Advice
Signs of Rats in Your Home or Garden and What to Do
Rats are secretive and mostly active at night, so the signs they leave behind are often the first and clearest way to know they are there.
Read the guide →Our technicians handle rat control for homes, landlords and local businesses, with treatment planned around the property and anyone who uses it.
A market town with farmland close by
Newton Abbot sits at the head of the Teign estuary, with older terraces, newer estates, shops, light industry and farmland around it. That mix means rats have options. They can live in field edges, hedgerows and farm stores, then move into gardens and outbuildings when food is easy to find.
Homes on the edge of town often see activity from poultry feed, compost and stored animal feed. Closer to the centre, shops and food premises with bins and delivery areas can be the draw. We tailor advice to whichever situation you are in.
Estates, terraces and industrial units
On newer estates, rats frequently get in through gaps around pipes, under decking, or through air bricks that have been damaged. In older terraces, cracked brickwork and aged drains give them a route. We check all of these during a visit.
Light industrial units have their own challenges, with pallets, storage and waste areas that give rats cover. We inspect these spaces, treat any activity safely and suggest practical changes so staff can keep problems from building up again. Whatever the building in Newton Abbot, the method stays the same: look carefully, treat safely, then close the gaps. We would rather explain the cause properly than leave you guessing about it.
Clear steps after treatment
Once the rats are dealt with, we help you keep them away: lidded bins, covered compost, food and feed in sealed containers, and gaps filled. We cover Newton Abbot on the TQ12 postcode, and we also cover Teignmouth, Shaldon and Totnes. Tell us what you have noticed, and we will arrange an inspection that suits you.
Frequently asked questions
I keep chickens near Newton Abbot. Will that attract rats?
It can, because spilt feed and eggs are an easy meal. Store feed in sealed metal or heavy plastic containers, clear spillages daily and avoid leaving food out overnight. We can inspect and advise on your set-up.
Do rats live in fields and move into houses?
They can. Rats living in hedgerows and farm buildings may move into nearby gardens when there is food or shelter. Reducing food sources and blocking gaps in outbuildings helps keep them out.
Can you treat a business unit on an industrial site?
Yes. We inspect storage, waste and loading areas, treat any activity safely and suggest changes to stop it recurring. Let us know about staff, stock and any access limits when you get in touch.