Rat Control Poplar

Rat Control in Poplar

Where Problems Start

Large ex-GLC and modern estates close to the East India Dock Road, gardens, drains and gaps around outbuildings are the usual rat route into homes here, as in most of the borough.

Signs to Look For

• Dark, tapered droppings roughly 1–2cm long, often in small groups
• Greasy smear marks along skirting boards, pipes and the edges of holes
• Gnawing on wood, plastic, food packaging or cables
• Scratching in ceilings, walls or under the floor, mostly at night
• Burrows a few centimetres across in soil, under paving or beside a shed
• A stale, ammonia-like smell in cupboards or under the stairs

What Happens Next

If you've spotted a problem in Poplar, for rat control, we can usually confirm a price over the phone before booking anything, Large ex-GLC and modern estates close to the East India Dock Road.