Most people when referring to rats refer to rattus norvegicus -or Norway rats- which is overwhelmingly the main species of rat in East Renfrewshire. I cannot think of any area of East Renfrewshire in which we have not had to treat rats in. Newtons Mearns, Giffnock, Clarkston, Eaglesham, Barrhead & Neilston are all affected by rats to some level. Areas next to industrial units, burns and railway lines seem to be worst affected as the embankment around these areas can be a nesting and breeding ground for rats.
Our standard treatment protocol consists of an initial site survey to identify all the keys aspects of the job.
This includes looking at factors such as the type of property and it’s surroundings, the vulnerabilities allowing rats access to the property, areas where they could be nesting or frequenting and any safety concerns which need to be taken into account for a successful and safe treatment to be done.