Rats are highly adaptive animals that you may have spotted anywhere in the city. Rats are commonly seen in parks, subways, alleys, basements, attics, and even in restaurants. These pests will travel far and wide for food. It seems like they could go anywhere, but where do they nest? Rats do have homes they go back to, but they can be hard to find. For professional rat removal, contact rat control Toronto.
There are two species of rats can invade your homes: the brown rat and the roof rat. The brown rat, or Norway rat, has a shaggy brown or grey fur coat and rounded snout. This rat measures up to 40cm in length, tail included, and weighs about 230 grams. The roof rat, also known as the black rat, is somewhat smaller than the brown rat and it has a shiny black coat. While the brown rat naturally burrows in the ground, the roof rat prefers to nest above ground in the trees. It is important to recognize rat entry-points and burrows to determine what you are dealing with. Rat holes in yard can be a clear indication of massive rat infestation and you should call your local pest control company.
Both species are attracted to the warmth, shelter, and proximity to food that human homes provide.
As a burrower, the Norway rat builds tunnels underground that, over time, will reach closer and closer to human homes. If given an opening, such as a crack in the foundation, a Norway rat will nest inside homes and continue burrowing in the insulation between the walls. The insulation behaves much like the earth outside; rats can push and manipulate it around to build nests and tunnels. Roof rats, as the name suggests, like to inhabit roofs, nesting in the insulation of the attic or within false ceilings and cabinets. As rats are nocturnal, both species sleep in their nests during the day and come out at night to find food.
If you suspect rat activity on your property, look for signs to deal with a rat infestation around the perimeter of your home and any holes into the basement or attic that rats could use to get inside. The entrance to a rat burrow is usually between 2 and 4 inches wide and appears smooth and rounded from persistent use. During your search, look for rat droppings and signs of damage resulting from chewing or gnawing. Inside the home, look for smear marks and footprints along the baseboards and listen for scratching and squealing sounds in the walls and attic at night.
Once you have identified signs of a rat infestation, contact a local pest removal company as soon as possible. Rats are naturally destructive creatures that will cost you thousands of dollars in damages as they burrow within the structure of your home. The sooner you catch the rat, the lesser the damage will be, and the easier it will be to get rid of the problem. Call Pest Control Toronto – The Exterminators Inc today for safe and efficient rat removal: 647-496-2211.
