Fighting Rats
Bestrijdingsdienst.nl is your local partner for effective rat control
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Effective rat control by certified exterminators
Rats, a nightmare when you have them in your home, snack bar, restaurant or business premises!
These curious rodents can cause damage to your property, corrode food, gnaw through cables, and carry diseases.
Are you bothered by rats and can’t seem to get rid of these pests?
Then we recommend that you contact a professional pest controller, such as Bestrijdingsdienst.nl, as soon as possible.
We are the specialist when it comes to effective rat control in the west of the Netherlands.
Don’t wait and contact us.
- Call 085 0290 770 or use the contact form
- We will contact you within 24 hours
- Receive a customized quote
Professional rat control: why choose Bestrijdingsdienst.nl
Rats can be a stubborn pest to control on their own. In addition, the rat reproduces very quickly, which can ensure that you suffer from an infestation in no time. When you start fighting rats yourself, they are more likely to come back. After fighting the rat yourself or having it professionally controlled, the reason for success is to also take preventive measures and stick to them (especially for restaurant and snack bar owners). This way you keep the rat out and the control is the most effective. We have written down three reasons why it is better to have the rats controlled than to fight them yourself.
4 reasons to choose us
- Over 40 years of experience
- Use of the correct and effective control methods
- Customer-centric approach
- Aftercare
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pest specialists
Our pest control technicians have all the necessary VCA certifications and other approvals.
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24 hours
When you contact us, in 95% cases we are on site within 24 hours.
Personalized advice
on site
Our pest controllers always give prevention advice to prevent second infestation.
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Bestrijdingsdienst.nl
The pest controller of the central Netherlands since 1981
Bestrijdingsdienst.nl
The pest controller of the central Netherlands since 1981
Contact
Call: 085 0290 770 for a quick estimate and guide price. Or send an email so we can call you back to discuss your pest problem.
Intake
We conduct an intake interview, possibly with a preliminary visit, to properly assess the extent of the problem.
Quote
Upon receipt of our quote and your agreement, we will schedule an appointment for the abatement.
Fight
Our pest control technicians will come to your place and advance the control. In addition, we provide free advice to prevent it in the future.
Follow up
For some critters, two appointments are made. We repeat the control if necessary.
Aftercare
After the fight, you can always email or call us for any questions or advice.
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Follow up
Aftercare
Customer experiences
Stefanie Hunger
3 months ago
Tim came to me to fight bedbugs. He is so kind and very knowledgeable. He really reassured me and explained everything well. I’m sure my home is in good hands! Hopefully I won’t have to use him again 😉 but I can only recommend him or the pest control company Van der Velden.
Very satisfied
Karel Logman
5 months ago
Fantastic service!!! Brandon came on time and worked back to back. Left everything nice and clean. Found a dead mouse after 5 days, no trouble at all. Can recommend this to everyone. Van der Velden and especially Brandon, thank you so much. Merry Christmas and happy and healthy 2024.
Very satisfied
Nathalie Lopes Cardozo
2 weeks ago
Great service and workmanship by Tim.
I could never have controlled the infestation on my own.
He has honor in his work and does not rest until the last mouse is gone.
He even helped me vacuum under the kitchen counter because I couldn’t do it myself.
Very satisfied
How do I know I'm bothered by rats?
Effective treatment with the latest control techniques
Killing rats with poison is prohibited. When you start working yourself, you should only use traps, the success rate of which is not too high. We use various control techniques that you cannot buy yourself in the store to effectively control or chase away the rat.Preventing rats from returning by taking preventative measures
In addition to control, our specialists take various prevention measures and provide useful tips to minimize the return of the rat. However, if you have been bothered by rats, you should always remain vigilant so that this animal does not return. The most important preventive measure is to store food properly and not leave food lying around (outside).- Served more than 100,000 customers
- Rated with a 4.0
- 42+ years of experience
- No call-out charges
How do I know I'm bothered by rats?
Rat control is very important, but how do you recognize a rat infestation? Rats prefer places that are more difficult for us to walk on. Think of crawl spaces, cavity walls, pipes, and so on. These areas are in direct contact with other rooms in your home and make it easy for rats to move around your home unseen. Rats are shy, but also curious and live mainly nocturnally. These habits ensure that you are not likely to encounter a rat during the day. However, you can look out for a number of signs to find out if you are dealing with a rat infestation:
- Feces: Rats leave a trail of rat droppings in their habitat.
For example, do you see black wicks behind your cupboard, in your shed or behind the skirting board?
Then there is a good chance that rats are present. - Stench: The smell of a rat is similar to the smell of ammonia and musk.
It’s a strong smell that you’ll recognize immediately! - Holes in the garbage bag and junk: Rats are constantly looking for food and they eat themselves through everything to get to this food.
Holes in plastic garbage bags is therefore a strong signal that indicates the presence of rats.
In addition, rats are very unhygienic to have in the house.
