The brown rat has only been recorded in Britain since the early 18th Century. It is thought to have been introduced in shipping from Russia, and did not originate in Norway
It is now by far the more abundant of the two rats species and is widely distributed in both urban and rural areas. It occurs both indoors and outdoors away from human habitation, and is the species often associated with sewer systems.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
They are capable of reproducing at the age of about 3 months. Pair bonds are not formed as mating is carried out on an opportunistic and promiscuous basis. When a female becomes sexually receptive, her sent attracts all local males. Gestation period is only 3 weeks and due to postpartum oestrus this can occur every 3 weeks. Unlike most mammals that have to wait until the original litter is weaned rats can mate again after giving birth but this only occurs when conditions are favourable for the young to survive. So therefore rats could give birth every 24 to 28 days, and this can give rise to very rapidly increasing populations.
Weil’s Disease
About 50 -70 % of all rats in the UK are carriers of this disease. They excrete the bacterium (Lepotospirosis) through their urine into the environment, where it can survive for up to 45 days in fresh water or damp conditions. The bacteria can enter the human body via damaged skin (such as cuts and abrasions) or the mouth and nose.
We provide not just one off jobs but regular visits to your premises preventing any pest problems occurring. If you decide to take up a pest prevention contract with Delete we will survey your property in depth, checking for all types of pests on each and every visit
More InformationOur modern way of life is an ideal breeding ground for rodents and and insects. Allowing pests into your premises can lead to loss of business, reputation, damage to your buildings, serious illness, or in the worst case, legal and civil prosecution
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The brown rat has only been recorded in Britain since the early 18th Century. It is thought to have been introduced in shipping from Russia, and did not originate in Norway
More InformationBlack ants are widely distributed around the UK and the rest of the World. They will frequently live in sandy soil, in the foundations of houses and under paving etc.
More InformationMice can gnaw through wood, soft alloy and electric cable insulation, creating the risk of
fires. They present a danger in any building.They also urinate constantly as they move around …
This moth has distinctive dual coloured wings that are light at the front and dark at the rear. They are often found in domestic kitchens (where dried foods are stored), and also in commercial premises
More InformationThe common House Fly and the Bluebottle are both found throughout the world and are in
the order Diptera (two-wings) which contains over 100,000 species.
In London, the pigeon mite is the most common mite affecting domestic premises, and, as the name implies, it is associated with pigeon nests and dead pigeons
More InformatrionMost animals have a fleas associated with them and tend to bring fleas in house and then transferred to places of work causing all sorts of problems. Especially the dog flea.
More InformationPigeons can cause unthinkable damage to your household, spreading disease and therefore threatening health.They can harm your daily life
More InformationAdult clothes moth are approximately 5mm long and buff/yellowish brown in colour. They rarely fly as they prefer dark and undisturbed places. In fact the females tend to travel by running or hopping
Morfe InformationAdult carpet beetles live predominantly outdoors and fly inside to lay eggs that hatch into larvae. These larvae are known as “the woolly bear” because of their woolly/hairy appearance
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The Oriental and German cockroaches are the most common species in the UK. The
German cockroach is the smaller of the two and prefers a hotter more humid environment
The Common and German Wasp are the two most common wasps in the UK. They make
their nests in the hollows of trees, cavity walls and roof spaces.
The main textile pests in London are the case bearing and common clothes moth(Tinea pellionella and Tineola bisselliella), However other species such as the brown house moth are also found
More InformationBedbugs live off their host, Humans. They live in crevices in walls, under wallpaper, in
bedbuglight switches, behind headboards and in folds of a mattress or bed base.
Stored Product Insects (SPI’s) refers to moths and beetles that attack dry stored food products, including nuts, pulses, rice, grains and flour.
There are a wide range of different moths and beetles.
Bird fouling on stairs and pavements looks unsightly and can cause slips and falls.
Bird nests and droppings will provide a breeding ground for insects and germs.
These beetle are reddish brown in colour and attack milled grain products such as flour and cereals. An infestation is often caused from contaminated flour products arriving into your premises
More InformationThere is no doubt that pests cost businesses a lot of money. Pests are indiscriminate, they do not care who you are, they only see opportunities. Our modern way of life is an ideal breeding ground for rodents and and insects.
Allowing pests into your premises can lead to loss of business, reputation, damage to your buildings, serious illness, or in the worst case, legal and civil prosecution. This is why Delete aim to stop pests in their tracks, before they seriously damage your home and business.
We provide not just one off jobs but regular visits to your premises preventing any pest problems occurring. If you decide to take up a pest prevention contract with Delete we will survey your property in depth, checking for all types of pests on each and every visit.
You will receive a folder which will hold all relevant information like contact numbers, contract details, monitor checklist, a risk assessment and all health and safety information for the chemicals that we use on your site.
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