Rat control
in Brussels
0489 / 760 772
Your rat exterminator in Brussels, 7 days a week
Rat exterminator in Brussels and surroundings
We are efficient, guarantee our service and work 7 days a week
Have you seen rats or signs of rats in your house, cellar or garden? Act quickly to avoid an infestation. Our technicians provide rat control in Brussels, Walloon Brabant and Flemish Brabant. We first inspect how the rodents get in, then treat and advise you on keeping them out. Rat problems are common in Brussels: it is best to deal with them at the first signs.
Our technicians follow the principles of integrated pest management: every situation is different and the treatment is adapted to the premises. Rats damage and contaminate food and buildings, and pose risks to your health and that of your family.
Rat control for businesses: food, healthcare, hospitality and property management
At Nuisibles Out, we know how much pest control matters for businesses in the food, healthcare, hospitality, distribution and property management sectors. Our rodent control in Brussels is adapted to the standards of your sector and to your opening hours, with contracts for businesses subject to FASFC inspections.
Food businesses must follow strict food safety rules, in particular for handling foodstuffs. Our rodent control technicians take these FASFC standards into account so that our work complies with the protocols in force. Hotels and restaurants are also subject to strict standards. We work with professionals in this sector to provide fast, effective rodent control at times that do not disturb your customers.
Retail and distribution businesses can face rat or mouse infestations because food is easy to reach in storage areas. Our rodent control covers every area where pests are likely to find food.
We also provide rodent control for healthcare premises, where hygiene is essential to keep a healthy environment for staff and patients.
For hotels and property managers, we offer regular rodent control visits to prevent infestations and keep a safe, healthy environment for your residents or guests.
We take the requirements of your sector into account to protect the food safety of your business. Businesses in Brussels: contracts from 120 € excl. VAT, free quote.
What to do if you have a rat problem?
Rat exterminator in Brussels and surroundings
We are efficient, guarantee our service and work 7 days a week
Have you seen rats or signs of rats in your house, cellar or garden? Act quickly to avoid an infestation. Our technicians provide rat control in Brussels, Walloon Brabant and Flemish Brabant. We first inspect how the rodents get in, then treat and advise you on keeping them out. Rat problems are common in Brussels: it is best to deal with them at the first signs.
Until we arrive, do not touch droppings or dead rats with bare hands, keep food in closed containers and note where you see signs. This helps the technician find the entry points and treat the right places.
What attracts rats
Rats are always looking for food. When they find some, they often build their nest nearby. They are mostly seen near bird feeders, wood piles, compost heaps, fallen fruit, pet bowls, bins and rubbish. Dense bushes and shrubs also give them shelter. Storing wood, closing bins and picking up fallen fruit already makes your garden less attractive.
Observe rats
There are many signs that may indicate rats are living in or around your space. If you suspect you have rats or have observed one or two signs, it is advisable to carefully inspect your home and garden. If you have observed any of the following signs, it is highly possible that you are dealing with a rat infestation.
Signs of the presence of Rats
There are many signs that may indicate rats are living in or around your space. If you suspect you have rats or have observed one or two signs, it is advisable to carefully inspect your home and garden. If you have observed any of the following signs, it is highly possible that you are dealing with a rat infestation.
- Capsule-shaped droppings
- A rat nest in the wall insulation
- Scratching noises in the attic or walls
- Chewed food
- Gnaw marks on walls, plastic or wooden surfaces
- Burrows among damaged plants or fruits and vegetables in the garden
- Signs of nests in a garage or utility box
- Rub marks and tracks along the walls
- Dead rats
Habitat of rats
Rats can nest in various places in a house. They are known to nest in walls, chimneys, vents, attics, under eaves, crawl spaces and interior insulation. They nest in human environments because they can find warmth, food, and a place to nest away from their natural predators.
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Everything you need to know about rats
We often picture rats in streets or sewers. Yet they also settle in houses, cellars and gardens, in Brussels as elsewhere in Belgium. They can cause serious damage and spread disease. So are rats dangerous for your health and your home? Here is what you need to know.
Transmission of diseases
Rats can pass a number of diseases to humans through their bites and droppings, including salmonellosis, leptospirosis, rat-bite fever and hantavirus. Rats can also carry fleas, mites and ticks, which transmit other diseases. That is why you should call a professional if you think you have a rat infestation. A technician can help you get rid of the rats and clean up contaminated areas.
Diseases that rats can transmit
- Hantavirus: an infection caught from dust contaminated by rodent droppings and urine. It causes fever, muscle pain and fatigue, and can become serious. Never sweep rodent droppings dry: wet them first with disinfectant and wear gloves.
- Salmonellosis: Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection caused by exposure to rat feces. The symptoms of salmonellosis are vomiting, diarrhea and fever.
- Leptospirosis: Leptospirosis is another bacterial infection caused by exposure to rat urine. Symptoms of leptospirosis are fever, headache, and muscle aches. In severe cases, leptospirosis can lead to organ failure and death.
- Rat-bite fever: Rat-bite fever is a bacterial infection caused by a rat bite or scratch. Symptoms of rat bite fever are fever, chills, and muscle aches. In severe cases, rat bite fever can lead to death.
Rats can also carry fleas, mites and ticks, which transmit other diseases. The risk remains low in Belgium, but it is a good reason not to let an infestation settle in your home.
Rat damage
Rats also damage your home. Their teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw constantly: electrical cables, woodwork, partition walls, pipes and insulation. A gnawed cable can cause a short circuit or even a fire; a pierced pipe, a water leak. Rats like to nest in insulation, which then loses its effectiveness.
Their urine and droppings contaminate food and surfaces. In the garden, they dig burrows under sheds, terraces and compost heaps, and eat plants and fruit. In an attic or cellar, the damage is often found late, when the insulation or cables are already damaged. If you think you have rats, call a professional without delay: an inspection finds the damage and the entry points before they get worse.
Rat infestation
Rats enter homes to find food and shelter. They squeeze through small openings and breed quickly: a female can have several litters a year. A few rats can therefore become a real infestation within weeks. Once settled, rats are hard to remove: you need to eliminate those already inside and close their entry points. Blocking holes is not enough if rats are already indoors, and treating without closing the entry points lets new rats come back. That is why our technician always works in this order: inspection of entry points, treatment, then advice to keep them out. The sooner we act, the simpler the job and the less damage there is.
Rats in your house, cellar or garden in Brussels? Call 0489 / 760 772, 7 days a week from 7 am to 10 pm. Rat control from 90 € for a flat, free quote. For businesses, contracts from 120 € excl. VAT.
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