Rat Droppings are often the first clear sign that rats have moved into a Hadleigh property. They are easy to overlook if you do not know what to look for, but once you recognise them, they are one of the most reliable indicators of an active infestation.
What rat droppings look like
Rat droppings are typically dark brown to black, roughly the size and shape of a large grain of rice, with tapered ends. Fresh droppings tend to be soft and shiny, while older droppings become dry, hard, and greyer in colour. Finding fresh droppings suggests current, active rat presence rather than a past problem.
- Dark brown to black in colour, sometimes lighter with age
- Around 12 to 18 millimetres long, with pointed ends
- Found in clusters rather than single droppings
- Fresh droppings appear moist and dark, older ones dry and crumbly
Where droppings are commonly found
In Hadleigh homes, particularly older properties, droppings often turn up in kitchen cupboards, along skirting boards, in lofts, under sinks, or near airbricks and entry points. Outbuildings, garages, and sheds are also common places to check, since these often provide shelter before rats attempt to get into the main house.
What to do if you find droppings
Finding droppings is a good reason to arrange a proper inspection rather than wait and see. Clean the area carefully, as droppings can carry bacteria, and avoid disturbing them unnecessarily until the extent of the problem has been assessed.
If you have found droppings in your Hadleigh home, Green Pest Control can carry out a full inspection and advise on the right course of action. Call 01502 630 122 for a free, no-obligation quotation.
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