When rats have found their food, they often leave the remains scattered around the room. - Sounds: Do you hear squeaks, scrawls or walking sounds?
Rats often become active in the early evening, with these being the most common sounds that can indicate rats.
Fighting rats, why is it necessary?
Throughout history, we have known the rat as the rodent that has spread the most diseases to humans.
You can get these diseases by often having direct contact with their feces in stagnant water and/or mud.
Rat control is therefore of great importance to ensure that certain diseases, such as Weil’s disease, the plague and the Hantavirus are not spread to humans by rats.
In addition, rats also cause great material nuisance.
You can think of gnawing through cables and pipes, which can cause leaks and short circuits.
How can you prevent rat control?
When rats have already settled in your home or building, it is essential to fight the rats together with a professional or professional.
However, there are things you can do together with your neighbors to prevent rats from nesting in or around your home or building.
For example:
- Keeping the neighborhood clean.
Throw garbage bags in the landfill, don’t leave rubbish lying around on the street and don’t feed the birds with breadcrumbs or other food. - Keeping your home clean.
Vacuum regularly, make sure your food scraps are in a closed trash can and that it is emptied in time.
What is our method for rat control?
So you can take the necessary measures to prevent rat control.
Are you already bothered by rats?
Then it is advisable to immediately switch to professional rat control.
Fighting rats in an effective way requires craftsmanship and the right tools to drive the rats out of your home or restaurant in a sustainable way.
Feel free to contact us to discuss the situation with us.
We always use the following method to control rats:
- After you have contacted us for rat control, we will schedule an appointment with you for an inspection.
- During the inspection, we investigate the specific situation, paying attention to the cause of the rats and the amount of nuisance.
Based on this, we determine which measures and pesticides we need to take to control the rats. - After we have made a plan of action, we will give you an indication of the costs of controlling the rats.
5 tips to avoid encountering rats
What really works against rats? And how can you get rid of rats? As you have read, it starts with keeping the house clean and making sure you don’t have any rubbish lying around that rats can easily reach. You can read online that you can use various (home) remedies that would chase away rats, but in practice this is not always effective. Below are five tips to get rid of and chase away rats yourself, but beware! It’s not a guarantee, and it’s best to have a professional get rid of rats professionally. Call 085 029 0770 or fill in the contact form !
Tip 1: Domestic cats
A cat is, just like fighting mice, one of the best solutions to the rat problem. This is because cats have an innate hunting instinct and immediately go hunting. Please note that some cats are not real hunters. You have to have a bit of luck.
Tip 2: turpentine
This is done by soaking cloths in turpentine and then pressing these cloths against the openings of the rat burrows. Another remedy you could use is cayenne pepper. Sprinkle this at the exit of the rat hole. This is absorbed by the rat’s fur.
Tip 3: chamomile, peppermint and mint
This would also help to chase away rats and keep them away. Other spices you can use are: chili peppers, cloves, and oleander leaves.
Tip 4: used cat litter
If you don’t have or don’t want a cat, you could use your used cat litter. Not very fresh, but the smell makes the rat aware of cats nearby.
Tip 5: buy traps to catch the rat yourself.
Or put a little peanut butter or a piece of chocolate as bait. These food items are high on the rat’s list.
Shooting rats
In addition to the techniques that are often used in the homes and buildings, there is also another effective way to get rid of the rat problem, namely professionally fighting rats by shooting them. This technique is mainly used in larger (open) spaces. This includes rural environments, large barns and under bridges in the city. In addition, the rat shooting technique is only used in the later hours, when the rats are active and there are fewer people on the street. Shooting rats is definitely something that should only be done by a certified specialist. The specialist knows exactly where the rat needs to be hit and has knowledge of all the safety standards associated with the technique. Shooting rats is seen as the most animal-friendly way of rat control. This is because in almost all cases the rats are dead immediately. Are you curious if we can also apply this technique in your situation? Please do not hesitate to contact us.
How much does rat control cost?
The cost of controlling the rats depends on your personal situation.
That is why, during the first inspection, we look at the size of your home or business premises, the technical condition, and the extent of the rat nuisance.
Based on this, we offer you an accurate indication of the costs needed to combat the rats sustainably.
This way you immediately know where you stand.
For professional bedbug control, we deploy ourselves daily, in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Almere, Haarlem, IJmuiden, Hoofddorp, Uithoorn, Utrecht, ‘t Gooi, Hilversum, Baarn, Soest, Woerden, Alphen aan den Rijn, Leiden, Gouda, The Hague, Zoetermeer, Delft and surrounding areas.
We are happy to help you directly
Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Rats
Controlling rats yourself is generally not that effective.
Although there are home remedies, rats are more likely to come back after self-control.
Professional pest control professionals can carry out thorough inspections, use effective control techniques, and give advice on prevention.
No, fighting bedbugs yourself is usually not effective enough. Bed bugs can hide in many places. Always choose a professional exterminator to get rid of the problem once and for all.
The quickest way to get rid of rats is to call in a professional exterminator.
