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Professional Rat Pest Control in Ashford
Fast, Local & Trusted Rat Control Experts Serving Ashford and Beyond
Are you hearing scratching in the walls? Spotted droppings in your kitchen, attic, or bathroom? Don’t wait—rats are not just a nuisance; they pose serious vermin threats to your health, home, and peace of mind. At Innovation Pest Control, we offer fast-response rat pest control services across Ashford, Medway, Tonbridge, Tenterden, the Isle of Sheppey, Headcorn, and wider Kent, combining proven pest management methods with local insight.
We’re not a national chain—we’re your local pest control experts, known for discreet, professional service and long-term pest prevention.
Why Rats Are a Serious Problem
Brown rats and black rats are the two main rat species found in Kent. Once inside your space, they can:
Chew through electrical wiring, causing fire hazards
Damage insulation, floorboards, and even solar panel wiring
Leave droppings in your bedroom, loft or kitchen
Transmit diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonella, and rat bite fever
Breed rapidly—turning a small vermin issue into a widespread infestation
Rats are known to share spaces with other pests such as mice, fleas, mites, and even bed bugs, compounding the problem and escalating the health risk. That’s why effective rat pest control isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
Signs of a Rat Infestation
Think you might have rats—or even mice—in your home or business? Here’s what to look out for:
- Gnaw marks on food packaging, furniture, or pipes
- Rat and mouse droppings—brown-black pellets left along walls or under counters
- Scratching sounds—especially in walls, lofts, or under the floor at night
- Strong ammonia smell from urine trails
- Nests made from shredded fabric, paper, or insulation—often in attics or basements
Increased activity of other pests such as cockroaches, spiders, and silverfish
We often find rat infestations accompanied by signs of other insects such as flies, moths, and ants, which take advantage of the same warm, sheltered environments. In homes with pets, fleas may also thrive in bedding or carpets.
Our Ashford Rat Control Process
We follow a comprehensive, wildlife management-informed approach to eliminate rats and other vermin, while protecting your home, family, and pets.
1. Full Inspection & Pest Risk Assessment
Our rat control begins with a deep inspection of your property. We identify:
- Entry points
- Nesting locations
- Food sources
- Signs of insect, rodent, or wildlife activity
This includes checking outbuildings, attics, basements, and even under solar panels for signs of activity. Our team provides a clear email or printed treatment report after every ins
2. Targeted Treatment Plan
Our licensed pest specialists create a plan that may include:
- Secure bait stations with professional-grade rodenticide poisons
- High-efficiency snap traps
- Tamper-proof bait boxes (safe for children and pets)
- Digital pest monitoring if required
- Environmentally friendly alternatives where requested
We also handle infestations involving black rats, mice, or mixed-species vermin problems.
3. Pest Proofing & Prevention
After treatment, we prevent future access with:
- Entry-point sealing (pipes, brick gaps, vents)
- Solar panel mesh installation to stop nesting
- Bird control solutions to address roof-level entry
- Advice on food storage, bedroom and bathroom hygiene, and pest-attracting habits
- Long-term fumigation plans for properties with recurring insect or wildlife issues
Dealing With More Than Just Rats
While rats are the focus, we understand that vermin and pest issues rarely come alone. Our technicians are trained to handle:
- Mouse infestations
- Bed bug outbreaks (including discreet heat treatments)
- Cockroach colonies
- Flea treatments for homes and businesses
- Wasp nest removals, including aggressive hornet species
- Bird control for feral pigeons and gulls
- Fox or rabbit management where urban wildlife becomes a hazard
- Beetle, mite, spider, and silverfish infestations
- Structural pest issues like woodworm
- Moth outbreaks in wardrobes or pantries
- Pest prevention for those with carpet or fabric-related vulnerabilities
We are proud to provide fully licensed, environmentally friendly, and humane solutions across all pest types and wildlife management concerns.
Serving the Whole of Kent
Innovation Pest Control operates across a wide footprint, serving:
- Ashford
- Medway
- Maidstone
- Tonbridge
- Tenterden
- Isle of Sheppey
- Faversham
- Gillingham
- Folkestone
- Dover
- Chatham
- Sittingbourne
- Herne Bay
- Canterbury
- Broadstairs
- Whitstable
- Headcorn
- London (selected areas)
Residential & Commercial Pest Control Contracts
Our rat pest control services aren’t just for homeowners. We also offer commercial pest control contracts to keep your premises compliant and rodent-free.
Industries we support:
- Restaurants, cafés, and takeaways
- Food manufacturing and distribution
- Schools and nurseries
- Offices and co-working spaces
- Warehouses and logistics centres
- Holiday rentals and B&Bs
You’ll receive a digital logbook, treatment reports, and a copy of our public liability insurance certificate with every visit.
Book with Confidence
✅ Fully Insured – £5m public liability cover
✅ Checkatrade-verified for trust and transparency
✅ Pet-safe, family-safe, and environmentally friendly methods
✅ Email reports after every job
✅ Free “request a callback” option online
✅ Ongoing wildlife management contracts available for rural properties
FAQs – Rat & Vermin Control Ashford
Mice are smaller and enter through tighter spaces, but both are vermin and can transmit disease, cause damage, and require professional intervention.
Yes. A rat infestation may bring other problems like fleas, cockroaches, or bed bugs. Many customers also have issues with birds, moths, or flies.
Yes. We provide fumigation options for extreme cases or where vermin, wildlife, or insect infestations span multiple rooms or buildings.
Absolutely. We install solar panel bird proofing and exclusion mesh as part of our rat and bird control services.
We serve all of Kent including Ashford, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Isle of Sheppey, Medway, and Tenterden.
Take Control of Your Home—Don’t Let Vermin Win
The longer you wait, the worse it gets. Whether it’s a single brown rat, a family of mice, or a swarm of wasps in your eaves, we’ve got the tools, experience, and treatments to solve it—fast.
Local to Kent, with real people, not call centres
Reach out via our email address or use the Request a Callback form
Fully discreet, marked or unmarked vans
Professional, polite, and pet-friendly service
Get a Free Quote Today
Don’t wait for an infestation to get worse. Call now or submit your email address via the form below for a free, no-obligation quote.
0773958655
innovationpestcontrol.co.uk
Based in Ashford – Covering Kent towns including Medway, Isle of Sheppey, Tonbridge, Headcorn, and beyond.
