 Rat(s) in West Thatcham soil-pipes, who do I call? |
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 Dec 10 2013, 12:49 PM
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It's not going away, it loves biting chunks out of my flexible soil-pipe too much, and it's clearly laughing-off the Rentokill Fruity Vermin Loaf.
Who do I call to deal with a bitey problem in a delicate poo-pipe? Anyone local or a nationwide name - I gather the council aren't interested in domestic pests? All this started when the whole of the adjacent street's gas-mains was upgraded. 
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Dec 10 2013, 02:04 PM
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Cat.
Or an M4A1 Assault Rifle. -------------------- :p
Grammar: the difference between knowing your poop and knowing you're poop. |
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Dec 10 2013, 06:06 PM
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it would have to be a feral cat. Your domestic Tom isn't generally up for fighting with vermin these days. Food comes in a pouch and toys come with coloured fluffy bits, whereas rats come with teeth...
big sharp teeth... |
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Dec 10 2013, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE (spartacus @ Dec 10 2013, 06:06 PM)  it would have to be a feral cat. Your domestic Tom isn't generally up for fighting with vermin these days. Food comes in a pouch and toys come with coloured fluffy bits, whereas rats come with teeth... big sharp teeth... Better tell my cat that then, he dumped a freshly caught rat on the carpet just a couple of weeks ago. I doubt you will raise any drain cover without seeing rat droppings on the benching. They are very unlikely to bite your bum though as they are not attracted to human sounds. As far as your drains are concerned, if you think a soil pipe has been broken, you may have to fork out for a visual inspection by camera but look up your home insurance though as a damaged pipe may be covered. If there is a break and if it is outside your property boundary, Thames Water may repair it as it is their responsibility, that's part of what you pay your water bill for. |
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Dec 10 2013, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE (Mugwump00 @ Dec 10 2013, 12:49 PM) It's not going away, it loves biting chunks out of my flexible soil-pipe too much, and it's clearly laughing-off the Rentokill Fruity Vermin Loaf. Who do I call to deal with a bitey problem in a delicate poo-pipe? Anyone local or a nationwide name - I gather the council aren't interested in domestic pests? All this started when the whole of the adjacent street's gas-mains was upgraded. I don't mind popping round to have a look. I've just cleared about half a dozen from sheds and my chicken run. I use cage traps which can be very effective, and you are welcome to borrow one. I can also use night vision attached to an air rifle if they are about at night. PM me your email addy and I'll send you an example video. -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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