how established the rats are. Call 0161 210 2536 for a quote. Commercial work is quoted after a survey.
What our customers say
Seen signs of rats? Book rat control Manchester
Call us or email sales@pestcontrolmanchester.org and we will arrange a survey, usually the same day.