Rentokil records 65% increase in callouts for rodents so far this year

Rentokil, has recorded a 65% increase in callouts for rodents in the period of January to March this year, compared to the same period in 2022. 

Cork, Dublin, Clare, Galway and Mayo accounted for the most rodent callouts so far in 2023, with Cork accounting for 28% of all callouts, Dublin at 14%, Clare at 5%, Galway at 3% and Mayo at 2%.

Rodents are widely regarded as the number one pest threat for homes and businesses, and property owners and premises managers need to be aware of them due to the significant damage they can cause to both properties and assets. Rats and mice spend extended periods of time every day grinding down their teeth on surrounding objects, and as a result, they can chew through utility lines, electrical wires and other key infrastructure. Signs of rodent activity to be aware of in premises include rodent droppings, scratching noises, and footprints.

The presence of rodents in a business also poses a serious reputational risk, as well as a health risk due to the potential spread of diseases through their bodily fluids and excrement.

Colm Moore, Area Technical Manager for Rentokil said: “Rentokil encourages premises holders and business owners to be mindful of the presence of rodents and to take immediate action if they believe they have unwanted guests in residence.”