Norway Rat Control Services

Look for burrow holes near foundations, droppings along walls, and gnaw marks on wood or plastic surfaces. Fresh soil mounds and greasy rub marks on baseboards are also strong indicators of Norway rat activity.

Norway rats enter buildings through foundation gaps, utility openings, and damaged vents as small as 1/2 inch in diameter. They also create access by burrowing under structures and gnawing through building materials.

Professional treatment combines exclusion work, strategic bait station placement, and targeted trapping systems. This integrated approach addresses both active infestations and future prevention needs.

Initial treatment effects begin within days, while complete control typically requires 2-3 weeks. With proper maintenance and prevention, results can last indefinitely.

Our treatments use EPA registered products in tamper resistant stations placed strategically away from children and pets. All products and methods follow strict safety protocols while maintaining effectiveness.

Prevention requires sealing all potential entry points, maintaining proper sanitation, and eliminating ground cover near buildings. Regular property inspections help catch new activity early.

Our technicians conduct thorough interior and exterior examinations, focusing on foundation areas, utility entries, and potential food sources. The inspection includes documentation of burrow systems and entry points while identifying specific risk factors.

Norway rats are drawn to properties by available food sources, ground level shelter opportunities, and water availability. Poor exterior maintenance and easy access to structures increase attraction.

Most customers notice decreased activity within the first week of treatment. Complete control typically occurs within 2 to 3 weeks as the full program takes effect.

Professional control provides access to restricted use products and specialized exclusion techniques not available to consumers. Experts can also identify hidden entry points and implement comprehensive prevention strategies.

Commercial services include detailed documentation, ongoing monitoring, staff training, and emergency response capabilities. Programs are customized to maintain operational continuity while meeting regulatory requirements.

Natural deterrents provide limited, temporary results without addressing the root causes of infestation. Professional methods combine more effective control measures with lasting prevention strategies.

Clear access to exterior foundation areas and interior wall spaces where signs of activity have been noted. Secure food sources and follow specific preparation guidelines provided by your technician.

Quarterly inspections are recommended for most properties, with monthly service available for high risk locations. Monitoring frequency may adjust based on activity levels and risk factors.

Cold weather increases indoor rat activity as colonies seek shelter, while wet conditions can drive rats to higher ground. Treatment strategies adapt to seasonal behavior patterns.

These rodents regularly damage electrical wiring, plumbing systems, and building materials through their gnawing behavior. Their burrowing can also undermine foundations and create structural instability.

Initial rat sightings may continue as the control program affects the entire colony. This temporary activity typically decreases significantly within the first two weeks of treatment.

The most effective approach combines professional exclusion work, strategic bait placement, and comprehensive monitoring. This integrated method addresses both immediate control and long term prevention.

Traditional repellents offer minimal effectiveness against Norway rats. Professional exclusion methods and habitat modification provide more reliable long term results

Professional grade rodenticides in secured bait stations provide the most reliable control. Bait selection and placement require proper licensing and expertise for safe, effective results.

Norway rats are larger, ground dwelling rodents that burrow, while roof rats are smaller and prefer elevated nesting sites. Treatment strategies differ based on these distinct behavior patterns.

Norway rats are strongly attracted to high-protein foods, with pet food being one of their most preferred food sources when left accessible in garages or outdoor feeding areas. These opportunistic feeders also readily consume meat, fish, grains, and nearly any human food waste they can access, particularly favoring foods with strong odors.

Norway rats pose serious health risks as carriers of numerous diseases, including rat bite fever which can be transmitted through bites, scratches, or contact with contaminated surfaces. These rodents also contaminate food and preparation surfaces with their urine, droppings, and fur, potentially spreading diseases like salmonella, leptospirosis, and other dangerous pathogens.

Norway rats are commonly known as sewer rats due to their frequent presence in urban sewer systems and their ability to swim and navigate through plumbing networks. The sewer rat nickname accurately describes their habitat preference, as these rodents thrive in underground environments and often use sewer lines to access buildings and move throughout urban areas.