Pest Control Cork

The densely populated conurbation of urban Cork is a haven for pests like rats and mice. As commensal pests rodents have adapted to life in Cork with ease. Both rats and house mice are omnivorous, consuming anything from contents of rubbish bags and discarded left-overs to the contents of compost bins and fruits and seeds in Cork's gardens, parks and open spaces.

As Cork grows, so will its rat problem. More people will provide rats with more opportunities to scavenge food and find shelter, making it more important than ever to proof property against rodents and seek professional rat removal from pest exterminators.

Of the four most common types of mouse in Cork, the house mouse is by far Cork's biggest little pest. As the name suggests they prefer to live indoors, making use of lofts, gaps under floors and cavity wall spaces to nest in. Qualified pest exterminators can offer advice on mouse proofing your home and eradicate an existing mouse infestation.

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  What’s scampering around my home a mouse and a rat

  Rodents are commensal pests, which mean they live in close associations with people and are dependent upon us for food, water and shelter. In dense urban areas like Cork, rats and mice have plenty of opportunity to thrive, so trying to tell which rodent is running round your kitchen isn’t always easy! All rodents have a pair of incisor teeth in the upper jaw, short legs and a long tails, not making it easy to tell the difference between a house mouse and a young rat. The easiest distinguishing feature is the small size of the house mouse at 3-10 cm long. Other things to look for are: 

  • An adult mouse has larger ears and longer tail compared to its body length than a young rat. 
  • A young rat also has distinctly larger feet and head compared to the body than a mouse.

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  Cork Sewer rats – how they get into your toilet

  Rats are great swimmers, being able to hold their breath for up to three minutes. Cork's sewer system gives rats the opportunity to enter properties where you least expect them. A rat's ribs are hinged at the spine, making it easy for them to squeeze through tight gaps, like the pipes draining your toilet. If you’re concerned keep your toilet lids shut when not in use and look to install a non-return valve in your toilet system.

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  Why do rats enter my home?

  Rats and mice require 3 main things to thrive: shelter, warmth and food. Your home provides all these things, as it is essentially what we humans also need.

Businesses in Cork often suffer the consequences of feral pigeons and gulls; such as excessive noise, or unwanted mess, which can in fact become a health hazard. Rentokil understand the difficulty of bird prevention in Cork and the complex implications of bird control legislation. Which is why we offer professional, tailored bird removal services to help your home or business get rid of bird problems quickly and effectively. Therefore, if you’ve spotted the signs of a bird infestation, please contact us today for an effective and discreet solution.

Cork's popularity as a tourist destination draws in millions of visitors every year, luckily there is a vast array of Cork's hotels, apartments, B&Bs and other to accommodation for them. Add to this the abundant and densely populated residents of Cork, this offers parasites like bed bugs - which thrive on close association with people – infinite opportunities to flourish and spread. Our years of experience in dealing with the complex issue of bed bug infestations means we can offer the people of Cork and businesses the most effective bed bug treatments and comprehensive bed bug removal throughout Ireland, to put your minds at ease.

Ants are often seen as a small issue and are not usually treated as a priority. If you have noticed any signs of ants or tried to get rid of ants yourself (unsuccessfully), then Rentokil are always here to help. We offer professional services and expert advice in order to help any Cork based resident or business to fight their ant problem.  

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  Do you provide free quotes?

  Our initial estimate over the phone is free and without obligation. However if a survey of your property is needed, our surveyor will call you to discuss any potential cost prior to arranging the survey. To get a free quote, please call us at 

  • Residential Customer: 061 217700
  • Commercial Customer: +353818001589 
  • Or fill out the contact form here

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  Where in Cork do you cover?

  As a nationwide company with more than 85 years' experience, our pest control services and solutions are accessible across Cork. All these staff are dedicated to our customers are throughout the Cork branch area. Please get in touch with us today to speak to your local pest control expert. 

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  Can you be discreet with your services?

  We will always endeavour to tailor our visits to your premises to suit your business needs, scheduling treatments to fit around your customers, staff and clients. Our surveyors and technicians are uniformed and our vans liveried to avoid any ambiguity about our reasons for being at a location. We can attempt to park our vehicles discreetly upon request.

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  What are your opening times?

  Our opening times are: 

  Mon - Fri

  09:00 am - 17:30 pm

  You can contact us on 061 217700 or you can fill out our contact form here.