Rat Control by Antiva
Rats in a home or business need a fast, structured response. Antiva provides professional rat control across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Glasgow, combining inspection, targeted treatment, drain checks, and proofing advice to stop activity returning.
If you have heard scratching in the loft, found droppings in the kitchen, or seen rats around drains, book a rat inspection before the infestation spreads.
Signs You Need Rat Control
Scratching or movement in lofts, walls, ceilings, or under floors
Droppings around cupboards, skirting boards, bins, or plant rooms
Gnaw marks on food packaging, cables, pipework, or timber
Greasy rub marks along walls or service routes
Strong ammonia-like smells in enclosed spaces
Repeat activity after previous baiting or trapping
Recurring rat problems often have a structural cause. Rats can enter through damaged drains, gaps around services, broken air bricks, and poorly sealed voids.
Our Rat Control Process
Inspection - confirm the pest, map activity, and identify entry routes
Treatment - use targeted, regulated control methods appropriate for the property
Drain assessment - check whether drainage defects may be allowing rats inside
Proofing advice - recommend practical sealing, repairs, or rat blockers where needed
Follow-up - confirm activity has reduced and adjust the treatment plan if required
For repeat infestations, we may recommend a CCTV drain survey and pest proofing so the cause is dealt with, not just the visible activity.
Rat Control for Homes
Domestic rat infestations are common in lofts, kitchens, wall cavities, basements, gardens, and older properties with shared drains. Antiva works carefully in occupied homes and explains any safety precautions before treatment begins.
Common home call-outs include:
Rats in lofts or cavity walls
Rats in kitchens, bathrooms, or utility rooms
Rats entering through drains
Rats under decking, sheds, or outbuildings
Persistent activity after DIY bait or traps
Rat Control for Businesses
Rat activity in a business can affect hygiene, staff safety, compliance, and reputation. We support restaurants, food businesses, care homes, schools, offices, hotels, landlords, and managing agents with documented pest control and prevention advice.
Commercial clients can also ask about smart pest monitoring, ongoing pest control contracts, and written reports for due diligence records.
Rat Control Locations
Priority local rat control pages:
We also cover East Lothian, Midlothian, and surrounding service areas.
Rat Problem Severity Checklist
Call or book an inspection urgently if you have:
Seen a live rat indoors
Found droppings in food preparation areas
Heard repeated scratching at night
Had activity return after previous treatment
Found rats near drains, toilets, or inspection chambers
A business, rental property, care setting, or food premises affected
Rat Control FAQs
How quickly should I deal with rats?
As soon as possible. Rats breed quickly, contaminate surfaces, and can damage wiring, insulation, and pipework.
Will bait alone solve a rat problem?
Not always. Baiting can reduce activity, but lasting control depends on finding entry points, food sources, harbourage, and drainage defects.
Do you inspect drains for rats?
Yes. Antiva provides CCTV drain surveys where rats may be entering through damaged or unsealed pipework.
Can you stop rats coming back?
We focus on treatment plus prevention. That may include proofing gaps, advising on environmental changes, or recommending drain repairs and rat blockers.
If you are dealing with rat activity, book a rat inspection or use the coverage checker to confirm local availability.