Rats are more than just a nuisance; they pose significant dangers to your home and family. Understanding the risks of a rat infestation is the first step in taking action to protect your family and property. In this post, we’ll explore the various threats posed by rat infestations and explain how a professional pest control company like Go Away Pest Control can effectively eliminate these unwelcome guests.
Health Risks
Rats are notorious carriers of diseases that can be transmitted to humans and pets. These diseases include:
Hantavirus: Spread through contact with rat urine, droppings, or saliva, hantavirus can cause severe respiratory issues.
Leptospirosis: This bacterial infection can lead to liver damage, kidney failure, and even death if left untreated.
Salmonella: Rats can contaminate food and surfaces with salmonella bacteria, leading to severe food poisoning.
Rat-Bite Fever: Transmitted through bites or scratches, this disease can cause fever, vomiting, and muscle pain.
Structural Damage
Rats have strong teeth that can chew through almost anything, including wood, plastic, and even electrical wiring. This chewing behavior can lead to:
Fire Hazards: Rats gnawing on electrical wires can create serious fire risks.
Water Damage: Rats can damage plumbing pipes, leading to leaks and water damage.
Structural Weakening: Persistent gnawing can compromise the integrity of wooden structures, leading to costly repairs.
Contamination and Allergies
Rats leave behind droppings, urine, and hair, which can contaminate surfaces and food supplies. This contamination can trigger allergies and asthma attacks, particularly in children and those with preexisting respiratory conditions.
How Go Away Pest Control Can Help
Dealing with a rat infestation requires a comprehensive approach that targets the root of the problem. Here’s how Go Away Pest Control, utilizing Castle Shield, can eliminate rats from your home and prevent future infestations:
Thorough Inspection
Our trained technicians will conduct a detailed inspection of your property to identify entry points, nesting sites, and signs of rat activity. This allows us to develop a tailored treatment plan.
Castle Shield Exclusion Techniques
We use Castle Shield to effectively secure all potential entry points, preventing rats from entering your home. This includes repairing holes, cracks, and gaps in walls, roofs, and foundations using the strongest materials available.
Humane Trapping and Removal
Our team employs modern trapping techniques to humanely capture and remove rats from your property. We place traps in strategic locations based on our inspection findings to ensure effective removal.
Sanitation and Deodorization
After removal, we will clean and decontaminate affected areas, removing feces if needed, and deodorizing to eliminate any lingering odors. This helps reduce health risks and prevents attracting other pests.
Rat Free Guarantee
With Castle Shield, we offer an 18-month guarantee that wildlife will not enter your home. If they do, we will patch the new entry and trap the rat(s) for free.
Critter Removal for Rat Infestations
Rat infestations pose serious dangers to your home and family’s health. By understanding these risks and taking prompt action, you can protect your loved ones and property. Go Away Pest Control offers comprehensive wildlife removal services to eliminate infestations and prevent future problems. Don’t let rats take over your home – contact us today for a thorough inspection and effective pest control solutions.
