Businesses often face significant threats from rodents, as these creatures can cause property damage, contaminate food, and create unsanitary conditions. Rats and mice's ability to adapt to new environments and squeeze through small spaces makes them challenging to control, often requiring the help of professionals. At Terminix, our rodent control services help eliminate current infestations and prevent new rodents from entering, providing a safe, hygienic environment for employees and customers.

Can rat teeth cut through steel at a business?

Rats and mice have powerful teeth that keep growing. They can chew through wood, plastic, and even soft metals like aluminum. Their teeth are strong enough to cut through cables; however, it's not true that they can cut through steel. Terminix exclusion services take this into account by sealing potential entry points with materials that rats and mice can't chew through, like Flexi Armour products, steel wool, and metal sheeting. This ensures that once we've removed these pests, they won't be able to come back.

How smart are rats?

Rats are incredibly smart animals. They can learn by watching and are excellent at solving problems, which can make them very difficult to get rid of, especially in places like food processing facilities. Rats can quickly adapt to avoid being caught and can find even the smallest openings to get to food and shelter‐they can sneak through a hole the size of a quarter! Since they are so good at surviving, traditional ways of getting rid of them don't always work. Rats' keen survival instincts mean that traditional removal tactics often require adaptation and innovation to be effective, which is why a comprehensive and strategic approach is critical when dealing with these rodents.

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Why aren't rats taking the bait on my commercial property?

Baits and traps may be avoided by rats and mice for several reasons. Firstly, they have a keen sense of taste and smell, which can make them wary of unfamiliar substances. If the bait doesn't closely mimic their regular food sources, they might simply ignore it.

Their cautious nature means they might also avoid anything new in their environment until they've had time to ensure it's safe. Over time, rodents can also become trap-shy if they've encountered traps before and managed to escape, making them even more difficult to catch. Ensuring traps are well-placed, and baits are appealing for rodents is crucial in overcoming these rodent control challenges.

Why are rats and mice more active at night at my business?

Rats and mice are predominantly nocturnal creatures, meaning they are most active during the night. Throughout the night, they eat a lot, often more than they weigh, including grains, fruits, and even meat. They also build and fix their nests during the night using things like paper and cardboard. These nimble rodents are highly adept at climbing and jumping, capable of leaping up to three feet high and scaling almost any vertical surface when you're not around.

Rats communicate with each other using high-pitched sounds humans can't hear, warning each other of potential dangers. Due to their intelligence and adaptability, these rodents can be difficult to control without the help of an experienced pest management provider.

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How hard is it to catch a rat or mouse in a commercial building?

In places where they are not wanted, especially within businesses, rats and mice can excel at surviving. They can squeeze into really small spaces, reproduce quickly, and are smart about staying away from danger. These skills can make them really hard to catch or get rid of, especially since they are mostly active at night when no one is around to see them. Because of all this, the best way to handle a rodent problem at your business is to get help from professionals who know exactly what to do. At Terminix, our rodent control services use exclusion techniques and specialized tools to protect your business from these nuisance rodents.

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