{"id":23198,"date":"2023-12-20T22:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T22:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23198"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:05:32","slug":"rats","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/","title":{"rendered":"Pest Control for Rats"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rats\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-noises\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-droppings\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-scat\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-tracks\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Tracks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-tracks\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                                        \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-1200x0-c-default.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-2400x0-c-default.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1.webp 2560w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-1200x0-c-default.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1-2400x0-c-default.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1.jpg 2560w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1910\" alt=\"Rat1-scaled\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat1-scaled-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wildlife-detail\">\n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-content wildlife-detail-content--full-width\">\n    <h1>Rat Removal Service \u2013 Safe, Fast, and Guaranteed<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Hearing strange noises? Seeing damage in walls or basements? Finding small droppings around the house?<\/strong><br \/>\nRats can cause serious damage to homes and pose health risks to humans. Critter Control provides fast, humane rat removal solutions to protect your home and your family.<\/p>\n<h3>Find Service in Your Area<\/h3>\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<h3>Signs You Have a Rat Problem<\/h3>\n<p>Rats will leave clear signs of their presence:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Droppings:<\/strong> This is often the most noticeable and definitive sign. Rat droppings are typically dark, pellet-shaped, and about 1\/2 to 3\/4 inch long, resembling a large grain of rice. They are commonly found near food sources, in cupboards, under sinks, and along walls. Fresh droppings will appear moist and shiny, while older ones will be dry and crumbly.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34751 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Droppings-Illustation-Identification-300x300.png\" alt=\"identify rat droppings illustration\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Droppings-Illustation-Identification-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Droppings-Illustation-Identification-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Droppings-Illustation-Identification-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Droppings-Illustation-Identification.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gnaw Marks:<\/strong> Rats constantly gnaw to keep their ever-growing teeth in check and to create access points. Look for gnaw marks on wood (like baseboards, door frames, and furniture), plastic containers, food packaging, wires, and pipes. Rat gnaw marks are usually larger and rougher than those left by mice, often appearing as paired grooves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scratching Noises and Other Sounds:<\/strong> Rats are primarily nocturnal, so you&#8217;re most likely to hear them at night. Listen for scratching, scurrying, or squeaking sounds coming from within walls, ceilings, attics, basements, or crawl spaces. These noises indicate active movement and can be a strong sign of a hidden infestation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23198-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4340__rat.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4340__rat.mp3\">https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4340__rat.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<h2>Why Do Rats Enter Homes?<\/h2>\n<p>Rats seek out shelter to stay warm, safe, and close to food and water sources.<\/p>\n<p>They often enter homes through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foundation cracks and openings:<\/strong> Rats can easily slip through cracks in the foundation, gaps around utility lines (pipes, wires, cables), or even unscreened crawl space vents. Even a hole the size of a quarter is large enough for a rat to enter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gaps around doors and windows:<\/strong> Poorly sealed doors, especially garage doors (where the rubber seal might be chewed or deteriorated), and gaps around windows provide easy access. They can also gnaw on wood around these areas to create larger openings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roofline and attic vulnerabilities:<\/strong> Rats are excellent climbers. They can access roofs via overhanging tree branches, vines, or utility lines. Once on the roof, they can enter through damaged or unscreened roof vents, soffit gaps, openings in fascia boards, or even uncapped chimneys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where Rats Cause a Problem<\/h3>\n<p>Common places rats are found:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rats-in-walls\/\">Walls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rats-in-crawl-space\/\">Crawl spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-tunnels-in-attic\/\">Attics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ceilings<\/li>\n<li>Basements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rats can live anywhere in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rats-in-homes\/\">house<\/a>, gnawing through materials, contaminating surfaces, and nesting in hard-to-reach areas.