It Is Rat Season

ITS RAT SEASON IN PHILADELPHIA

There may be no more frightening pest to home and business owners as rats. Not only are rats scary, but they also carry diseases, and can damage your property fast. Fortunately, there are cutting-edge methods to mitigate rat infestations. The experts at Evans Pest Control know how to deal with rats and other rodents in an efficient manner, so give one of our experts a call at (267) 582-2687 today.

It may not surprise you to know that rat infestations are quite common in the Philadelphia area, even in the cleanest homes or offices. In areas like Northern Liberties, and Fishtown where there is a lot of construction going on, rodents are having to find new territories. When a disruption of their environment occurs, such as when construction is tearing up the block, they move in hoards to the next block over. Displacement is causing rats to move to new territories, and now that fall is upon us – it is surely rat season. As the temperatures drop, rats, mice and other rodents look for warm, dry, and comfortable places to call home–like your house.

It is essential that you obtain treatment by the professionals for rat problems as soon as an infestation is detected. It is important to avoid the most dangerous complications and to make the infestation removal process as easy as possible. Fortunately, finding an autumn rat infestation is not that hard when you know the signs.

SIGNS THAT YOU MAY HAVE A RAT INFESTATION

SCRATCHES
Scratching noises – Have you heard scratching, skittering or rustling noises? This could be a sign of rats. Many rats are excellent climbers so you may even hear this coming from your attic. These noises will likely be heard mostly at night, as rats are nocturnal creatures.

RAT DROPPINGS
Rat droppings – Most of the common rat droppings are dark brown. They look much like a grain of rice. You’ll see these droppings in areas where rats congregate.

SIGNS OF NESTING
Most rats shred soft material to make their nest. If you find insulation, cardboard, and other soft items have been destroyed, leaving a mess around your home or office, it may be a sign that rats have been in the area.

TUNNELS AND HOLES
The common brown rat, for instance, digs extensive tunnel networks. They use these tunnels and holes for storage, nesting and hide their food. Small gaps near the foundation of your home is a signal of an autumn rat infestation and is something you should investigate.

RAT PRINTS
Foot and tail prints – Check out the dusty, and infrequently accessed areas of your home such as in the basement or attic. You may see foot and tail marks in the dust, signifying that a rat has been present or are moving through the area.

GETTING RID OF THE RATS
If you have seen signs of an autumn rat infestation in your home or place of business, it’s important to act quickly. Call Evans Pest Control today. We use state of the art technology combined with many years of experience with rodent control techniques to ensure that your rat problem is addressed quickly and remains under control.
CALL EVANS TODAY AT (267) 582-2687