There is nothing worse than opening the doors to your stable and realising that rats have made a visit while you’ve been away. Rats are common carriers of disease, which you will of course want to protect your horses and other livestock from. They can also cause dangerous situations, where they may have chewed through wires and cables that will quickly become a fire hazard. On top of this, they can ruin bags of feed that you may have stored, chewing through the exterior and contaminating the contents.
It can be a worry when you know that rats are making a regular visit, as thoughts of how long it will take to get rid of them, not to mention the expense, are sure to be on your mind. We have put together a few easy to follow steps that can help to prevent the start of a rat infestation in your stable, as it will be better to deal with the potential problem before it starts, rather than when they have already made their way into your property.
Most people can tell straight away if they have a rat problem. By looking around the room you will most likely notice that things have been disturbed or tipped over and footprints on the ground are a real giveaway. Some other common signs are;
If you can stick to a routine where you look after your stable, you can often prevent rats from making their way inside. This is because you are taking away their reason for being there, making it a much less attractive place to be.
Sometimes a rat invasion is unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean you need to let it continue. Calling a pest company can be quite expensive, so try to tackle the problem yourself in the first instance with some easy to use products from our vermin control range.