The Trick To Keeping Rats Away From Your Garden City Home

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There are two types of pests, those we see regularly so we have gotten used to seeing them indoors, and those that we hope to never find in our living areas. Rats fall into the second category. These medium-sized rodents are a huge problem in Garden City because they regularly invade area homes and properties. If you are trying to keep these pests out of your home, we have some things for you to think about today. For emergency services to quickly deal with a current rat infestation, do not hesitate to call the rodent control experts at Pied Piper Pest Control. We will send a technician your way ASAP to remove rats from your Garden City home.

The Life Cycle Of Common Rats

There are two common types of rats that live here in Garden City, brown rats and black rats. The brown rat has an average lifespan of two years and the black rat has an average lifespan of one year. Wild baby rats are born into litters of one to twelve and take ten to twelve weeks to become sexually mature. A female rat has roughly seven litters per year. Taking all of this into consideration, you can start to see how fast rat infestations can grow. 

The Damage And Dangers Rats Can Cause In Your Home

Rats are considered to be one of (if not the most) dangerous pests in Garden City. These furry rodents are responsible for carrying and spreading many forms of harmful disease-causing organisms. Some common diseases rats carry are hantavirus, salmonella, rat-bite fever, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis. Another way rats spread disease is by carrying fleas and ticks into homes. If you didn't know, both fleas and ticks are vectors for harmful diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, murine typhus, and the bubonic plague. 

If getting people sick wasn’t bad enough, wild rats are also incredibly destructive. These pests will chew on anything and everything inside your home, especially if it is something that blocks their path. It is not uncommon with rat infestations for homeowners to find holes through walls and food boxes, gnaw marks on furniture legs, and other severe damage like severed wires and leaky water piping.

Six Eco-Friendly And Effective Rat-Prevention Tips

In order to keep rats out of your Garden City home, you need to implement some preventative strategies. To help you with this, here are six eco-friendly and effective pest control tips and tricks to try today.

  1. Use silicone caulk and some steel wool to fill in holes, gaps, and cracks in your home’s exterior foundation.
  2. Repair or replace damaged window/door screens around your home.
  3. Thoroughly clean your home once a week and keep up with general messes.
  4. Make sure all of your trash cans have tight-fitting lids.
  5. Address moisture problems in and around your home.
  6. Reduce clutter wherever possible and organize your storage areas.

The Best Way To Get Rid Of A Rat Infestation In Your Home

There are only so many ways to get rid of rats. If you are looking for an effective, affordable option to remove these pests from your home, turn to the experts at Pied Piper Pest Control. Our team of trained technicians works hard to ensure our Garden City pest control options are always reliable and customer-friendly.  It all starts with a thorough inspection of your home and property.

Contact our team today to schedule a rodent inspection for your Garden City home or to learn more about our comprehensive rodent control options. We will answer any questions you have and get you on the path to a rodent-free living space.

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