Rat populations can be difficult to control, as they reproduce quickly and can become resistant to certain types of pesticides. If you suspect a rat infestation, it’s best to contact a professional pest control company to remedy the situation.
Understanding Rats
Rats are social animals and they tend to live in colonies. They are active mostly at night and are good climbers, swimmers, and burrowers. They can squeeze through small openings and crevices and can also gnaw through wood, plastic, and other materials to create new openings.
The problem with rats is that they cause damage to property, contaminate food and surfaces with droppings and urine, and spread diseases. They are known to be carriers of diseases like leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and the hantavirus. In some cases, rats may cause fires by gnawing on electrical wires.
Rats are intelligent and adaptable, so they can be hard to control. A combination of control methods such as exclusion, sanitation, population reduction, and habitat modification may be needed.
Signs of a Rat Infestation
- Rat burrows, which are small openings in the ground or in walls and floors, where rats can hide and nest.
- Gnaw marks on woodwork, walls, or other surfaces.
- Rat droppings, which can appear as large, dark, capsule-shaped pellets.
- Live rats or dead rats.
- The sound of gnawing, scratching or scampering, especially at night.
- Rat tracks, which are small, dark footprints that can be found in dust or on soft surfaces.
- Rat nests, which can be made of shredded paper, fabric, or other materials, in hidden or hard-to-reach areas.
Schwartz Exterminating Can Help Get Rid of Rats in Your Property
At Schwartz Exterminating, our experienced pest control team can conduct thorough inspections of our customers’ properties and identify potential entry points and areas where pests are active. From baits and traps to pesticides and other humane control methods, our pest control company can deal with any infestations and help you maintain a pest-free environment.
