When rats are present in a home, they can cause destruction and exposure to serious diseases. It is crucial homeowners recognize the signs of a rat infestation so they will know when they need to call Anne Arundel County Animal Control. A pest control company can work to safely and effectively remove the rats from a home and help prevent their reinfestation, so the home is safe for homeowners.
The signs of a rat infestation include:
* Because rats prefer to hide out of sight, seeing one can mean there is an infestation in the home. If the walls have become too full to hide in, the rats may come out in the open. If a rat is seen, chances are there are more in hidden areas. It is crucial a pest control company comes in as soon as possible to take care of the infestation before it becomes severe.
* Rat droppings are a sure sign of a rat problem in a home. Rat droppings are much larger than mice droppings and will typically be scattered along walls, in drawers, and in cabinets. Exposure to droppings can cause serious illness, so it is important the rat problem is taken care of and proper cleaning procedures are used to disinfect the home.
* A subtle sign of problems with rats is dirt or grease tracks along the base of walls. As rats move about, they will leave scent trails to inform other rats of food sources. If these signs are seen, it behooves a homeowner to have their home checked.
* If no inside signs are noticed, a homeowner should check around the outside perimeter of their home. Rats tend to run on the same trails and burrows around the home, once they have been established. If burrow or rat tracks are found, the homeowner needs to call for Anne Arundel County Animal Control.
If you are a homeowner who has noticed the signs of a rat infestation in your home, there is help available. For more information on the pest control services that can get rid of your rat problems, visit us. They offer a host of pest control services to meet your every need.
