£260
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Every price we charge, what it covers, what changes it and what happens on the day.
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Rat Control in Great Shelford
Rat and mouse are not interchangeable words for the same problem. They need different treatment, and the evidence tells you which you have.
Signs You May Need Rat Control in Great Shelford
- Large, dark, tapered droppings, usually concentrated along one route
- Dark greasy smear marks where they brush the same surface repeatedly
- Coarse gnawing on cable, pipework, timber or stored goods
- Burrows and flattened runs through vegetation, decking voids or banks
- Heavy movement under floors, in ducts or in a loft
- Torn-up insulation, or activity around drain and gully covers
Not sure what you are dealing with? A
pest inspection and survey is
£120 fixed cost and identifies the pest, the extent and the access
points before you commit to a treatment.
Rat or Mouse? What the Evidence Says
People frequently ring us about “rats” and turn out to have mice, and occasionally the reverse. It is worth sorting out before anybody treats anything.
| Evidence | Rat | Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Droppings | Large, dark, tapered — comparable to an olive stone | Small, dark, scattered — the size of a grain of rice |
| Where droppings are | Concentrated along a route or near harbourage | Scattered widely, including in cupboards and drawers |
| Gnawing | Coarse and destructive — cable, pipe, timber | Fine, small holes; packaging opened neatly |
| Smear marks | Common on regular routes — a greasy residue | Present but fainter |
| Noise | Heavier, often under floors or in ducts | Light, quick scratching, usually higher up |
| Outdoors | Burrows, runs through vegetation, activity near drains | Rarely the first place you notice them |
BPCA describes the greasy residue as smear marks — a professional's term for the mark left where an animal repeatedly brushes the same surface. It is one of the more reliable signs, because it shows a route rather than a single visit.
Why it changes the job. The two species behave differently. Rats are neophobic and cautious about anything new, so equipment has to be placed on established routes and left long enough to be accepted. Mice are inquisitive and nibble at many points rather than feeding at one. Treat a rat problem as though it were mice and the placements are wrong.
If the evidence is genuinely unclear, a pest inspection and survey is £120 fixed cost and settles it before you commit to a treatment. Rat control is £260.
How We Approach Rat Control in Great Shelford
Identification comes first, because rat and mouse behave differently and equipment placed for the wrong species is equipment placed in the wrong place.
Once we know which it is, treatment is matched to it. We explain what we are using and what it costs before the work is arranged.
How Much Does Rat Control Cost in Great Shelford?
Our current price is £260. There is no call-out fee, and the figure is confirmed with you before anything is booked — never afterwards.
Our Rat Control cost guide explains what the price covers and what happens on the day, and every price we charge is published on the pest control price list.
Why Great Shelford Property Owners Call a Professional
Buying rat products for a mouse problem, or the reverse, is common and wastes both the money and the fortnight. The evidence tells you which you have if it is read before it is cleared away.
Rat Control Advice for Great Shelford
Written for this area, plus every price we charge. No sign-up, no call needed — read it and decide for yourself whether you need us.
How Can You Confirm Rat Activity Around a Property in Great Shelford?
Rats gnaw because they have to, not because they want to. That makes gnawing damage one of the most dependable signs there is.
Read the guide →What Is the Best Way to Deal With Rats in a Great Shelford Home or Garden?
We are not going to tell you that every rat needs a professional. We are going to tell you where the line actually falls, and why.
Read the guide →Rat Droppings or Mouse Droppings? How to Tell the Difference in Great Shelford
A fair proportion of what we are asked to identify is not rodent droppings at all. Here is what the impostors are.
Read the guide →Why Do Rats Keep Returning to the Same Great Shelford Property?
One explanation for a problem that never responds to treatment is that the treatment was correct for an animal you do not have.
Read the guide →Rat Control for Homes, Landlords and Businesses in Great Shelford
We take enquiries from homeowners, tenants, landlords, letting agents, property managers and businesses. Tell us what you have noticed and where the activity is, and we will advise on the right service.
Homes
Houses, flats, rental property, garages, lofts, gardens and outbuildings.
Businesses
Restaurants, cafés, shops, offices and warehouses. Commercial pest control →
Landlords & Agents
Work between or during tenancies, with the price agreed up front.
Frequently Asked Questions — Rat Control Great Shelford
How much is rat control in Great Shelford?
Our current price is £260. The applicable treatment and the final price are confirmed before any work begins, and there is no call-out fee.
How do I tell rat droppings from mouse droppings?
Size mostly. Rat droppings are large, dark and tapered, comparable to an olive stone; mouse droppings are about the size of a grain of rice and scattered far more widely.
What if I am not sure which I have?
A pest inspection and survey is £120 fixed cost and identifies the species, the extent and the access points before you pay for a treatment.
Can you help if I am not sure which pest I have?
Yes. A pest inspection and survey is £120 fixed cost and identifies the pest, the extent and the access points before you commit to a treatment.
Do you cover homes and businesses in Great Shelford?
Yes. We take enquiries from homeowners, tenants, landlords, letting agents, property managers and businesses in Great Shelford and the surrounding area.
How do I book?
Call 01223 902388 or use the WhatsApp button. Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will explain the treatment and the price before anything is arranged.
Get a Quote for Rat Control in Great Shelford
Tell us what you have found and where. We confirm the treatment and the price before anything is booked.
Rat Control Across Cambridgeshire
This is one of our local rat control pages. The main Rat Control Cambridge page covers the service in full.
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