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more\u2192 <a class=\"where do rats nest\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/where-do-rats-nest\/\">Where Do Rats Nest in a House<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Common Problems Rats Cause<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace.jpg\" alt=\"rat damage crawlspace\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health Hazards:<\/strong> Rats can carry and transmit diseases like leptospirosis, salmonella, and hantavirus. Their droppings and urine contaminate surfaces and food sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fire Risk:<\/strong> Rats gnaw on wires, which can lead to exposed wiring and increase the risk of electrical fires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structural Damage:<\/strong> Their gnawing can compromise insulation, wood, and even piping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infestation Growth:<\/strong> A small rat problem can quickly become a large infestation due to rapid breeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do We Get Rid of Rats<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d.jpeg\" alt=\"rats\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Critter Control professionals use industry-standard traps, exclusion techniques, and damage repair to safely and effectively remove rats from your home. We identify entry points, seal access, and implement deterrents to prevent future infestations.<\/p>\n<p>Our licensed rodent removal professionals follow a proven process to exterminate rats and prevent future infestations:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: checkmark;\">\n<li><strong>Inspection &amp; Identification<\/strong><br \/>\nWe find nests, entry points, and signs of activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humane Trapping &amp; Removal<\/strong><br \/>\nSafe, effective, and compliant with wildlife laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusions &amp; Prevention<\/strong><br \/>\nSealing entry points to prevent re-entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repairs &amp; Remediation<\/strong><br \/>\nClean-up, decontamination, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/attic-remediation-after-rodent-control\/\">restoration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What DIY Rat Control Doesn&#8217;t Work<\/h3>\n<p>Most commercially available or DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-repellents\/\">repellents are generally ineffective<\/a>. Nuisance wildlife can quickly grow accustomed to them or simply ignore them. For DIY scent deterrents, the odor dissipates rapidly, requiring constant reapplication. Professional exclusion and sanitation are the only proven long-term solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Critter Control?<\/h2>\n<p>40+ Years of Rodent Control Expertise<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Licenses &amp; Insured Wildlife Removal Professionals<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Safe, Humane, &amp; Environmentally Responsible Methods<\/p>\n<p>\u2611100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee<\/p>\n<h3>Rat Control Near You!<\/h3>\n<p>Rats in the attic, walls, basements, or strange noises in your kitchen? Rats living under your home? Those scratching sounds in the attic, crawlspace, and noises in a wall may well be rats.<\/p>\n<h2>Need Fast Rat Control?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/telephone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"29\" \/>\u00a0 Call <a href=\"tel:18002748837\"><strong>1-800-274-8837<\/strong><\/a> for Immediate Rat Removal Services<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Find Service in your Area:<\/h3>\n           <form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-images\">\n                <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-top b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n             style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Images\/Roof Rat Images\/roof-rat-for-identification.jpg');\">\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-bottom\">\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Images\/Pack Rat Images\/pack-rat-picture-for-identification.jpg');\">\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Images\/Norway Rat Images\/norway-rat.jpg');\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n          \n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n      <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n                  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">Rats are the most destructive pest\u00a0 for residential and commercial clients. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"testimonials-block gutenberg-block  has_bg\" id=\"block_470927a60ae17db0dee124b6bddbe9ca\" style=\"--bg-color:#f6b221\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"testimonials-block__top\">\n        \n        \n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"testimonials-block__inner\">\n      <div data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?b8fc6472712d039a04765ace0c2\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"testimonials-block__pagination\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"faq gutenberg-block \" id=\"block_45151f160b7c4069ef8729d1dbc02238\" style=\"--bg-image: url();\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"faq__inner\">\n      \n      \n      \n      <div class=\"faq__list\">\n                              <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-1\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label 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The Norway rat is also called brown rat, house rat, sewer rat, and wharf rat. Other rats include roof rats and pack rats. If you see a rat with bald ears, black eyes, a blunt nose, a brown or grey body, and a tail smaller than the body, it is likely a Norway rat. They are about 16 inches long, including the tail.<\/p>\n<p>Pack rats are about the same length, but their furry tail is usually equal in size to the body. They have greyish-brown fur, white underbelly, black eyes, and bald ears. Roof rats have pointy noses and scaly-looking tails. They have brown and black fur with much lighter underbelly. They are about the same size as the pack and Norway rats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Species of Rats<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/norway-rats\/\">Norway Rats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/pack-rats\/\">Pack Rats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/roof-rats\">Roof Rats<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-2\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-2\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What damage do rats cause in your home?