Rats & mice in Ince-in-Makerfield
- Urgent
The short answer
Survey, treat, proof
- Price from
- £150.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 2 hours per visit (multiple visits usually needed)
What you get
A thorough pest survey, targeted treatment plan (baiting, trapping), and advice or installation of proofing measures.
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When do you need a Rats & mice?
Contact an expert the moment you suspect a problem to stop them breeding.
- Look for unusual smells or greasy marks on walls.
- Check for small holes in food bags or cupboards.
- Act quickly to protect your health and property value.
- Ask your professional if they belong to a trade body.
- Landlords must usually pay if pests enter through structural gaps.
- Tenants might pay if waste management caused the issue.
What happens on the day
A technician will survey your whole home to find where pests hide.
- They check lofts, floorboards and behind kitchen units.
- They look for gaps around pipes outside your home.
- Safe bait stations are placed away from pets and kids.
- You will get a safety sheet explaining the methods used.
- The expert will suggest ways to block entry holes.
- Most jobs take two or three visits to finish.
How to prepare
- Clean up all food crumbs and spills
- Store open food in metal or glass tins
- Clear clutter from floors and cupboards
- Fix any leaking taps or damp spots
- Move furniture away from walls if possible
- Keep children and pets in another room
- Write down where you heard the noises
- Empty all indoor bins before they arrive
How to improve your result
- Seal small gaps with steel wire wool
- Fit mesh covers to your air bricks
- Keep your garden tidy and grass short
- Move bird feeders away from the house
- Check that door seals fit tightly
- Ensure bin lids always close fully
Why it is useful day to day
Clearing pests makes your home a safer and more relaxing place.
- You will sleep better without hearing scratching noises.
- It stops rodents from chewing through dangerous electric wires.
- Your food stays clean and free from germs.
- You protect your house from structural damage or fires.
- It removes the risk of diseases like Salmonella.
- A pest free home is much easier to sell.
Why we ask these questions
Professional treatments solve the root cause of the infestation.
- Experts find the specific entry points you might miss.
- They use professional grade tools that work faster than DIY.
- Bait is kept in locked boxes for safety.
- You will learn how to stop pests coming back.
- Technicians handle the safe removal of any dead pests.
- As a guide, expect to pay around £150 to £300.
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