Oh, rats! It finally happened. Your home has a rat problem. Where did these pests come from, and why do they want to live inside your walls? We are going to talk about this today.
Here is everything you need to know to get rid of rats in Maryland and how to identify an infestation in your home. If you are more interested in a fast, professional solution to rats, call Miche Pest Control. Let us talk you through your options and find an option for pest control in Maryland to solve the problems you are facing indoors.
How To Identify A Rat
Rats are one of the most easily identified pests here in Maryland. They are much bigger than mice, have plump rear ends, and often make noise late at night. To identify an infestation without even seeing these furry invaders, look for these signs of rats inside your home:
- Pellets of fecal droppings
- Urine stains or urine pillars
- Gnaw marks on furniture and other items
- Holes chewed through walls, boxes, and utility piping
- Random electrical outages in outlets
- Torn-up fabrics, paper, or insulation
If you find it challenging to identify rats indoors, bring in our team for a second opinion. We will inspect your living areas and point out signs of an infestation.
The Damage And Dangers Rats Can Create
You probably understand that picking up a wild rat is not a good idea. These pests are feral and will bite if they feel trapped or threatened. A rat's bite can be tainted with harmful disease-causing organisms. This pest also spreads disease passively through its fecal droppings and urine. Avoid the diseases rats carry by cleaning your home frequently, avoiding foods and beverages that they might contaminate, and removing these furry pests as fast as possible.
Rats are not just dangerous; they are also incredibly destructive. These furry rodents love to chew holes through walls to make traveling indoors easier. They also tear up paper, fabrics, and insulation to gather materials for their nests. Sometimes rats chew on things to file down their teeth. Our goal is to help you avoid this damage inside your home.
Why DIY Rat Control Often Fails
Dealing with rats should be as simple as opening your door and letting these furry rodents run out. Unfortunately, this is far from the case—rats like living inside your home and aren’t going anywhere without a push. Many homeowners try to push rats out using poison, traps and bait. These methods are often ineffective, especially with larger infestations. Another thing to consider is that most rodenticides are harmful to humans and pets when misused. It would be best to leave these methods to the professionals. If you want to face rats on your own and only have a couple of these pests indoors, we recommend snap traps baited with peanut butter. If this method doesn’t work within two weeks, give us a call.
Call The Professionals At The First Sign Of Rats
To get rid of rats in Maryland, you should highly consider investing in professional assistance. At Miche Pest Control, we understand how to identify signs of rats and what methods work best to remove and prevent these local pests. Let us visit you today to service your home. We will find out where these pests are hiding and use rat control products and methods to remove them from your property.
Call now to learn more about our comprehensive rat control services and schedule an appointment for your Maryland home and property.