Lights go off one by one. The shopkeeper prepares to leave. The front door shuts. Security shutters roll down. A moment’s silence. Then, in the far corner, sharp eyes twinkle. Lithe. Sleek. Watchful. Feet moving purposefully. The intruder heads towards its goal. The Hovis Seed Sensations. The rat will eat nothing else. This is the
Rat proofing
10 reasons for FMs to review pest control
Our technical experts give 10 reasons why facilities managers should review pest control strategies, and consider rodent proofing. Concerns about rodenticides and traps, in terms of how effective they are, and their impact on the environment, are increasing. This article first appeared on page 32 in the October 2016 edition of Tomorrow’s FM. 1. The rise
The case for rat proofing proved!
What has happened to the McCann family proves the case for rat roofing. Michael McCann caught 19 rats within 24 hours of getting home from holiday. Eventually he and his family had to move out of their home in Belfast for safety reasons, while his landlord brought in pest controllers to deal with the problem.
The case for rodent proofing - it stops rats taking your chips!
Watch out there’s a rodent about. A pub goer claims a rat grabbed a chip from his fingers Would a rat run up your trouser leg and steal food from your hand? Well, that’s what one diner says happened at a pub in Wiltshire. He says he was at the pub in Trowbridge when the
