18/02/2026
This week, we’ve been working alongside The John Henry Group, who maintain fibre optic networks on behalf of Virgin Media, after reports of rat activity inside two external cable cabinets.
Upon inspection, both boxes showed clear signs of rodent presence, including droppings and disturbance around the fibre infrastructure. These cabinets house critical fibre optic connections supplying broadband services to surrounding properties, so fast action was essential.
We carried out:
✔️ Full inspection of both cabinets
✔️ Safe placement of secure baiting systems
✔️ Monitoring measures to track activity levels
✔️ Recommendations to prevent further ingress
Rodents are drawn to these cabinets for warmth and shelter, and unfortunately fibre cabling can be vulnerable to gnawing damage – which can lead to costly service disruptions.
We’re proud to be supporting infrastructure contractors like The John Henry Group in keeping essential services protected across Dorset and Hampshire.
If your business manages external utility boxes, plant rooms or service cabinets, prevention is always cheaper than repair.
📩 Get in touch with Primitive Control for commercial pest management support.