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Rat Blockers For Drainage Systems
If you’re suffering from a rat infestation in your drains, our experts can help by installing cruelty-free rat drain blockers. Keep your domestic and commercial drains secured against vermin with Drain 365 today.
Vermin blockers are becoming one of the most popular drain features, especially in areas prone to rat infestations. Rats can cause long-term problems to drains, leading to collapses, blockages, and leaks.
If you’ve noticed the warning signs, our pest control experts can conduct state-of-the-art CCTV drain surveys to locate the rats and apply a rat patch to stop them in their tracks.
How Do Rat Blockers and Rat Patches Work?
Rat blockers have a simple design and act as one-way doors, allowing rats to exit your property while preventing them from entering. This means they won’t have a chance to set up a nest, causing further drain issues. Plus, waste materials and water can still flow away as normal, so you won’t have to worry about drain blockages caused by rats.
We use a Re-Tec rat patch to do this, as it offers a permanent and cruelty-free solution. For peace of mind, we can also provide you with a 10-year guarantee. We’re proud to be on the list of approved installers for this effective rat-prevention drain device.
Our rat patches are made from hard-wearing stainless steel sheets with fibreglass matting for extra reinforcement. This prevents rats from chewing through the material, keeping your drain pipe rat-free. And if a rat does try to get around the patch, it even has a hard-wearing lock to prevent it from breaching.
These ‘doorways’ are then installed at key points in your drainage system using a simple hinge in the pipe’s interior.
Contact our team today if this sounds like the perfect solution for your drain rat infestation.
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Common signs of a rat problem in your drains
We’ve prevented plenty of rat drain infestations in our time. Here are some of the most common warning signs indicating that there’s a rat infestation in your drains:
– Unusual noises
If you hear scratching, scurrying, or squeaking coming from your walls and floors or even near your drain pipes, this is usually a reliable indicator that rats are moving through your drainage system.
– Unpleasant odours
Rats are quite smelly, and their droppings give off a foul odour. If you notice a strange smell, this could suggest the presence of a rat infestation or, worse, dead rats.
– Slow drainage
When rats nest in pipes, they can cause blockages. You may notice water draining from plugholes slower than usual.
– Rat droppings
If you spot rat droppings around your drain covers, sinks, or any other access point, this is a clear sign of rat activity.
– Chew marks
Rats are rodents, so it’s common for them to chew as they use these materials for nesting. You may also find gnawing marks on drain covers and pipe fittings, indicating that rats have tried (or succeeded) to gain entry.
Why Not Just Use Rat Traps and Pesticides for Drain Infestations?
While rat traps and pesticides are popular for dealing with vermin infestations, they only work effectively when rats or mice are already present. Plus, these methods can also be incredibly harmful to humans.
Rat traps can be unpleasant to install — and even worse to clear away. Dead or trapped rats are riddled with bacteria and germs, causing countless health hazards.
Additionally, pesticides can cause health hazards for people and pets when ingested. This means they’re an ineffective solution for any business or space involving food preparation. Treating these areas with pesticides can be a huge inconvenience and extremely dangerous.
With a rat patch, you can say goodbye to rat traps and pesticides. Contact our drainage experts today for more information.
Why choose Drain 365?
Drain 365 - We’re Your Trusted Drainage Company
Having unblocked and repaired hundreds of drains throughout London, our engineers have the knowledge and experience to provide fast, friendly and effective services.
No matter what kind of drainage problem you’re facing, from collapsed drains to emergency plumbing services, contact Drain 365.
Our same-day service will get the problem sorted and ensure your drainage system works as it should.
The Practical Benefits of Rat Blockers and Patches
Eco-Friendly
Our durable rat blockers are made from hard-wearing metal, so there’s no need for any hazardous chemicals. They offer a humane way to prevent rats from entering your drains and involve zero mess, odours, or unpleasant clean-ups.
Durable and Adaptable
Our durable rat blockers are made from hard-wearing metal, so there’s no need for any hazardous chemicals. They offer a humane way to prevent rats from entering your drains and involve zero mess, odours, or unpleasant clean-ups.
Cost-Effective
Our durable rat blockers are made from hard-wearing metal, so there’s no need for any hazardous chemicals. They offer a humane way to prevent rats from entering your drains and involve zero mess, odours, or unpleasant clean-ups.
Why Choose Our Rat Drain Blockers?
Rat blockers, including rat patches, are the best and most humane way to stop and prevent rats in your drains. Rat patches are an extremely practical, reliable, and cost-effective solution, causing no damage to your existing drain pipes.
To install rat blockers into drain systems, our drain pest control experts block off the entry point using an epoxy patch repair or a place liner. We can also do this in the pipelines to stop rats from navigating through.
- Our rat blockers are environmentally friendly and V-A-approved.
- Our rat blockers can be installed in a variety of pipelines, from 100mm to 250mm in diameter.
- Our rat blockers have a double-spiked one-way gate to prevent vermin from passing through.
- Our rat blockers are spring-loaded to hold the patch securely in place.
- Once a rat blocker is installed, rats won’t be able to enter the pipeline.
How to stop and prevent rats in drains?
Rats are extremely resourceful creatures and can easily navigate drains and pipes, causing havoc to your drainage system and potentially even your home.
Here are a few top tips for preventing rats and other vermin from getting into your drains:
Keep your outside drain areas clean –
Like any animal, rats are highly food-oriented, so they always try to get into areas associated with food debris and waste. To avoid this, regularly clean around your drain covers and keep these areas free from grease, crumbs, and food scraps. Why not schedule regular drain cleaning and maintenance checks with our expert team to prevent this? A professional drain service will clear your pipes of debris that could attract pests.
Avoid throwing food waste down your drain –
Dispose of food scraps in a proper bin, and use a sink strainer to catch any remaining debris. This simple habit will instantly reduce the likelihood of rats searching for something to eat in your drains.
Trim any overgrown vegetation around your drains –
Overgrown shrubs and plants near drains are attractive to rats as they provide cover and usually signify an access point. For this reason, you should try to keep the plants around your drains as tidy as possible by frequently trimming them.
Drain Rat Blocker and Patch Installation in London and Hertfordshire
Our pest control and drainage experts can install rat blockers and patches in any business and home. We operate across London and Hertfordshire. Prevent health risks and structural damage with a preventative solution today.
For more information, contact our Drain 365 specialists and talk to one of the experts.