How to deal with a rat infestation in your home

Introduction

A random single little mouse in your house may look cute but this could mean a whole army of mice is living in your house and these creatures can be quite annoying as pests. They are the most populous animals as there are more than 56 species of them around the world. They are social creatures and most commonly found where humans inhabit.

Why they come to infest?

Rats are always in the search of food and shelter, the main reason for their infestation is the poor sanitation. If your house is poorly sanitized, it is a possibility that many of these kinds of rodents will make it their bastion. Their olfactory abilities are pretty high, they can smell stinky odors that welcome them into your house. Moreover, if a bit of food and garbage lay open, it will also attract them, and they will eventually come to your house.

Signs of rat infestation

Droppings are a clear sign of rat infestation. Rat dropping is much bigger than the mice droppings. These are small and black in color. These have an unpleasant odor and you smell a musky odor in your house, there is a possibility that rats have taken your home in their command.



Rats have larger gnaw marks as their teeth never stop growing. And if you see gnaw marks in your house, then it is clear that a rat is inside of your house. Rat’s bites are more prominent then the mice’s, and you can see the bites marks on clothes, wires, cardboards and also on woods. If you see such marks or holes then it is a sign of rat gnawing.

If you hear noises coming out of your attic, roof or walls. It may be a sign of a rat infestation. Rats usually make noises at night as they are nocturnal but you can also hear them during day time. This is because of their behavioral change.

How to deal with it?

Search for nest
Look for lofts and attics places, kitchen and laundries and where there is a small place to infest upon. Search upon ceilings and wall cavities.

Call experts
Exterminators know what to do in these types of situations. They can remove and clean your house and further they can also help you to deal with this situation.

Eliminate their food source
It is important to improve your living by cleaning your home and rodent-proof it. For this you have to eliminate their food source. Make sure to seal your bins and close them properly. Do not leave your pet's food outside the house.

Clean your house
Poor sanitation is the main cause of rat infestation.Make sure to clean your house properly to prevent further rat infestation.

Conclusion
Rat infestation can bring many hazardous diseases in your house. Rat's diseases are the reason you should control their population at home. It is always best to keep your house clean to stop these kinds of infestation. Moreover, cleaning your attics once in a season will also prevent rats.You should always clean your house although there is no sign of a rat. Firstly rats do not enter if your house is completely sanitized, and secondly if they come to your house simply call rat exterminators to get rid of them momentarily. It is the most effective way to remove rats.


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