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While the home methods can help in minor cases, larger rat infestations often require professional extermination services.
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How To Get Rid Of Rats?
Rats and mice have babies often, so it is important to find and get rid of them quickly and efficiently. Even if you do not see an actual rodent, the size and shape of the droppings can tell you if it is a mouse or rat. This is important to know as there are different control methods for the different rodents. Mouse droppings are approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) long and oval shaped. Roof rat droppings are about 13 mm (1/2 inch) long with pointed ends and Norway rat droppings are about 19mm (3/4 inch) long with blunt ends.
Is it easy to find rodents?
Rats and mice are easy to detect and leave plenty of evidence. You may find evidence such as mouse nesting materials, dark brown droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is quiet, it is also possible to hear rodents moving around between the walls, in attics, under foundations, or even chewing material.
Do rats carry disease?
Rats are considered carriers or transmitters of more human diseases than any other life form, except maybe the mosquito. More than 15,000 rat bites are reported each year in the United States. All rat bites should be treated by a doctor. Some of the diseases that can be spread from rats to people are bubonic and pneumonic plague, murine typhus, salmonella, leptospirosis, Hantavirus and tularemia.
Getting rid of rats on your own can be challenging. Follow the tips above, but know when to call in the professionals to fully resolve the issue and keep rats away for good.
When to Call a Professional?
Seeing multiple rats frequently
If you are regularly spotting several rats scurrying around your property, it's a clear indication of a large infestation. Rats are nocturnal, so seeing them out in the open frequently means their population has reached a point where they are forced to be active during the day to find food and nesting areas. This signals the need for immediate professional treatment.
Finding nesting materials
An abundance of rat droppings or nesting materials like shredded paper or fabric in your home is a telltale sign of a substantial rat presence. These pests multiply quickly, so large amounts of droppings and nests suggest an infestation that has been allowed to escalate. Professional extermination is recommended to eliminate the rats and properly dispose of contaminated areas.
Hearing rats in the walls or attic
If you hear frequent scurrying, scratching, or other noises coming from inside your walls or attic space, it means rats have likely already built nests and established pathways in these areas. Their gnawing and tunneling can lead to structural damage, damage to electrical wiring which raises fire hazards, and contamination from urine and droppings. Calling pest control is crucial at this point.
Why Choose Catch Pest 365?
Dealing with a rat infestation can be daunting. Our comprehensive approach starts with a thorough inspection to identify entry points and nesting areas. We then deploy targeted, utilizing EPA-approved products that are low-risk for families and pets. But we don't stop there - our pest management professionals seal up entry points, remove nests, and implement preventative measures to monitor and stop rats before they become a recurring issue. With flexible scheduling, guaranteed results, and years of proven success, Catch Pest 365 is the smart choice for long-lasting rat control you can rely on.
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