{"id":14947,"date":"2026-04-13T12:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14947"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:16:18","slug":"there-is-a-rat-issue-in-my-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/there-is-a-rat-issue-in-my-office\/","title":{"rendered":"There is a rat issue in my office\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At this time of year, we often get customers asking; what do I do if there is a rat issue in my office?<\/p>\n<p>At the first sign of infestation, we urge you to call your local pest controller so they can contain the problem before it spirals out of control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common signs of a rat infestation include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Droppings which are 1-2cm long<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Damage to food packaging, wood or plastic<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Shredded paper or cardboard<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Track marks on skirting boards and walls<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0A strange, unexplained smell<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Scratching noises which can come from behind walls or under floorboards. You\u2019re especially likely to notice this late at night<\/p>\n<p>Rodents are a common problem during the winter months because just like us, they\u2019re desperate to get out the cold. If you suspect you have an infestation, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">get in touch<\/a> with Prokill and a friendly member of your local team will be on hand to help.<\/p>\n<p>You can also head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/rodents\/rats\/\">rat pest control<\/a> service page which includes further information including rat prevention tips and how to get rid of unwanted rodents.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At this time of year, we often get customers asking; what do I do if there is a rat issue in my office? 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