It’s known that once you see one rat, there are many more in hiding. Attics are ideal for rats to thrive because of dark, mostly quiet, and very unlikely to be seen by a human. When they want, access to food and water goes unnoticed until it’s too late.
Not only can rats spread disease, but they can damage your property in several ways. That’s why it’s imperative to have a licensed pest control operator inspect your home or business – even if you don’t suspect that you have a rodent or insect issue.
Rats can destroy your property by gnawing wires and wood and soiling insulation with their droppings and urine. Also, there’s the chance that if you own a business and a customer sees a rat scurrying across your floors or hiding behind a box of cereal, the actual damage you may suffer is a destroyed reputation or health department shut down.
Rat traps may slow down your rodent problem, but it’s not enough to eliminate rats in the long term. Plus, they may harm small children and pets.
Put your reputation and safety in the hands of experts who offer the knowledge, training, and tools necessary to resolve your infestation problem.
Finding Where Rats Hide
When the thermostat temperature drops, rats look for comfortable locations to live and breed. What’s better than the quiet and dark location of an attic? Sentimental pieces, keepsakes, and many other items that you value are also in the attic and other storage places that rats find comfortable, like a basement and storage locations.
Rats may shred books for bedding and ruin heirloom furniture with their waste. Not only must you deal with rats running amok on our property, but they destroy irreplaceable items. Take the time to venture into your attic to ensure that out-of-style clothes and holiday decorations aren’t the only items carefully hidden away. Examining your items, you may see clues of rodent damage.
The Most Common Types of Rats in Our Area
Roof Rats: The most recognizable type of rat, roof rats will be in attics and roof enclaves inside your home. They either have black, dull gray, or tan fur with a light belly with a long tail that exceeds its head and body length.
Norway Rats: This reddish-brown rat with a rotund body, blunt snout, and a long tail that exceeds its combined head and body length is found around bodies of water. An adult weigh between 3/4 and one pound.
You’ll know a rat if you see one, even if you can’t tell what type of rat it is. Some other signs are evident, including droppings, chewed wires, or gnawed or scratched wood.
Prevent Them Coming into Your Property
Don’t try to eliminate them on your own. Seitz Bros. are thoroughly trained in providing residential and commercial protection programs. This service tackles the problem of safeguarding your property.
We block opened air conditioning lines, roof vents, plumbing pipes, garage vents, and adjoining roof areas to prevent rats from looking for a new home within your property.
Your pest control technician finds the entry points into your property that is a quarter of an inch or larger in diameter is sealed with the latest rodent proofing materials so they cannot return to the nest. A screen blocking the opening puts an end to all travel routes.
It doesn’t stop there. Our staff will return each year to inspect to ensure rodents stay away.
Reliable and Timely Service to Any Rat Problem
Reach out to Seitz Bros. if you suspect that you have a rodent issue. Once you see them in your home or business, you’ll need a customized program to eliminate them and prevent them from coming back. Since no properties are the same, we’ll create a program that suits your needs.
We are here will identify your pest problem and discuss your options. Take back control of your property and undo the damage from pesky rodents by contacting us today to discuss our various treatments.Since 1975, Seitz Bros. has kept homes and businesses in the area free from rodents and insects of all kinds. Schedule a free consultation today!
