Droppings

If you have found animal droppings somewhere around your property, your first thought is probably that you have a pest problem, and most likely, you’d be right. However, identifying the type of pest can be challenging. Many droppings may appear very similar to the untrained eye, and some may belong to entirely harmless animals that do not require removal. However, if you do discover a Manchester pest control problem, you then have to decide what, if anything, to do about it.

If in doubt, call or email us for expert pest control advice on identifying rodent problems and resolving your issue.

Pests are unlikely to go away by themselves, and it’s straightforward for an infestation to get out of control, causing damage to your home, health, and even your business.

Rodents

If the droppings are small (between 3 and 10mm long), cylindrical, and dark in colour, they are most likely to have come from a rat or a mouse. You are most likely to find such droppings in dark enclosed spaces such as lofts, garages, outbuildings, and under kitchen units. Vermin with a well-established infestation may leave their droppings in open spaces, indicating they have gone out foraging for food. You may find rat or mouse droppings around food storage areas, in bread bins, or cupboards. You may discover rats are attracted to food sources such as compost bins or bird feeders outside your property.

Squirrels

It can be challenging to distinguish between rabbit and hare droppings, but a professional pest control service will help identify the differences. It is possible to mistake both for squirrel or stoat droppings, as they are also found around buildings. If you suspect a grey squirrel infestation, it is essential to call in expert help as they can cause considerable damage to roof spaces and garages. It could be a squirrel if the droppings are more significant and rounder than mouse droppings, but smaller than a rat’s. Stoat droppings are more distinctive as they are coiled and longer.

Bats

Bat droppings are similar to those of a mouse but dryer and more crumbly. Bats are harmless and will not cause any damage to your property as they neither build nests nor chew through wiring. However, as bats and their roosting areas are protected by UK law, it is an offence to attempt to remove them from a site that is not a direct living space of your home.

Insects

Insect pests can also leave tell-tale droppings around your home, although, of course, they will be much smaller and therefore more challenging to spot. For example, moths have tiny droppings that resemble dark specks, which can be found in foodstuffs such as biscuits and pasta.

It is advisable to seek expert advice rather than trying to tackle a pest infestation on your own. Over-the-counter treatments are often ineffective, and re-infestation frequently occurs rapidly. Hiring professional Manchester pest control experts can quickly and effectively eradicate your pest control problem.