Rats can be found everywhere and everywhere they are, health risks are present. From diseases to food contamination, contact with a wild rat is dangerous at best so if you find them near or in your home, call us immediately so we can assess and control the situation. To know if you might have a rat problem in your home look for:
- Nests:
Rats often build nests under appliances and refrigerators for warmth.
- Rub Marks:
Rats travel established routes so look for dark smudges and wear along baseboards.
- Rat Waste:
Rats can produce a lot of waste, close to 40, dark, brown, rice-shaped pieces per night.
- Noise:
Listen for scratching noises in the walls and rafters. Rats are excellent climbers so it's not unusual to find them in attics and ceilings. They also sometimes make a grinding noise with their teeth.
- Burrows:
Rats are also excellent diggers, in fact their excavating skills can destabilize walls. Look for in garages, under decks, compost heaps and sheds.