Rats
Rats don't just invade your space—they chew through wires, contaminate food, and spread disease. One sighting usually means many more.
Why Rats Are a Serious Problem
Rats are survivors. They've adapted to live alongside humans for thousands of years, and they're not easy to outsmart. A single pair can produce up to 1,500 offspring in a year under the right conditions. They gnaw through wood, plastic, and even electrical wiring—creating fire hazards you won't see until it's too late. If you've spotted one, there's almost certainly a colony nearby.
Beyond property damage, rats carry serious health risks. They spread salmonella, hantavirus, and leptospirosis through droppings, urine, and contaminated surfaces. They don't need much space to get in—an opening the size of a quarter is enough. Once inside, they nest in walls, attics, basements, and anywhere they can find warmth and food. Ignoring the problem only lets it multiply.
Signs of a Rat Infestation
Droppings are the most obvious clue—dark, pellet-shaped, usually found near food sources or along walls. Greasy rub marks along baseboards indicate regular travel paths. You might hear scratching or scurrying at night, especially in ceilings or behind appliances. Gnaw marks on food packaging, furniture, or wires are another red flag. If you smell something musty or ammonia-like, act fast.
How We Eliminate and Prevent Them
We start by inspecting your property to find entry points, nesting areas, and food sources. From there, we use a combination of traps, bait stations, and offer exclusion work—sealing gaps, reinforcing vulnerable spots, and cutting off access. We don't just knock down the population; we make sure they can't come back. Rat control will require additional visits to make sure that they stay gone.
Spot the Signs Before They Spread
Rats leave evidence behind—droppings, gnaw marks, grease trails. Use these images to identify the warning signs in your home or business.
FAQs
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Rat droppings are generally the size of an elongated raisin and mouse droppings are the size of a piece of rice.
Do you or your neighbors like to feed the birds? Birdseed attracts rats too and as they feed they move closer in proximity to your home. They then make their way in through basements and attics leaving a path of filth and destruction. Let us use our expert knowledge to get our hands dirty so you don't have to.
Keep debris and clutter such as ivy, leaf litter and overgrown bushes away from the exterior of your house. Rats like to use these places as harborage to conceal them from predators. Also keep pet food that is stored in basements and garages in sealed containers.
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Hearing noises in the walls? Seeing droppings? Don't wait for the problem to grow. Call us to stop rats in their tracks!