{"id":14866,"date":"2020-02-20T11:23:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T11:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14866"},"modified":"2020-09-03T11:29:48","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T11:29:48","slug":"recent-storms-lead-to-increased-rodent-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/recent-storms-lead-to-increased-rodent-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent storms lead to increased rodent numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK was recently hit with two major storms \u2013 both within just days of each other.<\/p>\n

High winds and heavy rainfall caused much disruption with Storm Dennis triggering a record-breaking number of Environment Agency flood warnings and causing the worst winter floods in recent times. Many areas were affected including Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Redhill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As well as damaging homes, buildings and vegetation, the storms also disrupted travel with many trains being cancelled including services from Sutton and Epsom<\/a> as well as flights to and from Heathrow and Gatwick.<\/p>\n

The recent bout of bad weather has also caused pest control problems which is something we do tend to see more of when heavy rain showers fall.<\/p>\n

Why does flooding often lead to an increase in rodent numbers?<\/p>\n

During heavy rainfall, rat and mouse infestations tend to increase. This is typically due to two reasons. The first is that with sewers overflowing, pests which are normally well hidden, are forced to come above ground.<\/p>\n

The other reason is that heavy rainfall and flooding can destroy any previous nesting locations which is naturally going to force rodents to seek new shelter. Unsurprisingly, when it\u2019s cold and wet outside, our dry, warm homes are very inviting to rats and mice.<\/p>\n

Rodent infestations can create serious problems for residents and businesses who are already trying to cope with the aftermath of flooding. Not only can they cause structural damage and fire hazards through gnawing, rodents also spread diseases and contaminate food.<\/p>\n

Rats are a particular concern in flooded areas due to the health risks associated with them. They carry a number of nasty diseases which can spread to humans. Weil\u2019s disease is one of the more worrying waterborne diseases which can be found in stagnant flood water because it can be fatal.<\/p>\n

Humans are at particular risk of contracting Weil\u2019s disease when flooding occurs because we\u2019re more likely to come into contact with rat droppings and urine.<\/p>\n

How to stop rodents coming into your home if you\u2019re in a flooded area<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Clear up fallen trees, fences and any other debris that may have accumulated – especially if they\u2019re close to buildings. Rodents often hide under debris and if it\u2019s located near your home or office, it won\u2019t be long before they make their way inside.
\n\u2022\u00a0Make sure your premises are well sealed. Check for missing roof tiles, cracks and any other openings that may act as an easy entry point for rodents.
\n\u2022\u00a0Check that any outbuildings, children\u2019s toys and vehicles don\u2019t have trapped debris which may provide a cosy home to rats and mice.
\n\u2022\u00a0Ensure all food, including pet supplies are kept well sealed and dry.
\n\u2022\u00a0Call your local pest control expert. Here at Prokill we do more than just eliminate infestations, we can prevent them from occurring in the first place. If you\u2019re in an area prone to flooding, give us a call and we can put the steps in place to ensure rodents can\u2019t make their way in. We serve areas all over the UK from Bath, Croydon<\/a> and Bolton to London, Crawley<\/a> and Liverpool.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re worried about a rodent infestation or would like to book in for your free, no obligation pest control audit, please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with Prokill<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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