A new suburb with new rat problems
Modern Fernwood has grown on the site of the former Balderton Hospital, which closed in 1993, and its street names are based on names of former hospital wards and employees. The population reached 3,054 at the 2021 census, and further expansion is planned, including a road link between the A1 near Fernwood and the A46 at Farndon.
New estates sound like an unlikely place for rats, but they often attract them. Building work disturbs established burrows and pushes rats into new gardens. Skips, uncollected waste and open plots offer easy food, and newly built homes can have gaps around pipes and cables that a rat can squeeze through before landscaping is finished.
What tends to draw rats to Fernwood properties
- Ongoing construction nearby, which disturbs burrows and creates food and shelter.
- Gaps around pipes, vents and cables in new builds, especially before gardens are finished.
- Open or newly seeded gardens where rats can burrow along fences and under decking or sheds.
- Bins and food waste left uncovered, especially on collection days.
- Nearby farmland and hedgerows on the edges of the estate.
What we handle in Fernwood
- Rat proofing for gaps around pipes, vents and garage doors in newer homes.
- Garden rat control for burrows along fences and under sheds and decking.
- Loft rat removal if you hear activity overhead.
Call with your postcode and what you’ve noticed, and we’ll point you to an independent local technician. Fernwood is a suburb of Newark-on-Trent, so it is covered as part of the core Newark area.
Rat control in Fernwood: common questions
Do you cover Fernwood and Middlebeck?
Yes. Fernwood is a suburb of Newark and is covered as part of the Newark area. Call with your postcode and we’ll confirm.
Is it normal to get rats in a brand-new estate?
It’s common. Construction disturbs burrows and new gardens offer food and shelter. If you notice burrows or droppings, get them checked and seal any gaps early.
This site connects households and businesses in the Newark-on-Trent area with an independent local rat-control technician. We are not the servicing contractor and do not carry out treatment ourselves. See our terms & disclosure.