Rat control for your home

Rats are talented invaders, capable of squeezing through the smallest spaces. If you suspect a rat infestation, it's crucial to act promptly by seeking help from an exterminator for rats. Rat control services not only help effectively remove the existing rats but can also help prevent future infestations. With professional pest control for rats, you will be able to identify and address conducive conditions that can safeguard your health and property giving you peace of mind.

Are rats in your home?

Rats have a knack for finding shelter in areas around your home, such as attics, basements, wall cavities, and cluttered storage spaces. Early indicators of a rat infestation include droppings, particularly in kitchen drawers, cabinets, and food pantries, under sinks, and behind large appliances. You might also hear scratching sounds in the walls or ceilings, see dark smudges on countertops and wall surfaces called sebum, damage to furniture, electrical wiring behind major appliances, underneath the home, or in attic spaces from gnawing. Shredded materials such as paper products and loose insulation may be found in light-restricted areas. It's essential to address these signs early and consider professional rat control services to prevent a full-blown infestation.

What is the best way to get rid of rats?

DIY rat removal methods may be tempting due to their immediate availability and perceived cost-effectiveness, but they often fall short because they don't address the root causes. At Terminix, our technicians understand rat habits and behaviors and will create a customized plan tailored to your home, ensuring effective control and long-term protection. Our technicians use a comprehensive approach for rat control that targets the current population and addresses future ones.

What treatments for rats does Terminix use?

Rat control treatments can vary by property due to the uniqueness of each infestation and the homeowner's specific needs. Before rat removal services, your Terminix technician will first conduct a detailed inspection of the property, searching for signs of rats, such as droppings, damage, and potential entry points, and identify the species involved. Following the inspection, your technician will recommend a customized plan that may use one or a combination of these approaches:

• Sealing cracks or gaps inside and outside your home to prevent entry

• Strategically setting up rodent traps to manage rat populations

• Recommendations to eliminate conductive conditions that attracts rodents to your property

• Access to rodenticides and tamper-resistant bait stations, when necessary

What are the risks from rats?

Rats are notorious for carrying various disease-causing pathogens, including the Hantavirus and Leptospirosis posing significant health risks to humans. Beyond health concerns, rats can cause considerable damage to your home by gnawing on wires, burrowing into insulation, and contaminating food supplies. Reproducing rapidly, a single pair of rats can explode into a full infestation in months, meaning seeing one rat often indicates there may be more lurking nearby. Effective rat control is crucial for minimizing these risks.