Rats in a chicken coop: how to get rid of them and rat-proof it (UK guide)
Rats in a chicken coop: how to get rid of them and rat-proof it (UK guide) ⚠️ Guidance only: this […]
Welcome to the Farm Pest Control category. These posts are written for working farms and rural sites—practical, quick to apply, and focused on the real causes of repeat pest pressure: food, access and harbourage. Whether you’re seeing rats around feed stores, mice in barns, or pest birds roosting and fouling buildings, you’ll find straightforward checklists and prevention guidance here.
Most farm pest problems don’t start as “an infestation”. They build quietly: a bit of spill that never gets cleared, a door that doesn’t seal, damaged cladding, warm roof voids, or undisturbed stacks that become nesting cover. The aim of this category is simple—help you spot early signs, prioritise fixes, and reduce the chances pests keep returning.
Do a 30-minute walkthrough of your feed store and a quick perimeter check. Look for fresh droppings, rub marks, gnawing, spill trails, gaps under doors and burrows near slab edges. Then fix the easiest access points first—closing entry routes is what stops the “clear them out, they come back” cycle.
If you’re seeing fresh activity daily, burrows near buildings, bird fouling above feed or repeated signs after tidy-ups, you’ll usually need a structured approach: survey-led control, proofing priorities and follow-ups. Contact Stealth Pest Control for farm pest control support in Swindon, Wiltshire and surrounding rural areas.
Rats in a chicken coop: how to get rid of them and rat-proof it (UK guide) ⚠️ Guidance only: this […]
Are grey squirrels pests? The UK guide to damage, risk, and what to do next ⚠️ Guidance only: this article
Common farm pests UK: quick ID guide, what to do first, and when to call a pest controller ⚠️ Guidance
Pest bird control UK law: what’s legal, what’s ethical, and what “General Licences” actually mean ⚠️ Guidance only: this article
Shooting versus poison: what’s best for pest control? ⚠️ Guidance only: this checklist is general farm pest-control information—always follow UK
Farm pest checklist: 30-minute risk audit for barns, yards & feed stores ⚠️ Guidance only: this checklist is general farm