Can Pest Control Get Rid Of Rats In Denver?

ats are notoriously hard to eliminate on your own, so they are a common reason for homeowners to seek out Denver pest control companies. As the weather turns cold, rats often invade our homes, searching for shelter, food, and water. The most likely culprit if you find signs of a rat infestation in our area is the Norway Rat. 

The diseases rats carry and the parasites that live on them can harm us. They wreak havoc in the houses they occupy and can cause incredible damage. DIY pest control for rats is rarely successful; your best bet is to reach out to a local residential company with rodent experience.

How Can I Tell If It's Rats On My Denver Property?

Rats often leave evidence around your home; here are some things to be on the lookout for:

• Norway rat droppings found in the house will have blunt ends which measure about ¾ of an inch long.
• Check along walls and floors for greasy rub marks caused by their oily fur.
• Keep a watchful eye on pet food. Norway rats have a particular fondness for dog food.
• Damaged or rummaged-through food packages in the pantry can signify rats.
• Check trash containers that may not be securely closed; rats habitually get into the garbage looking for food.
• Hearing scratching sounds in the walls or ceilings at night can alert you to a rat in the house.

The only way to be entirely sure which type of rodent you are dealing with is to contact professionals who can identify different species. 

How Dangerous Is It To Have Rats In My House?

Rats in your home put your family and house in jeopardy. Rats travel in nasty places and bring disease and other pests into your house. Some diseases rats carry are jaundice, salmonella, and more. They also have fleas which bring more potential illnesses into your home. Norway rat droppings can spread bacteria and trigger allergic reactions.

Rats can cause significant damage to structures within the home. Norway rats can chew through plastic and lead pipes to access water. Rats can chew through wiring in the house and create potential electrical fire hazards. It is essential to get rid of rats as soon as possible. They reproduce quickly and are social rodents, so a small problem can soon escalate into an infestation.

The Hassles With Do-It-Yourself Rodent Control

Do-it-yourself pest control for rats can be expensive, time-consuming, and often ineffective. If you ran to a search engine as soon as you noticed potential signs of a rat infestation, you might have seen that peppermint oil or mothballs can help. Unfortunately, neither works very well on rats; however, the peppermint oil may make your home smell nice; mothballs, not so much.

Rats can get used to the ultrasonic or electromagnetic devices targeted to consumers and learn to ignore them. Rat control baits and toxins may work for a short time, but these clever pests learn to identify and avoid them. Mishandling these products can expose your family and pets to toxins and potential bites from an angry rat.

The Ultimate Rat Control Solution For Denver Properties

So now that we know how difficult it can be to get rid of a rat problem, what is the solution? Denver homeowners' ultimate rat control solution is contacting a local company like Advantage Pest Management. 

Our technicians know where to look for the signs of a rat infestation and how to get rid of rats and keep them away. Contact us today for your free quote.