We offer commercial roof rat removal services in Ann Arbor, FL for large and small buildings. There is literally no pest or rodent problem that we can not solve. We truly care about finding every entry point so if we find an opening we document it well. You have find more information on our blog concerning pests and pest control procedures, which covers residential rat trapping as well. The work we provide today will last years years, we don’t simply put down a rodent treatment and hope you call us back.
Wild rodents can cause home damage, contaminate food, and cause illness in people and pets. Rodent infestations are more likely to occur when events, such as flooding, displace them. To avoid rodent infestation, remove potential rodent food and water sources and store food for people and pets in sealed containers. Clear away debris and other material that rodents can hide in. Safely clean up rodent droppings, urine and nesting areas, always wearing gloves and spraying material with disinfectant until thoroughly soaked before attempting to remove or clean.
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I highly recommend snap traps, not live cage traps, certainly not glue boards, and most definitely not poison! Never poison rats, it doesn't solve the problem and it just creates more problems.
In tropical or semi tropical regions, the season may be nearly year-round.
While you are preventing future rat population growth through inspection, sanitation, and exclusion, you will also want to begin working towards elimination of the population that is already present through trapping and baiting.
Products sold as general animal repellents, based on taste and/or odor, are sometimes advertised to repel animals, including rats, from garbage bags.
Roof rats are highly adaptable.
You can't ignore wildlife problems, because of the damage and health risks that rats cause.
These rats are primarily active at night.
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The first and most crucial thing is to inspect the house and find all possible entry holes, and before starting any trapping, carry out repairs and seal the attic so the rats can't get in again.
The common wooden snap traps that are effective for Norway rats are effective for roof rats.
They are sometimes found living in rice fields or around poultry or other farm buildings as well as in industrial sites where food and shelter are available.
Cage trapping is often considered to be the most humane way of dealing with an animal problem, and certainly when it comes to larger animals it is fair to say that it can be effective.
A rat does not want to be exposed to danger outside for very long! If you think you can just seal shut the entry holes into the house during the daylight when they are outside, that is incorrect.
They have coarse, brown fur, with lighter fur on the undersides.
Seal any openings larger than ¼ inch with caulk, wood, mesh, or other appropriate materials.
Trim all tree branches to further prevent entry.
Observation Rats are not usually seen during the day unless disturbed from their protective harborage or because of intolerable competition from other rats.
They are constantly exploring surroundings and notice changes and are suspicious by nature.
Visual sightings of live or dead rodents indicate rodent activity.
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They have coarse, brown fur, with lighter fur on the undersides.
There are two basic methods of rat population reduction:
They are nocturnal by nature and are accomplished climbers.
Lethal control often combines the use of rodenticides with non-toxic control measures such as snap traps or glue boards.
They may be frightened by sound-producing devices for awhile but they become accustomed to constant and frequently repeated sounds quickly.
Adult females are able to reproduce at 3-5 months old, can produce up to five litters each year with about 5-8 young in each litter.
Baiting - This method uses poisons, or rodenticides, to attract and kill rodents.
Trim all tree branches to further prevent entry.
Observation Rats are not usually seen during the day unless disturbed from their protective harborage or because of intolerable competition from other rats.
One of the more common techniques for bait use is to place the bait formulation in a tamper proof rodent bait station that protects the bait from accidental exposure to non-target animals or people.
Rats, like mice, are omnivorous rodents.
