Have attic rats taken over? Let us help you solve your attic rat problems!
Let our team assist you with the knowledge and effective process of attic rat removal. You probably know that attic rats can cause big problems with your AC air ducts as well as create a big mess with your attic insulation. Let us help you take care of the problem from start to finish.
If you are experiencing rodent infestation in your home, taking immediate action will be necessary to protect your house, ensure the safety of your family and save you from extensive repairs in the future. The issue should be addressed at the very first sign of rat appearance, rather than waiting until the problem escalates into enormous proportions.
Rats spread various diseases such as Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease, Leptospirosis and Rat-bite Fever:
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease:
This serious illness is often mistaken for the influenza due to its flu-like symptoms. If left untreated, it could lead to kidney, heart and lung failure and eventual death.
- Leptospirosis:
Severe bacterial infection leading to complications including extreme bleeding.
- Rat-bite Fever:
Most commonly occurs when in contact with feces and secretions left by rats or when the person is bitten. It will cause the brain tissue degeneration if not diagnosed and treated within early stages.
As you can see, having your home infested by rats creates serious health dangers for all inhabitants, including your pets. Hot and humid climate of Florida creates perfect opportunity for rat breeding and spread of disease. The rat population quickly occupies the chosen location and mates immediately.
The attics are typically targeted first and it is usually followed by rat population spreading throughout the house. They can destroy the air duct systems, electrical wiring, plumbing and insulation. Older homes are especially targeted as the attics are normally insulated by wool fillers. This type of material provides warmth and perfect mating and breeding ground for rodents. Homes located in areas close to wildlife are also at danger of inquiring these unwanted pests.
Rat control experts can be contacted to aid with the infestation. The process starts with the full inspection of the home and is especially focused on reviewing the attic. The presence of the rats is usually first noticed by the occupants of the home, and they will most likely be able to help the expert with the preliminary survey of the house.
Full assessment will be made and any damages will be listed on the report. The price is also disclosed at this time and presented to the owner. Early detection of rat presence can be easily addressed at a fairly low price. Homes, which have been neglected, may require complete renovation of the attic, electrical systems and cleaning or repairing of the air ducts.
Rat traps are placed in all locations frequently visited by the rodents. The rat control crew will return within a week to evaluate the results and provide any additional suggestions if necessary. In most instances, the house can be successfully decontaminated at this point. In cases of severe infestations, the process may have to be repeated several times until the dwelling is safe to occupy again.
Most rat removal companies do not use poison to trap the rats, but other proven methods to ensure safety. After the rats are removed, all affected areas are treated and sanitized to help protect the home in the future.
