Rat extermination service
Professional exterminators in Quebec
Do you suspect a rat infestation in your home or business? Our rat exterminators will get rid of them for you because these mammals reproduce quickly and can establish a colony in the foundation or attic of your building in no time. Elite Pest Control’s rat extermination service is here to solve your problem.
How do you know if you need to contact a rat exterminator?
- You hear scratching or clicking noises coming from the attic or basement at night
- You see tracks or oily stains along the lower portion of walls
- You find gnawed food containers and boxes
- You notice chewed wires, doors, insulation and various other materials (plastic, wood, aluminum)
- You discover urine and droppings that are approximately 1 to 1.5 cm in diamete.
The damage caused by rats can look like the work of other insects and pests, so you may find it difficult to determine which type of infestation you’re dealing with. In general, rats nibble at anything in their way, much more than mice do. They also leave tracks forming two parallel and slightly notched lines with a space of about 4 millimeters between them.
Why should I call a rat exterminator?
If you’ve seen the tail end of a rat diving for cover in your kitchen, you’ve already figured out that these pests are quite a bit larger than mice. They are also much smarter. Unlike mouse extermination procedures, simply buying spring traps, adhesive traps or rat poison isn’t enough and a rat extermination service is essential.
The most common type of rat found in Quebec homes is the Norway rat, also known as the gray rat. It can get into your pipe and sewer system and establish a colony of up to a hundred individuals. Females can have up to 12 litters of 10 pups per year. With their sharp teeth and claws, they can build tunnels and burrows in sewers, crawl spaces, attics and around buildings.
Moreover, since the rat is a very clever and cautious animal, it tests any new food it finds. It will initially swallow only a small amount to determine whether the food will make it sick. This survival instinct makes the use of poisons a bit complicated. Our rat exterminators are familiar with rat behaviour and have access to products and techniques that are effective against them.
Rat extermination: Beware of disease!
Although the main character of the animated movie Ratatouille was a gentle soul who loved tasty stews and become top chef at a fancy Parisian restaurant, the sewer rats that invite themselves into your home have nothing to do with cartoon cuddliness. The real thing has long been associated with plague epidemics for good reason; rats are carriers of disease and their presence puts humans’ health at risk.
- Toxoplasmosis is a disease that affects the fetuses of pregnant women and is especially dangerous for immunocompromised persons.
- Leptospirosis is contracted through rat urine and causes diarrhea and vomiting.
- Streptobacillosis causes fever after a rat bite; it is less common in modern times.
- Murine typhus and allergies are caused by rat fleas, ticks and mites.
The threat of illness is just another reason to call a rat exterminator. Be sure to choose one who implements safe and effective pest control procedures to get rid of rats and protect the health of your family or employees.
Rat extermination
Rat infestations usually come via the sewers and pipes. That’s where our rat exterminators will begin their search during an inspection of your home or commercial building. As they search for clues, they may use surveillance cameras to determine the extent of the infestation and the location of the rat burrows.
If you are dealing with a small number of rats, the installation of traps and baits may be sufficient, but if it is a well-established colony, use of various types of poisons will be required.
Our extermination strategies always aim to prevent rats from dying indoors; after all, nobody wants to smell a dead rat inside their home. We may use a special type of poison that merely makes the animals feel ill so they leave the premises voluntarily.
After our exterminators have removed the rats, we track down and block off the places where they may have entered. We often work in collaboration with a plumber who performs smoke tests to check the condition of the piping. It’s very important to carry out this work without delay to avoid a re-infestation.
Our rat exterminators also offer a home sealing service to block holes and seal off any tiny or large openings through which rats or other rodents can pass. We install wire mesh on rainwater drain pipes and ventilation vents, and we block any cracks and gaps with cement or other sealants.
Elite Pest Control: Beyond rat extermination
If rats have been in your pantry, you’ll have to throw everything away. It is also important to disinfect all the places where these creatures have passed through, especially in living areas. All Elite Pest Control rat exterminators have been specially trained to carry out the microbial decontamination of buildings. We use products that are safe for the environment and your health.
Have rats invaded your home or business and you want to get rid of them? Contact Elite Pest Control right away.
