When it comes to rodent invasions, no one is immune to damage. If your home has even the slightest weak spot in the exterior walls or in the foundation under ground, mice, rats and other pesky rodents can infest your home. To maintain a healthy and safe home for our family, you’ll need to schedule a time for a company like Critter Control® to complete a full rodent extermination on your property.

Why Are Rodents a Problem?

Rodents like mice and rats are known for carrying diseases and transmitting them to pets and humans, putting your loved ones and yourself in danger. From as common as the salmonella virus and an infection commonly referred to as “rat bite fever”, to something as rare as rabies, rats and mice are common home invaders that can endanger your family.

The critters can also cause damage to your home. They regularly chew on wooden beams, base boards, food packages, and wiring, which can cause electrical fires. Further, they contaminate your insulation and ceiling with their waste. The only response is professional rodent extermination.

What Signs Should You Look For?

Rodent droppings in your cabinets, basement or garage can be a major sign of an infestation, as well as scratching noises in the attic and the scent of urine, fecal matter, or dead animals in the walls, where rodents like to build nests. When rodents infest your property, they can be extremely difficult to get rid of and every second you wait is another second that your loved ones may be exposed to the disease.

Should I Call an Exterminator for a Rat Infestation?

Exterminators are state-licensed technicians trained to kill insects, bugs, and rodents using chemical products, baits, and traps. They apply solutions to interior and exterior spaces of homes, offices, restaurants, warehouses, and other structures.

Exterminators must know the biology, habits, and habitats of rats and mice to stop rodents from causing damage or ease the fears of property owners. They create a plan of action that typically involves repeated chemical applications to treat areas where pests are active.

Rat Exterminator vs Critter Control

Exterminators aim to get rid of pests using a combination of techniques. They begin with a pest inspection of the property to develop a treatment plan. They do not always figure out the source of the pest problem, which means you may experience future pest problems.

At Critter Control, we use various methods to eliminate and prevent rodent activity. “Control” refers to how we provide long-term rat removal solutions.

The size and location of the rat infestation in your home will determine what method we will use to remove them. Because rats breed so quickly, sometimes extermination is the best process to rid your home of rats. If you already have a major infestation, capturing and releasing the rats may not be a reasonable option.

Contact Critter Control® serving Fort Lauderdale, the rodent extermination experts, at 954-504-6467 to schedule a free home inspection. Our experienced team will do a thorough inspection of your home and property, diagnose the severity of your infestation, and work thoroughly to perform high-quality, complete rodent extermination without displacing your family.