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Rat Infestations and Pest Control

Just like mice, rats live alongside our homes and us. They always find a way to survive and thrive, so many people have a hard time getting rid of them. This comes as no surprise, given that rats are very intelligent animals.

These nocturnal visitors can easily enter a house through a quarter-size hole. The presence of a rat control problem undoubtedly causes concerns for homeowners. Aside from property damage, a rat problem can mean various diseases. Even though they are not as dangerous as mice, many people fear them. However, just because you don’t want rats in your home doesn’t mean you should try controlling rats using cruel methods. 

To solve a rat control problem, people often resort to poisons or traps, some of which are lethal. Is there a humane alternative to these methods?

Why Choose Humane Rat Infestation Removal

Rather than killing rats, you should consider implementing humane methods that involve eviction or deterrence. There are two principal reasons to avoid killing rats and mice:

  • Lethal methods don’t offer a long-term viable solution for pest control. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you will address your pest control problem by killing a single rat or even a couple of rats. After a while, other rats will start moving into the vacated area.
  • Killing rats usually causes suffering. In the event of some rat removal poisons, this may take a few days or weeks.
  • Using poison around your home will put young children and pets at risk. This may result in unintended victims.
  • Mouse and rat control poisons used for pest control are often harmful to the environment.
Why Choose Humane Rat Removal in Hamilton

How To Perform A Rat Removal Process In Your Home

Despite spending the majority of their time at night, rats often leave footprints, rub marks, scratching noises, holes, and nests as evidence that they have invaded your house. The sounds that rats’ paws make as they move can be a warning sign of their presence, particularly if you have wooden floors or if they are moving around your loft.

Rats are constantly looking for new food sources, such as pet food containers, and safe, dry harborages, especially during inclement weather. Because they are nocturnal, rodents can be very elusive during the day.

A rat control problem can be detected by a number of telltale symptoms, such as noises, rat droppings, smells, and broken hardware around the house. Male and female rats and mice both enjoy building homes out of soft materials like paper or cotton.

Property Inspection

First things first, it is necessary to inspect a property thoroughly, including garage, shed, attic, roof, and the exterior. You will want to confirm there is a rat control problem out there.

Our trained technicians have extensive experience in identifying different kinds of rodents. They will examine and check all the affected areas for your rat control problem. Rats often leave clear signs which can give us a better idea of the size of their population. Once the rats are identified, we will suggest the best solution based on the findings.

Humane Rat Populations Removal Process

It is challenging to deal with rat behavior for the whole population. Instead, the building should be addressed as a whole by eliminating entry points so that there is only one exit left. This will cause rats to starve out. Once the rats run out of food, they will leave the building through the only exit available.

One-way door method allows the rats to leave themselves. They typically leave the houses during the first night. The goal is to seal up all the entry points in your home and set up a one-way door with tamper resistant bait stations.

The rodent will press down a lever by its body weight when getting out. Once the rat exits, the lever will snap back and permanently lock it out. After evicting the animal successfully,  the one-way door will be removed and the available area will be sealed up.

How To Keep Rats Out Of Your Home

As the old saying goes, “An ounce of rat-proofing is worth a pound of cure.” That said, you should keep rats out of your house rather than fighting them. Do not try to control rats and mice with food supplies that are easily accessible. Keep in mind that the food you throw away in your compost bin or rubbish is a tempting buffet for rodents.

By sealing off all the holes (entry points) and reinforcing the critical areas, we will keep your home rat-free. In fact, this will deter rats from invading your home and ensure your peace of mind.

Decontamination and Rat Bait Stations Clean Up

Once the rat control problem is resolved, it is important to perform a thorough cleanup. The affected areas should be decontaminated to neutralize body oils and scents from feces, nesting, and urine. If left untreated, scents scattered around will attract more rats in the future.

Our team will thoroughly clean up the mess and remove any debris left by the rats. Not only will this reduce the risk of new infestations, but it will also protect the health of your family. Rodents can carry infectious diseases, so special care should be taken to avoid contamination. 

Due to the possible dangers, you are not advised to remove them on your own. Let Wildside Wildlife Removal solve your wildlife problem in a non-lethal, humane way. With the correct approach, it is possible to address rat removal permanently.

Other Services We Offer

When it comes to humane wildlife removal and pest control we are knowledgeable, capable, reliable, and humane. Our experts are experienced in dealing with a wide range of infestations, from bats to mice to skunks and even dead wildlife. If you're looking for a humane solution to your wildlife infestation problems, then our team would be more than happy to speak with you! We can be there every step of the way to provide a plan and execute it, as well as train you and your family on how to prevent rodents from causing further infestations in the future. When you go with Wildside, you get the full package — we are dedicated to ensuring that your home or office can be wildlife-free without resorting to extreme measures or inhumane treatments. Feel free to call us today to set up a consultation!