{"id":27493,"date":"2024-03-24T05:33:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T05:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=office-finder&#038;p=27493"},"modified":"2025-10-17T14:40:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T18:40:38","slug":"rats","status":"publish","type":"office-finder","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/rats\/","title":{"rendered":"Rat Exterminator in Fort Pierce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group city-template is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns main-row row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar-col col-lg-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div class=\"navigation-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"inner-navigation-wrap\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\">\n              <ul id=\"subnav\" class=\"default\">\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/bats-in-palm-beach-apartment\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Bats in Palm Beach Apartment\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/port-st-lucie\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Port St. Lucie Wildlife Control\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/rodent-control\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Port St. Lucie Rodent Control\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/rats\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Rats in Fort Pierce\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/west-palm-beach\/roof-rats\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Roof Rat Control\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/insulation-contractor\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Attic Remediation \n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/vero-beach-wildlife-removal\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Vero Beach Wildlife Removal\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n          <ul id=\"subnav\" class=\"default\">\n        <li class=\"active\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/treasure-coast\/\" target=\"_self\">\n            Critter Control serving Treasure Coast\n          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cta-banner-wrapper  \">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n        <div class=\"cta-banner\">\n          <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><\/div>\n          <a\n                        href=\"tel:18002748837\"\n                        class=\"cta-phone-link\">\n            <svg 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-phone\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n            <div class=\"cta-phone-link-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-num\">\n                                  <span>1.800.274.8837<\/span>\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-text\">(No Cats &#038; Dogs)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column main-col col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-rats-in-fort-pierce-homes\">Why Are Rats in Fort Pierce Homes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than a mile of Atlantic Ocean coastline, Fort Pierce, FL, has a warm, humid climate for much of the year. Florida coasts are often home to large\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\">rat<\/a>\u00a0populations, and this city is no exception. In fact, when homeowners fail to properly secure their trash, it is an open invitation for rat infestations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rat-diseases\">Rat Diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As many as 35&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/diseases-from-rats\/\">diseases<\/a>&nbsp;are associated with rats in Fort Pierce, and the rodents spread viruses and bacteria in several different ways, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scrapes, scratches, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-bites\/\">bites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact with saliva, urine, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-droppings\/\">droppings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parasites in rat fur like ticks and fleas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-of-rat-infestations-in-fort-pierce\">Signs of Rat Infestations in Fort Pierce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"36217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.492887-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.492887-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.492887-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.492887-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.492887-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.492887-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"36209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.576328-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.576328-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.576328-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.576328-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.576328-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.576328-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"36214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.692432-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36214\" 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https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.821933-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.821933-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.821933-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"36215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.936432-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.936432-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.936432-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.936432-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.936432-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144034.936432-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"36216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.02667-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.02667-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.02667-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.02667-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.02667-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.02667-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"36213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.123659-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.123659-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.123659-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.123659-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.123659-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.123659-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"36210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.199487-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.199487-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.199487-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.199487-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.199487-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.199487-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"36211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.286136-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.286136-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.286136-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.286136-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.286136-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.286136-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"36212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.391415-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.391415-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.391415-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.391415-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.391415-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Photo_761144035.391415-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats in Fort Pierce can enter&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rats-in-homes\/\">homes<\/a>&nbsp;through holes the size of a quarter. Residents might hear scratching sounds coming from walls or noises overhead when the pests enter and exit.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-noises\/\">Squeaking sounds<\/a>&nbsp;may also indicate a rat problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These rodents are often quite destructive in an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodents-in-the-attic\/\">attic<\/a>, gnawing on wiring and wooden framing. Once inside, the pests that find their way to the pantry also contaminate 10 times more food than they&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/what-do-rats-eat\/\">eat<\/a>. When rats in Fort Pierce become a problem, rely on Critter Control for professional removal and prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Rat Rodent Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats breed throughout the year, reproducing seven or eight times yearly with seven or more offspring per litter. It doesn&#8217;t take long for your home to become infested with rats. The more rats you have, the more damage occurs. Calling a rat rodent control expert at the first sign of rodent activity is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to control a rat problem yourself can lead to mistakes that worsen the situation. Using the wrong traps, insufficient traps, or the wrong bait can mean the rat population in your home will continue growing. Placing a trap in the wrong place may lead to a rat dying within your walls. The smell of decay can be intolerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rat control experts devise a comprehensive plan consisting of an inspection, trapping, removal, exclusion, prevention, and sanitization. They have the proper tools to assess and implement the rat control plan so that you and your family are safe and do not have to worry about future rat problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rat-trapping-and-extermination\">Rat Trapping and Extermination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trapping is the most effective method of rat control. The size of the infestation will determine the number of traps, the types of traps, and the rat bait to use. Infestation size also determines the process&#8217;s length, which can range from a few days to weeks. With a large colony, other control measures, including tamper-resistant bait stations, may be required around the perimeter of your structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sooner you call the professionals for help, the sooner trapping and rat removal can begin. They take care of everything, including proper disposal and sanitization, so all evidence of rats is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-removal-cleanup\">Post-Removal Cleanup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After removing the animal, the wildlife service technician applies sanitization agents to ensure the area is clean and won&#8217;t affect you or your family. Any traces of rat feces or urine can lead to unwanted consequences, including attracting more rodents and growing mold spores. Technicians will thoroughly disinfect where necessary, including removing dead rats. With that, you can breathe easier in your own home. Beyond sanitation, our specialists will help with certain repairs, such as replacing damaged insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rat Exclusion and Preventing Rats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you successfully remove every rat in your home but do not implement exclusion and prevention techniques, your home is at risk for future rat activity. One of our technicians&#8217; first exclusion methods is to seal up all quarter-inch or larger entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A few common entry points for rats include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>foundation cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loose-fitting screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>holes for pipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chimneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loose soffits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rats will likely gnaw through materials like plastic, wood, and caulking to enter your home. The professionals will use sealants, wire mesh, and other rat-proofing structures to safeguard your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recurring Rodent Control Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rat removal steps above will give your home a much-needed reset. However, rats are clever and persistent and may try to reenter your home. Their search for food, water, and shelter may lead them back to your home, where they may try to create new entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take management steps after completing the rat rodent control process to ensure your home maintains safety. For instance, regularly scheduled monitoring appointments with a professional can ensure you don&#8217;t experience future rat problems. Technicians search for new entry points and any signs of rat activity inside and outside your home. 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