Rodent Control

Rat and Mouse Control

When you see a rodent scurrying through your property, it’s easy to panic and just assume it’s a rat. However, it might be a mouse, and it can help to know the difference so you can get the right support quickly.


The most common species of mouse usually found in UK homes is the house mouse. House mice are grey, brown or black in colour, and look similar to rats but are smaller in size. The main difference between the two species is their tails. Mice have thin, long tails covered in thin hairs and coming to a tapered point. Rats have a thick, stubby, hairless tail.


Additionally, if you see a small rodent and aren’t sure if it’s a rat or a mouse, look at its feet. Baby rats are often mistaken for mice because of their small size, but their feet look disproportionally large compared to their bodies. Mice have four toes on the front foot and five on the back and their feet will be directly in proportion to their bodies.


Both rodents are nocturnal, but mice are braver than rats and more likely to venture into new places. Rats are neophobic, meaning they’re terrified of unknown objects, meaning they can be harder to catch. That’s why it’s important that your pest control provider knows what species of rodent pest you have before they can carry out their work.


If you’re still not sure and you need pest control, contact us. Our technician can identify the type of pest problem you’re dealing with and help treat the issue quickly and effectively.


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Rat Control Swindon

Rodent Control Swindon

Rats and their relatives, mice and squirrels, are relatively easy to spot because they are larger than other pests, such as insects. However, rats are incredibly scared of people and will avoid them where possible.


As such, you should look out for other indications of rat activity, such as gnaw marks, rat droppings, smear marks on walls or skirting boards, and scurrying noises. Also, look out for gaps in your brickwork or chewed plastic air vents, which could be rat entry points.


If you do have rats, you need to be proactive. Rats are one of the most dangerous and irritating pest problems you can face. They carry diseases that can spread to humans, including Hantavirus and Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s Disease. Because their teeth never stop growing, rats chew almost constantly, which means they often cause structural issues and can even cause fires in homes if they chew through live electrical wiring. They can also distress children and pets.


For companies, rats can lead to health and safety concerns and even cause your business to be shut down while you get rid of the rat infestation. Now that almost everyone has a camera on their phone and a social media account, it only takes one sighting of a rat at your premises that gets caught on camera to cause your reputation lasting damage.


Fortunately, Prestige Pest Management can help. We work with homes and businesses across Swindon and the South West, providing expert rat control to eliminate rodents and reduce their impact on the local community. Call 07824398625 to get a technician to you.

Mouse Control Swindon

Mouse control

Mice might look cute and small, but once they invade your home or business premises, they can be just as dangerous as rats and squirrels.


Like other rodents, mice have long front teeth with no roots, meaning they never stop growing. To keep them short, mice have to chew almost constantly, meaning you’ll soon see fresh gnaw marks throughout your property. If you don’t remove mice promptly, they can cause structural damage and increase your risk of an electrical fire, as they like to chew through cables.


As well as damaging your property, mice can also spread diseases to humans, including Hantavirus, Leptospirosis and Salmonellosis. If you don’t store food correctly, then mice can contaminate it in their search for something to eat. Large infestations can quickly become health risks, particularly to the elderly, the very young and those with a compromised immune system.


While one mouse might not seem too scary, it can leave behind pheromone trails to entice other mice to join them once they’ve found a good source of food and shelter. Also, mice reproduce incredibly quickly, so it won’t take long for a few mice to become a major problem.


If mice manage to enter your home or business, then Prestige Pest Management is the perfect partner. Covering Swindon and the South West, we use the best mouse control techniques and tools to ensure the infestation is gone for good. Call 07824398625 to book your mouse control treatment today.

Having A Rodent Issue?

Rodent Control Swindon FAQs

  • What if I see a rat in my garden?

    One rat might not seem like an issue, especially if they're if they're in your garden and away from your main property. However, rats quickly seek out shelter, and if they find a way to get into your home, you could soon face issues. Other rats can join them, once they're in your property, rats can repoduce rapidly, with females reaching sexual maturity in just four weeks and have a up to 6 litters of 12 pups per year. So a single rat could rapidly become a problem.

  • How did the rats get into my property?

    Rats are very agile and can get through a hole as small as 20mm, which is smaller than a 10p coin. THey can also chew their way in through a plastic air vent or drainage pipes, which is why you might require a drain survey to look for entry points, this can be carried out by prestige pest management.

  • Best way to get rid of rodents?

    The quickest and most effective way to remove rodents is to work with a professional pest control provider like Prestige Pest Management. We have experience in rodent control and can remove rodents your property efficiently.