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Rid Your Property of Nuisance Rats With Wildlife Removal Services
Rats are very common in San Diego and can be very destructive when it comes to your home and property. In addition, they are known to carry diseases that are harmful to both humans and other animals, which make them a source of health concerns.
When it comes to providing the highest level of protection and safest removal services for your home, contact the professionals at Wildlife Removal Services. We provide rat control in San Diego, CA; Chula Vista, CA; Oceanside, CA; Escondido, CA; Carlsbad, CA; and San Marcos, CA. Call (619) 324-8443 today for a free quote.
Why Choose Us for Rat Control and Removal Services?
- Effective rat trapping and eviction practices
- Professional cleanup and sanitization of nesting areas
- More than 15 years of experience
- Professionally-trained technicians
- Wildlife removal services that comply with California ordinances
Hazards Posed by Rats
If you've discovered that rats have made themselves uninvited guests in your home, then you need to contact the professionals at Wildlife Removal Services as soon as possible. Some common indications that these pests have taken up residence include:
- Sounds in your walls or attic
- Droppings in your garage or other dark spaces in your home
- Materials damaged from gnawing - drywall, pipe insulation, wood, and even cinder blocks
Rats are known to carry a variety of plague viruses including hantavirus and rat-bite fever, as well as host a number of parasites, including tapeworms, fleas, and ticks. In addition, their droppings and urine can poison food supplies.
Given the array of damage and danger they pose to your home and your family, it is vital to enlist the effective and professional rat removal services offered by Wildlife Removal Services to homeowners across San Diego, Temecula, and Orange County.
Sanitation Services After Rat Removal
Once the professionals at Wildlife Removal Services have eliminated your rodent problem, we make sure that any areas where droppings or urine were found are completely sanitized, which will eliminate unpleasant smells and remove any health hazards.
You can also rely on us to sanitize the area they used for nesting. When our professional technicians are done, you'll be able to fully enjoy your home once more, knowing that all rodents have been removed and your space is safely sanitized. Contact Wildlife Removal Services today to get a free quote!
Types of Rodents Common to Southern California
Roof Rats - Roof rats are very common in San Diego and will be the species you will most likely come across in your home, apartment, or business complex. They tend to be climbers as opposed to a borrowing rat, so like to live in house rafters and inside your home's walls. Roof rats tend to be brown to gray in color and have tails that extend longer than the length of their head and body combined. Give us a call for affordable San Diego roof rat control.
Norway Rats - Norway rays are larger in size than the roof rats but are found less commonly in homes around San Diego. They can be black to gray to brown in color and have scaled tails that are shorter than the length of their head and body combined.
Wood Rats -
Wood rats are common outdoors - in wooded areas and canyons. They build nests out of sticks, bark, and other ground debris. They range in color from gray to brown.
Hazards of Rodents Running Amok
Rodent Damage
Rats and mice will gnaw thorough almost anything to get to food sources - drywall, wood, pipe insulation, even cinder block in rare cases.
Diseases and Health Concerns
Rats and mice are known to carry diseases that are quite harmful to humans and even pets and other animals, which is another reason to promptly call animal control if your home is under attack. Rats and mice can carry various plague viruses, hantavirus, rat-bite fever. They are home to certain parasites like tapeworms, fleas, and ticks. Rodents can poison food supplies with their droppings and urine.
Rat Removal, Trapping, and Control Methods
Control Rodents with Proper Exclusion Methods
Control rodents with proper exclusion methods. For this you'll have to:
- Inspect your surroundings and close up any holes leading into your home or buildings.
- Remove easy-to-find food sources by keeping trash cans covered, remove pet foods at night, and throw away any ripened fruits that fall to the ground.
- Do not store food sources outside unless they are kept in metal containers.
- Remove trash or loose debris from your yard.
If these methods aren't effective at keeping rats from infesting your home, call Wildlife Removal Services right away. We offer same-day or next-day rat control San Diego, CA and the surrounding areas can depend on.
Alternative Rat Control Methods
Rat and Mouse Traps
There are many different styles of rat and mouse traps to choose from:
- Snap Traps - These are the most common and effective traps. When the trap is sprung, the rodent is usually killed quickly, reducing the chance of suffering. The TomCat Profession series of traps works every time.
- Electronic Zap Traps - Another kill-trap which electrocutes the rodents as soon as they set off the trap.
- Glue Traps - While glue traps are marketed as humane traps, they really are not very humane. The rat or mouse gets stuck in the glue and will sometimes chew their way to safety. Disposal of a live catch is also a concern and like trapping with a cage, you should call a professional rodent exterminator to dispose of your caught rodents.
Rat Poison or Baiting
Rat poison should be used outdoors only. The last thing you want is a poisoned rodent dying in your home's walls or attic. The smell can be absolutely horrific and close to unbearable. By implementing an effective rat baiting process, you can control rat populations in the surrounding areas.
What to Do After a Rat Removal Service
Rodent Damage Repair
Rodents can damage walls, attics, brick, and even pipes and insulation. A common danger is that rodents can chew through wiring in your home or even your car. Left unchecked, rodent damage can get quite extensive, costly to repair, and dangerous, especially when they cause damage to electrical systems. Keep that in mind if you are debating calling Wildlife Removal Services for professional rodent removal or plan on trying to handle the rat problem yourself.
Sanitation After Rodent Removal
It's good practice to sanitize area where the rodents were nesting. Droppings and urine create a very unpleasant smell and will not disappear unless cleaned up and sanitized.
You should always wear rubber gloves when cleaning up rodents droppings. Spray the droppings and urine with a disinfectant and let soak a few minutes. Clean-up droppings, seal in a plastic bag and place in an outdoor garbage can.
If you need assistance with the post-rat removal clean-up process, turn to Wildlife Removal Services. We have over 15 years of experience providing homeowners throughout Chula Vista, CA; Oceanside, CA; Escondido, CA; Carlsbad, CA; and San Marcos, CA with restoration and clean-up services.
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