How Do Exterminators Get Rid of Rats?

Rat infestations can result in a great deal of damage in a short amount of time. The large rodents can chew through just about any material on your property, and cause costly damage, spread contamination, and transmit diseases like leptospirosis, rat-bite fever, and typhus. Therefore, you should never attempt to resolve a rat infestation without the help of a professional rat removal exterminator.

Here are a few of the methods rat exterminators use to get rid of rats for good.

An Exterminator’s Steps to Get Rid of Rats

Experienced rat removal exterminators will use the following four-step method to exterminate invasive rats from residential homes and commercial businesses.

1. Property Inspection
   The first step an exterminator takes to get rid of rats is conducting a thorough walkthrough of your entire property, both inside and out.  This will allow the exterminator to locate the rats and determine the size and extent of the infestation in order to strategize an effective rat removal plan of action. An effective exterminator will search all indoor cabinets and crawlspaces for signs of rats and their nests, as well as look around your home’s exterior for clues including burrows, droppings, and footprints.
   
2. Rat Removal
   The second step of the process is complete mice removal. While some exterminators may indiscriminately toss traps and spray your home with chemicals to kill the nuisance rats, a trustworthy exterminator will directly target the pests where they nest using non-toxic and eco-friendly methods that are safe for you, your family, and your pets.
   
3. Rat Prevention
   Once all rats are removed, the next step is preventing their return. Common entry points, including vents, cracks, pipes and other openings, are sealed using caulk, spray foam, or wire mesh to prevent rats from easily chewing through.
   
4. Property Restoration
   The longer the rats have been on your property, the greater chance they’ve caused some sort of damage. Any damaged or contaminated areas are cleaned and repaired to their original condition.

The pest control experts at Critter Control® of Polk County follow the above process to safely and thoroughly get rid of rats on your property.

Trusted Polk County Rat Removal Exterminator Services

If you are dealing with a growing rat problem, rely on the experts at Critter Control® of Polk County. Our licensed and trained rat removal technicians are experienced and equipped to quickly get rid of rats and keep them from returning. To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our effective rat removal services, call Critter Control® of Polk County today at 863-204-2815.