There's nothing fun about finding rats around your home or property. Rats have been plaguing humans for centuries, famous for their continuously-growing sharp teeth, desire for human food, tendency to get into homes or buildings, creating nests, and associated health problems. Rats are the essence of a pest. Not only are rats unhealthy animals to have around your home or business, the damage rats do can be extensive and costly depending on the size of the infestation.
Western Exterminator is the expert in rat removal and rat prevention services, and we have industry-leading methods for finding where different types of rats are getting in and preventing them from returning. We will do a complete inspection of your home to find and seal any entry points. We then go about finding the rat burrows and rat nests that might be inside your home. Our pest control experts will work with you to find the right solution for your family, your schedule, and your home.
If you have seen any of these common signs of rats, call for a Western Exterminator rat control expert at 800-937-8398 or contact us online to set up an appointment.
Effective rat control starts with stopping rats from getting inside. We provide rodent-proofing services to seal common entry points. That includes checking the attic, vents, foundation, and sealing any cracks or holes we find. Rats can gnaw through many materials, so we use long-lasting solutions to help ensure rats are deterred.
Proofing is part of our broader rodent control services. These help reduce food sources, prevent disease risks like hantavirus from rat feces and urine, and address the root of your rodent problems. Not sure when to call an exterminator for rats? We’re ready to help.
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When it comes to rat control, it's important to understand each step involved. The process usually starts with an inspection and ends with steps to prevent the problem from coming back. Every situation is different depending on the level of activity, the extent of the rodent infestation, and the areas of the property affected.
During the first visit, our technician will inspect your property inside and out, looking for signs of rat activity. We check for droppings, urine, rub marks, gnaw marks, and structural damage, especially in the attic, basement, or crawl space. We’ll identify possible entry points and assess the level of rodent infestation.
You’ll receive a tailored service plan that includes our recommended options for rat control and prevention. This first step helps guide the right strategy, from trapping to sealing vulnerable areas, and ensures we’re not missing other pests like squirrels.
After inspection, we move forward with targeted rat treatments. This typically includes trapping to remove rats from high-activity areas like wall voids or the attic.
We also clean out rat feces and take steps to sanitize contaminated areas. This can help stop the spread of diseases like hantavirus, which can be transmitted via rodent urine and feces. To stop future activity, we eliminate scent trails left by rodent sebum (a greasy substance secreted onto their fur). This approach supports long-term rat control.
To prevent rats from returning, we focus on rat control strategies that remove attractants. This includes identifying and eliminating food sources, reducing access to water, and sealing cracks, gaps, and other entry points. Our team may also recommend changes to storage habits or the cleanup of debris around the property.
We educate homeowners on what to watch for, like new droppings or signs of gnawing, so that any new activity is spotted early. Prevention is always more effective when combined with professional help.
Follow-up visits are key to making sure our efforts are working as intended, whether it’s rat or mouse control. Our technician will check trapping stations, inspect sealed entry points, and confirm no new signs of rodent infestation.
If needed, adjustments are made to improve results. We may add or move traps, refresh bait, or reinforce earlier work. These follow-ups also give you peace of mind that the treatment plan is on track.
Every rat control plan we create is designed to fit the needs of your home or property. We take into account where activity is happening and what’s attracting the rats in the first place. Our approach includes both indoor and outdoor strategies to help address the issue fully.
Inside the home, our rodent service focuses on targeted trapping using a range of professional tools suited to your space. Devices may include snap traps and other mechanical traps, depending on the level of activity and access points we identify.
If needed, we’ll introduce solutions that address limited water availability or rising rodent activity. Your pest control technician will monitor and adjust these tools over time to make sure the treatment stays effective.
Outside, we set up exterior stations that allow us to monitor rodent activity around your property. These stations may include secured bait stations placed in key areas to draw rodents away from the home.
Your technician will check these stations regularly and add bait if there's a noticeable increase in feeding or if bait has been fully consumed. This helps track patterns and supports the overall rat control plan.
It is important to act quickly when it comes to preventing rats from entering your home and stopping a potential rat infestation. The first step in rat control is to contact your local Western Exterminator office and set up a property inspection. Then, you can leave the rat control and prevention to us. Contact us online or call 800-937-8398 today.
A rat exterminator will inspect the property, identify signs of activity, remove rats using proven methods, and help prevent future infestations.
Costs of rat extermination vary based on the size of the property, the extent of the infestation, and the services needed. An inspection is the best way to get a clear estimate.
Call a rat exterminator as soon as you notice signs like droppings, scratching sounds in walls, or gnawed materials. The sooner you act, the easier it is to manage a rat problem.
Professionals use targeted methods to exterminate rats in walls, such as traps and monitored devices placed in wall voids or access points.
Yes, especially for ongoing or large infestations. Professional rat exterminators have the tools and training to handle the issue thoroughly and help prevent it from returning.
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