The Safe And Effective Way To Get Rid Of Rats On Your Rocklin Property
How To Tell If It's Rats On Your Property
Rats are sneaky rodents. When they invade local properties, they try to avoid being seen by humans. To do this, they hide inside places like wall voids, attics, basements, chimneys, and other secluded areas. They also wait until nighttime to roam freely through living areas. This type of behavior can make these pests challenging to identify. What we recommend is looking for signs of rats inside your home. Here are a few to start with today:
- Pellets of fecal droppings in the back of your pantries, cupboards, and near areas rats hide and nest.
- Grease marks along baseboards, across countertops, and in places rats travel.
- Torn-up insulation, fabrics, books, and other similar materials that rats use to make their nests.
- Holes chewed through your home's walls, floorboards, boxes, furniture, and other items.
- The sound of scampering feet or chewing late at night.
The absolute best way to identify an infestation of rats inside your home is to have professionals take a look. Our team at Patriot Pest Management offers fast and effective rodent identification services if you suspect your property has a problem.
The Damage And Dangers Rats Can Create
Rats are not just creepy; they are also dangerous. They pick up many disease-causing organisms from the disgusting things they eat and the dirty places they live. When vermin rats enter homes, they bring these sickness vectors with them. If you are dealing with an active infestation, you might get sick from eating food contaminated with rat droppings or urine by interacting with an area these pests have been, or from a bite. To avoid sickness, clean regularly and get rid of these pests fast.
Rats are incredibly destructive. They have sharp and durable teeth that never stop growing. These rodents must chew on things to keep their teeth filed to a reasonable length. Often they combine necessities and use their teeth to chew holes through walls, into food boxes, and other things in their way. Rats also tear up insulation, fabrics, and paper while gathering materials for their nests.
The Most Effective Way To Get Rid Of Rats On Your Property
Whether you are dealing with mice or rats on your property, the best method starts with hiring a professional. At Patriot Pest Management, we enjoy informing our community about local pests and the problems they cause. We also love helping our neighbors find solutions to deal with these invasive species. With us on your side, the rodents inside your home do not stand a chance. We will identify how they are getting in, determine the severity of your infestation, and discuss the methods we plan to use to get them out. You will not find a team of technicians more dedicated to your care.
Five Simple Ways To Prevent Future Rat Infestations
Once you address the rats inside your home , your next step should be to implement prevention methods to keep them out in the future. Here are five great ways to start today:
- Use a caulking gun and steel wool to fill in holes, gaps, and cracks around your home’s exterior foundation.
- Make sure to protect vents and out spouts with metal screens.
- Keep your living areas clean and address food and moisture messes when they occur.
- Invest in trash cans that have tight-fitting lids and store them in safe places.
- Fix leaky piping, eliminate water build-up, and deal with other moisture problems inside your home.
Contact our team today if you suspect your Rocklin property has a rodent problem. We will help stop these pests from turning into an army of rats and suggest long-term professional options to guard your home.
