Professional Rat Catcher in Merthyr Tydfil & The Valleys
Welsh Town and Country Pest Services provides technical, poison-free rat control for homes, farms, lofts and outbuildings across Merthyr Tydfil CF47 & CF48. David Hill uses trapping, full proofing and drainage surveys to solve infestations permanently — never short-term baiting that risks Red Kites and other wildlife.
📞 CALL DAVID NOW⚖️ Bird Feeder & Trapping Policy – Red Kite Protection
Rats ignore traps when easy high-calorie food is available (bird seed, spilled nuts). To ensure effective treatment and protect Red Kites from secondary poisoning, all bird feeding must stop during control work. We will advise exactly when it's safe to resume and can recommend squirrel-proof feeder designs.
🦅 Wildlife-Safe Rat Control – No Risk to Red Kites
Our methods are 100% poison-free — no rodenticides that could harm Red Kites, owls, foxes or other Valley wildlife. We rely on mechanical trapping, entry-point proofing and drainage integrity to stop rats permanently and safely.
Drain & Entry Point Surveys
Identify every entry route (drains, air bricks, soffits) and seal them permanently — stops repeat infestations.
Local & Active
Real field photos from recent work across CF47, CF48 and surrounding villages — no stock images.
Farm & Rural Specialist
Rodent control tailored for farms, yards, barns and agricultural buildings — Red Tractor compliant where needed.
Hyper-Local Rat Control Coverage – All Areas, Villages & Postcodes
We cover every corner of Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding valleys with dedicated rat control services. Below are direct links to our hyper-local pages with street-specific advice, typical rat entry points, common problems and prevention tips for each area's housing types and terrain.
These pages are regularly updated with recent call-outs, photos of typical rat problems and street-level prevention advice. If your street or village isn't listed yet, we still cover it fully — just call us directly.
Why Hyper-Local Pages Help You in Merthyr
Rat behaviour varies across Merthyr depending on housing age, soil type, proximity to rivers and food sources. Examples:
- Aberfan & Troedyrhiw CF48: Terraced housing near the river — high risk of sewer rats climbing cracked clay pipes. Coal bunkers often become harbourage.
- Cefn Coed & Treharris CF48/CF46: Hillside properties — rats enter via gaps under decking or poorly sealed retaining walls.
- Dowlais & Gurnos CF48: Victorian terraces (drainage issues) and 1960s/70s estates (gaps around soil pipes/air bricks).
- Merthyr Town Centre CF47: High Street, Castle Street — commercial bins and grease traps create constant pressure.
- Nelson CF46: Semi-rural with farms nearby — field rats cross into gardens/garages.
- Nixonville & Merthyr Vale CF48: Valley floor near old colliery workings — rats use old mine drainage tunnels.
- Penydarren & Georgetown CF47: Older semis with rear lanes — rats move between gardens and bins.
- Rhymney NP22: Terraced streets with shared yards — rats travel via roof voids between properties.
- Tredegar Town Centre NP22: Commercial/residential mix — takeaways/pubs provide year-round food.
Full Coverage – No Area Excluded
We also serve:
- All Merthyr town centre (High Street, Market Square, Castle Yard, Graham Street)
- Gurnos & Galon Uchaf estates
- Twynyrodyn, Williamstown, Ynysfach
- Upper Abercanaid to Fochriw fringes
- Every industrial estate, farm and outbuilding in the borough
Call us today — we already know your area and the typical rat problems there.
Our Poison-Free Rat Trapping & Proofing Process in Merthyr Tydfil
Every job follows a strict, proven protocol tailored to Merthyr’s housing stock and wildlife concerns:
- Initial Survey (45–90 minutes) — Full inspection of interior, exterior, loft, drains, garden, sheds, bird feeders. We use endoscopes, torches, mirrors and ladders to find every possible entry point.
- Immediate Proofing — Steel mesh over air bricks/vents, expanding foam in small gaps, cement repairs to cracked drains, one-way valves on downpipes, door sweeps on garages/sheds.
- Strategic Trapping — Placement of 8–20 tamper-resistant traps along runs, near entry points, in lofts/basements. Mix of Fenn Mk4, multi-catch and live-catch depending on location and sensitivity.
- Daily Monitoring — Trap checks every 24 hours until no activity for 3 consecutive days. All catches photographed and recorded.
- Final Clearance & Report — Removal of traps, final proofing check, detailed written report with photos, recommendations and 30-day follow-up guarantee.
This process clears 95% of infestations within 7–21 days — far more effective than baiting, with zero risk to Red Kites or pets.
Street-Level Rat Hotspots in Merthyr Tydfil
We regularly attend call-outs on these streets:
- High Street & Pontmorlais – takeaway bins & grease traps
- Castle Street & Castle Yard – old terraced drainage
- Brecon Road & Gurnos Estate – bird feeders & garden sheds
- Penydarren Road & Galon Uchaf – hillside gardens
- Georgetown & Tramroad Side – River Taff proximity
- Twynyrodyn & Williamstown – air brick entry
- Aberfan Fawr & Troedyrhiw – field rat crossover
- Cefn Coed & Vaynor – rural edges
Landmarks We Regularly Service
Our work takes us past or near:
- Cyfarthfa Castle & Park
- Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
- Joseph Parry’s Cottage
- Theatr Soar
- Redhouse Cymru
- Ynysfach Engine House
- Merthyr Bus Station
- Pontygwaith tramroad
- Morlais Castle ruins
- Taff Trail river sections