Rat Control & Exclusion
Rats chew through wires, contaminate food, and spread disease. We remove them and seal them out.
A rat in your attic is more than a nuisance: it's a fire hazard (they chew wiring), a health risk (they spread disease), and a sign that they've found a way in that needs sealing. Trap-and-release isn't enough. You need removal, sanitation, and exclusion.
Why Rats Are a Problem
The risks go beyond the nuisance. Here's why rats need to be dealt with fast.
- Chew electrical wires (leading cause of unexplained house fires)
- Spread hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis
- Contaminate food, pantry items, and insulation
- Reproduce rapidly (females can have 5–10 litters a year)
- Cause structural damage by gnawing through wood and drywall
Signs You Have Rats
Know what to look for. Early detection means faster, cheaper treatment.
- Scratching or scurrying sounds in attics or walls (especially at night)
- Droppings (½" dark pellets) in pantries, garages, attics
- Gnaw marks on wood, wires, or food packaging
- Greasy rub marks along baseboards or beams
- Nests made of shredded paper, fabric, or insulation
How Bugstinct Treats Rats
A professional, thorough approach, not a surface-level spray.
- 1 Full interior/exterior/attic inspection to locate entry points
- 2 Strategic snap trap and bait station placement
- 3 Exclusion work, sealing every gap larger than a quarter
- 4 Sanitation of droppings and contaminated insulation (when needed)
- 5 Ongoing monitoring to confirm full elimination
- 6 Prevention plan to stop re-entry
Why DIY Fails
A single trap in the attic doesn't touch a colony. Poison without exclusion means rats die in your walls and stink for weeks. Professional rat control finds every entry point, seals them, and removes the rats, which is the only way to stop them from coming back.
Rats FAQs
The most common questions we hear from homeowners.
How many rats are usually in an attic?
Will poison make them die in my walls?
How long does rat removal take?
Rats Won't Wait
Every day costs you more damage. Schedule your rat inspection with Bugstinct today and protect your home, wiring, and family.
Other Pests We Treat
Browse more from the Bugstinct Pest Library.
Mice
Smaller than rats but just as sneaky. Mice reproduce quickly and can squeeze into tiny gaps to set up nests.
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Termites
They eat wood from the inside out and can go undetected for months. Early detection and treatment are key to protecting your home.
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Ants
Common but frustrating. Some invade kitchens, others bite. We'll help identify the type and recommend the right fix.
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