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Rats have powerful teeth and jaws. Their teeth grow throughout life, and rats must chew on hard substances to keep them filed down. Unfortunately, this allows them to chew and gnaw on plastic, wood, vinyl, thin metals, wood, and other items used to build your home. If you see gnaw marks on baseboards, electrical wires, internet cables, pipes, siding, gutters, or vents, you may have a rat problem.<\/p>\n<p>Rats can chew through drywall and structural beams, making your home unstable. When building a nest in your home, rats will use any suitable materials from inside your home. They may also bring items from outside. If in your attic, they may use sentimental items that aren&#8217;t stored properly. Nests are often built-in insulation, pipes, vents, between walls, or under appliances.<\/p>\n<p>Rats contaminate foods in your pantry and your pet&#8217;s, and replacing them will cost you a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-3\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-3\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What diseases do rats carry?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>The feces and droppings they leave in trails as they move from their nest to a food source can grow mold spores. If you inhale these spores, you are at risk for respiratory problems. Rats can bring many diseases into your home, such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>leptospirosis<\/li>\n<li>salmonellosis<\/li>\n<li>tularemia<\/li>\n<li>plague<\/li>\n<li>rat-bite fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ectoparasites like mites and fleas that live on rats can infest your home. All the pests living on a rat enter your home when they do. Of course, no one wants a rat-related disease. The first step to avoiding potential health hazards is to call for professional help to eliminate the rat infestation.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-4\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-4\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How do you prevent rats?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>The best way to keep rats out of your house is to address the reasons why they are there in the first place. You must make your home and property unattractive to rats, which includes removing their access to food, water, and shelter. Exclusion is one step of this process. Exclusion examples begin with sealing and securing all holes, cracks, broken vents, and other entry points that allow rats to enter your home.<\/p>\n<p>Other exclusions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Properly storing groceries and pet food<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning crumbs that fall behind appliances<\/li>\n<li>Putting food away rather than letting it sit out<\/li>\n<li>Keeping the inside and outside of your home clutter-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When rat control experts implement prevention and exclusion techniques, you have a higher level of reassurance that you will not have rat problems in the future.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-5\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-5\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What are the best home remedies to get rid of rats?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>A rat infestation is a homeowner&#8217;s worst nightmare, stealing your dream of a peaceful, restful, safe home. The good news is that you can implement prevention strategies to avoid a full-scale infestation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eliminate Food Sources.<\/strong> Rats usually come to your home if it&#8217;s a source of easily accessible food, water, or shelter. Eliminating the features that attract rats is an effective prevention option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Your House Clean. <\/strong>Start with proper home sanitation. That includes regularly taking out the trash and proper food storage to minimize rodent attractants. If you have pets, make sure to pick up their food regularly. An unattended pet food bowl is the holy grail for any rodent seeking a home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove Accessible Water Sources. <\/strong>Look for ways to remove water sources around the home. For example, if empty containers around your property collect water, rats will drink from them. Anything that collects and holds water should be removed if possible. Rats do not need a lot of water to survive and can get some water from the foods they find. However, reducing access to water sources is still a good idea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do NOT Use Repellents. <\/strong>Do not buy rat and rodent repellents or frightening devices because they do not work. Strange sounds will scare away a rat, but rats quickly get used to repeated noises. In addition, odor and taste repellents have minimal effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, watch for any potential signs of a rat infestation. If you see any sign of rat activity, call for professional help right away. Rats are prolific breeders that can quickly create a thriving colony in your home. The professionals at Critter Control can help you get rid of your rat issue quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-6\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-6\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What is the benefit of recurrent rat control solutions?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Since rats can gnaw through most home materials, they can make new entry points into your home. Rat repellants and improved sanitation can go a long way to preventing the return of rodents, although it doesn&#8217;t guarantee rats won&#8217;t try to gain access to your home again. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you must repeat the entire rat rodent control process. Instead, regularly scheduled appointments can ensure that your home never sees another large-scale rat infestation.<\/p>\n<p>A professional service that regularly monitors your home for rat problems can spot future issues before things get out of hand. 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