As the nights grow longer Rangers Russell Wilson Jersey , it’s about time Londoners started thinking about hiring a pest control service. Rats are a common cause of call outs and at this time of year in particular. You’ve all heard the old bit of trivia that in London one is supposedly never more than six feet from a rat. No wonder the pest control services of London have their work cut out.
Rats have long been a nuisance to London and its denizens. In 1665, it was rats coming off merchant ships that brought the Bubonic Plague to the city, killing 15% of the population in mere months. Nowadays, they are a common site scurrying along Tube lines or gnawing at bin bags. One of the problems that the pest control services of London find is that rats are attracted to the huge quantities of food the city’s inhabitants throw out. The amount of litter dumped in Britain’s urban areas has increased four-fold in recent years. And most of that is edible. The more food there is Rangers Elvis Andrus Jersey , the more rats there are. The increase in the amount of litter and the resultant number of rats inevitably leads to more droppings around the place, which in turn is thought to be a major contributor to the rising levels of salmonella that are being reported to Britain’s doctors and hospitals.
Even worse news for London homeowners is that it is at this time of year – as the clocks go back and the nights grow longer – that rats are increasingly likely to seek shelter in the warmth and food-filled environment of the city’s homes. As well as the serious health risks we have already discussed, rats have a propensity for gnawing – their tooth enamel is tougher than industrial diamonds – which can lead to property being damaged and electrical problems. A major signal failure on the London Underground earlier this year was thought to be the result of a single rat gnawing through a power cable. It’s a good idea to call in pest control services in London, if you want to avoid similar disruption to your daily routine. It is quite common for an entire house to need rewiring as a result of a rat infestation. It’s work that could now cost you more than ever as many insurers classify such damage as “Acts of God” and are therefore excluded under your insurance policy.
A common mistake made by homeowners is to attempt to exterminate the rats. This is Rangers Ferguson Jenkins Jersey , to say the least, futile. The pest control services of London recognise that London is overrun with vermin. Repeated attempts have been made to reduce the number of rats in London, but few have met with any real success. Instead, pest control services aim to prevent rats from entering your house. This largely consists of careful proofing of your house Rangers Cole Hamels Jersey , e.g. plugging up holes or areas of damage through which rats can squeeze. Once your house is proofed against future invasion, a carefully managed programme of baiting can be effective in removing those vermin who have already found a way in and take up residence.
London is a busy town full of busy people. The city’s pest control services will therefore be happy to arrange an appointment with you with a specific time that suits your schedule and routine. As humans, we’re prone to be reactive rather than precautionary. In this case, however Rangers Adrian Beltre Jersey , it’s really important to make the first move. Plugging up your house now will cost a good deal less than having it completely rewired just in time for Christmas.
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