Rat Removal Leicester

Effective, Local Rat Control near me in Leicester

Rats are a serious problem across Leicester — from homes in Aylestone and Highfields, to businesses in Oadby, Blaby, and the city centre. Whether you’ve seen one in your loft, garden, or even heard scratching behind the walls, we’re here to help.
At GC Pest Control, we offer a complete rat removal service covering inspection, treatment, proofing, and clean-up — all delivered in-house by qualified professionals.

Why Rat Infestations Are a Growing Problem in Leicester

Rats are found everywhere — domestic homes, gardens, bin stores, warehouses, and drainage systems. Most rats in the UK are brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) — also known as sewer rats or Norway rats — and they’re now estimated to number over 250 million, far exceeding the UK’s human population.

How Rats Get Inside Properties

• Broken or collapsed drains (most common)
• Holes in external walls or vents
• Gaps under doors
• Overgrown ivy or trees allowing access to rooflines
• Cat flaps, open doors, storm downpipes
• Unsealed pipe or cable entry points

Inside, they often nest in lofts, wall cavities, or under floorboards. Outside, they burrow under decking, sheds, and garden walls — particularly where food waste is present.

The Risks Posed by Rats

Health Dangers

Rats carry a wide range of diseases including:

• Leptospirosis (Weil’s Disease)
• Salmonella
• Hantavirus
• Rat Bite Fever

These can be transmitted through droppings, urine, and contaminated surfaces, especially in kitchens or food storage areas.

Damage to Property

• Chewing wires, leading to fire risk
• Damaging pipes and insulation
• Nesting in stockrooms, lofts or behind walls
• Contaminating food in storage or retail businesses

The Challenge – Why Rats Are Hard to Control

Rats are highly intelligent, cautious creatures who suffer from neophobia (fear of new objects), making them tricky to trap. They are also:

• Excellent problem solvers
• Mainly nocturnal(but will feed during the day if hungry)
• Extremely fast breeders — a female can produce 6–12 pups every 3 weeks and be pregnant again within hours of giving birth.

Without early intervention, a small issue can turn into a major infestation very quickly.

Our Leicester Rat Control Process

We handle the full process — from the first call to the final clean-up — so you’re not passed between companies.

Step 1: Initial Inspection

We’ll identify entry points, signs of infestation, and assess the scale of the problem both inside and outside.

Step 2: Targeted Trapping or Treatment
We prioritise trapping over poisons. Traps are:

• Safer for the environment, pets, and wildlife
• Better for monitoring (we can identify sex, size, and number)
• Less risk of odour or fly infestations from dead rats
• Contaminating food in storage or retail businesses

Where poison is necessary, we follow strict CRRU AND NPTA guidelines.

Step 3: Proofing & Repairs

If rats are entering through:

• Broken drains → we can carry out or arrange a CCTV drain survey
• Wall gaps or rooflines → our proofing team seals them off with mesh, plates, or repairs

We also offer ongoing pest control contracts for businesses and landlords.

Step 4: Environmental Clean-Up
After the infestation is controlled, we can remove:

• Soiled loft insulation
• Droppings
• Nesting material
• Dead rats We sanitise the affected areas, preventing lingering smells or bacterial risks.

Where Rats Hide in Leicester Homes & Businesses

Common indoor spots:

• Lofts
• Behind kitchen units
• Under floorboards
• Wall cavities
• Boiler cupboards
• Under or behind appliances

Outdoor areas:

• Bin stores
• Under decking or sheds
• Drains
• Garden walls or burrows
• Overgrown gardens
• Compost heaps or food waste bins

If you live in Knighton, Clarendon Park, or Evington, older Victorian properties often have issues with redundant or damaged drainage systems — a frequent entry route for rats.

Commercial Rat Control Contracts in Leicester

We work with:

• Restaurants and cafes
• Warehouses and distribution hubs
• Shops and food retailers
• Schools, care homes, and offices
• Housing associations, local councils and sports facilities

We offer regular inspections, preventative baiting, reporting, and proofing works, all managed discreetly and professionally.

Why Choose GC Pest Control?

• 🏠 Local & Independent – Based in Wigston, trusted across Leicester
• 📆 Same or Next Day Call-Outs
• 🌍 Environmentally Conscious – Traps before poison
• 🧰 Full Service– From trapping to drain surveys, proofing to clean-up
• ⭐ 5-Star Rated – Highly recommended on Google & Yell
• 🤐 Discreet – Unbranded vans and non-intrusive service available
• 👨🔧 Qualified Team – BPCA Level 2, Wildlife Aware, RSPH members, Basis Prompt, Members, NPTA Members, Advanced DBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Book Your Leicester Rat Removal Visit Today

Don’t let rats take over your home or business. Whether you’re dealing with a single sighting or a full infestation, we’re here to help — fast.

📞 Call or WhatsApp Graham: 07872 964 009
📧 Email: gcpestcontrolltd@gmail.com

GC Pest Control – Leicester’s trusted rat removal specialists. Local, discreet, and always reliable.