While rats may be small, they can quickly cause big problems for your Monroeville property if they’re allowed to nest and breed. Rats are often drawn to commercial or residential spaces because they provide a safe, dry space with easy access to food and water. The nocturnal critters will also keep you up at night with scratching and squeaking noises as they scurry around your property, gnaw on your belongings and contaminate surfaces in their search for food.
As soon as you notice rats on your Monroeville property, you’ll want to act fast to get rid of them for good. However, DIY methods aren’t as effective as you may think. In fact, they can sometimes make a rat problem worse. Therefore, if you need safe and effective rat removal for your Monroeville home or business, contact the experts at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh.
The Dangers of Rats in Your Monroeville Property
Aside from being a nuisance, rats can pose a big risk to the health and safety of you, your loved ones and your property. Some of the biggest dangers invasive rats pose include:
- Property Damage: Rats’ teeth constantly grow, so they must gnaw on materials to dull them down. Their chewing can cause serious damage to critical parts of your home’s infrastructure, including baseboards, electrical wires and attic insulation.
- Contamination: Rat droppings are left in areas where they eat – which can include your kitchen. Their feces can contaminate your perishable goods, leading to dangerous foodborne illnesses if consumed.
- Diseases: Rodents are known carriers of several infectious diseases, which can be spread through both direct and indirect contact. Illnesses such as rat-bite fever, salmonellosis and leptospirosis can all cause life-altering side effects.
Efficient and Effective Rat Removal Services
Critter Control® of Pittsburgh has protected Monroeville and the Greater Pittsburgh area for more than 20 years against nuisance wildlife, including rodents like mice and rats. Our four-step rat removal process is both effective and humane, keeping the health of everyone in mind. Our method includes:
- Inspection: We’ll conduct a thorough walkthrough of your property’s interior and exterior to determine the size and extent of the rat problem.
- Removal: Following a personalized plan that fits your rat removal needs, we use eco-friendly and low-risk treatments to trap and remove the rats from your home or business.
- Restoration: Any areas contaminated by the infestation are sanitized and repaired.
- Exclusion: To prevent rats or other pests from returning, we’ll seal up all located entry points with strong materials like silicone caulk, copper wire mesh or spray foam.
To schedule an inspection of your Monroeville home or business and receive a free rat removal estimate, call Critter Control® of Pittsburgh today at 412-767-4067.
