Rat Rats do not need much of a gap to get into a house. A young rat can squeeze through an opening around the size of a 50 pence piece, which means small, easily overlooked gaps around Kesgrave properties are often all that is needed for them to gain access.
Common weak points around the home
Many of the weak points seen on Kesgrave's modern estate housing are similar from property to property, since the building styles and layouts are often comparable.
- Damaged or poorly fitted air bricks
- Gaps around pipework where it enters the property, such as under the kitchen sink or near the boiler
- Worn or damaged seals under external doors, including garage doors
- Gaps in brickwork or render, particularly around extensions and utility rooms
- Unsealed gaps where cables or vents pass through external walls
- Overgrown vegetation, ivy, or trellis close to the walls that gives rats a route upward
Why new-build estates are not immune
It is a common assumption that newer homes are less vulnerable, but modern construction still has service entry points for cables, pipes, and vents that can be left with small gaps, and these are just as attractive to rats as any weak point in an older property.
What rat proofing involves
Rat-proofing advice focuses on identifying the specific entry points being used or likely to be used at a property, then recommending how they should be sealed or protected. This is usually most effective once an active infestation has been dealt with, so that rats are not sealed inside the property by mistake.
Getting entry points checked in Kesgrave
Green Pest Control offers entry-point identification and rat-proofing advice as part of its rat control service across Kesgrave and the surrounding area. A free, no-obligation quotation is available by calling 01502 630 122.
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