Rats carry diseases. When they come inside your home or business, they contaminate the surfaces they touch, potentially transmitting these diseases to those in your home, even the pets. Rats also damage and destroy property- including the structure of your home. Where you see one rat, there’s more- potentially dozens more-hiding around your place. Quick action can help simplify rat infestations in Tuscumbia. Learn how to get rid of rats below.  

Seal Entry Points

Search the home for entry points and seal them with mesh. Any type of crack or hole in the home’s interior that measures ½” wide is accessible by rats. Rats cannot chew through the mesh.  This method is most effective because it keeps rats and other insects and rodents out of your home, giving you less headache to deal with.  

Snap Traps

Snap traps provide an effective method of rat elimination. Set the traps with bait on “rat runways.” You’ll notice the runways by the droppings they leave as they travel back and forth via these pathways. Remove rats and reset traps as they are caught.  

Clean Attics & Basements

Rat urine and feces collect in attics and basements, the areas of the home the rodent spends most of his time. Clean and disinfect these areas well. Not only does cleaning the areas well give you the assurance that dangerous diseases do not lurk, but it also refreshes your space.  

Schedule Professional Rat Control in Tuscumbia

Rat poisons and pesticides that treat rats are available for purchase at your favorite home improvement stores but administering them yourself can be ineffective or dangerous. Over-the-counter pesticides, including rat poison, contain different ingredients that are not as effective as those used by professionals. Even still, pesticides can be dangerous to humans and pets if not correctly administered. It is safer to call professional rat control in Tuscumbia instead. Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services, including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, and mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride PestControl is a reliable source of quality pest-management solutions delivered by a team you can trust. Call us today for any of your pest control needs.