At 1st Choice Pest Control, we’re more than just a rat control company—we’re dedicated professionals who understand the stress and disruption that rat infestations can cause in your home or business. With our skilled team and proven techniques, we ensure effective, lasting solutions tailored to your specific situation. Our commitment to quality service means we go above and beyond, offering trusted expertise and reliable results that keep our clients’ spaces safe and rat-free. Don’t let rats take over—reach out to us today to discuss our comprehensive rat control services and schedule your free consultation.
Prompt action against rats is essential, as they can damage property and spread disease. At 1st Choice Pest Control, we provide safe, effective removal and prevention by sealing entry points for lasting protection. With transparent communication and customized solutions, we ensure your home or business stays rodent-free.
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While good sanitation will not eliminate rats, poor sanitation will certainly attract them and allow them to thrive in great numbers. Remember that rats must have access to a ready supply of food, water, and nesting materials to thrive. Sanitation measures should focus primarily on reducing these sources. To reduce rat populations, and to help keep them away, try the following sanitation measures:
Once the problem has been eradicated we suggest the removal of any old contaminated insulation along with sanitizing the area. After that, it is time to replace the insulation or use a closed cell spray foam to seal off any entry points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Signs of a rat infestation may include seeing rats or rat droppings in or around your home, hearing scratching or gnawing sounds, and noticing damage to food or property.
Rats can enter your home through small cracks or gaps in walls or floors, as well as on items such as pipes or electrical wires.
Effective rat treatments may include using traps or bait stations, as well as sealing cracks and gaps in walls and floors to prevent rats from entering your home. It’s best to consult with a pest control professional for the most effective treatment plan.
To prevent rats from entering your home, seal any cracks or gaps in walls or floors, eliminate sources of food or garbage, and keep your home clean and clutter-free.
Rats are resilient rodents commonly found around the world, thriving in cities, suburbs, and rural areas alike. Norway rats often dig burrows, while roof rats favor high nesting spots. As opportunistic eaters, they consume a wide range of foods and can multiply quickly, creating large populations. Rats can spread diseases such as leptospirosis and salmonella, posing risks to human health. To prevent infestations, it’s essential to block entry points, keep areas clean, and store food in secure containers.
Size: 7 – 9 inches (not including tail)
Weight: 7 – 18 oz
Litters: 4 – 7 per year, with up to 12 young per litter
Breeding Seasons: Year-round
Norway rats are highly adaptable and often thrive in a range of habitats, including urban areas, farms, and fields. They typically burrow along building foundations, beneath debris, or within sewer systems. Their burrows are usually close to food sources, with tunnels about 18 inches deep, often containing a network of chambers used for nesting, food storage, and escape. Norway rats frequently travel along well-defined paths, creating visible runways that connect their burrows to food and water sources.
Size: 6 – 8 inches (not including tail)
Weight: 5 – 10 oz
Litters: 3 – 6 per year, with up to 8 young per litter
Breeding Seasons: Primarily spring and fall, but can breed year-round in warm climates
Roof rats prefer warm, coastal areas and are commonly found in the southern and coastal regions. Unlike Norway rats, they are more likely to nest above ground, often in trees, dense vegetation, or elevated structures. They use their climbing abilities to access food sources in higher places, traveling along power lines or branches. Their nests and paths are typically located at higher elevations, creating above-ground runways that lead to food and water sources.
Size: 7 – 8 inches (not including tail)
Weight: 8 – 12 oz
Litters: 2 – 4 per year, with up to 5 young per litter
Breeding Seasons: Spring and fall
Wood rats are found throughout North America, particularly in arid, rocky, and forested regions. Unlike other rat species, wood rats are solitary and build large, complex nests made of sticks, leaves, and other debris, often in rocky crevices, shrubs, or trees. Their nests, known as “middens,” can be extensive and serve as shelters, storage areas, and breeding sites. Wood rats have a distinctive behavior of gathering and hoarding various objects they encounter, which they use to reinforce their nests. Their travel paths are typically close to their nests and involve minimal open exposure, as they prefer to stay hidden in dense vegetation.
Size: 4 – 5 inches
Weight: 1 – 1.5 oz
Litters: 1 – 2 per year with up to 5 per litter
Breeding Seasons: Spring through Summer
Rock voles, also known as yellow-nosed voles, inhabit the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, preferring cool, moist forest floors with rocky outcrops and dense ground cover. They live in shallow burrow systems under rocks, logs, and moss, often near water sources. These voles are less social than other vole species and spend much of their time alone, foraging for vegetation, fungi, and mosses.
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