Rodents can cause a lot of different problems in your Palm Beach County home. They contaminate food, damage insulation, and electrical wires, and carry disease-causing bacteria. Rodent infestations are also dangerous because they produce allergens that trigger allergic reactions.
If you have an issue with rodents we can help! AAAC Wildlife Removal is experienced at removing any type of rodent from residential properties. We offer rodent control services as well as other nuisance wildlife control services in Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas.
A Palm Beach homeowner’s worst nightmare is to discover that they have a rat problem. Rats are destructive animals that will chew through virtually anything to get at food. They can cause costly damage to your home, contaminate the area with bacteria, and even spread disease.
Removing rats from a residential property is not easy especially when you’re dealing with an infestation of rodents. A rat problem needs immediate attention if you want to prevent further damage. Our Palm Beach rat removal experts are experienced in dealing with any type of rodent infestation, including rats!
Rat Borne Disease Spread in your House
Rats are known to carry many different diseases. Diseases like rat-bite fever, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), Rickettsia typhi/murium infection, tularemia, and plague can all be spread by rodents. Some of these diseases may lead to death if not treated early.
The chief vector of disease transmission is usually through the rat’s droppings or urine. The rat doesn’t know how to use the bathroom in a sanitary way and will contaminate their surroundings with feces and urine. This can easily lead to humans becoming infected if they come in contact with the droppings or urine.
Rats Transmit Hantavirus
One of the most deadly diseases that rats transmit is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. This virus attacks the lungs and can be fatal if not treated early. The best way to avoid this disease is to prevent any and all contact with rodents, including rats. Droppings and urines are the most common ways to contract rat-borne diseases specially hantavirus.
The symptoms that Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome causes are: fever – sometimes as high as 103-105 degrees Fahrenheit. Headaches and muscle aches. Chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. While the symptoms may seem like a severe case of food poisoning or even the common cold, it is best to seek medical attention immediately if you think you have come in contact with rodents.
Palm Beach Pest Control: Damage and Hazards from Rats
Rats are the most common pest to infest homes. If you’re noticing droppings in your kitchen or behind cupboards then chances are there is a rat problem that needs attention immediately! A rat infestation can lead to serious damage to your home, contamination of food and water supplies, and many other health problems for people living in the home.
- Fire risk: rats chewing through electrical wires can result in house fires. Rats may chew on insulation and expose wiring, leading to short-circuits that cause sparks.
- Pipes damage: rats gnaw on pipes to grind their teeth down to a manageable length, and can cause extensive damage that will require repair.
- Food contamination: rats contaminate food with their urine and feces, which can lead to food poisoning or other illnesses.
- Structural damage: rat droppings are acidic and contain bacteria that can corrode wood, metal, and plastic.
- Health Risk: rats and their parasites pose a risk of salmonellosis, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis. All potential risks to humans living in the home through exposure to bacteria and associated diseases.
Wildlife Entry Points into your House
Rats are not just a health hazard, they’re also a major nuisance. Not only do they contaminate your home with their droppings and urine but they can also damage property as well. One of the main ways that rats gain access into your home is through small openings and cracks in the exterior.
They can easily squeeze through spaces as small as a quarter inch. Once they’re in your home, rats will establish their territory and quickly start reproducing. Within just a few months you can have an infestation of dozens or even hundreds of rats running around your house. These critters’ teeth continue to grow throughout their lives so they can quickly chew through wood, metal, and even concrete to get into your home.
It’s important to seal off any holes that you see on the exterior of your home. This will prevent a rat infestation and also keep other pests like raccoons, squirrels, and bats from getting into your home as well. DIY repairs are a great way to save money, but if you’re not comfortable with doing the repairs yourself, it’s best to call in a professional pest control company.
Palm Beach Pest Control and Rodent Behavior
In the Palm Beaches area, you need to understand that mice and rats may differ in their preferences, but when they are on an empty stomach, they are all omnivorous (that is, they consume both plants and animals). Rats keep gnawing because their incisors continue to grow until they die. The rat’s front teeth, top, and bottom grow about half an inch per year. That is a lot of growth for such small creatures.
Rats and mice are usually nocturnal unless their environment becomes stressful. If you begin to see them during the day, then there must be a risk of starvation or overcrowding. Rodents like rats can survive in any area such as burrows, sewers, basements, and attics.
These critters and normally afraid of human beings and will run away when they see or smell us. However, if there is food available to them near humans (such as pet food), they may learn to associate people with an easy meal. Rats have an extraordinary smell that can detect predators and food from a long distance.
Rodent Removal in Palm Beach: Here are the steps
1. Evaluation
The first step in any rodent removal process is to properly evaluate the situation. This means taking into account the size of the infestation, where they are getting in, and what kind of damage they are causing. Check every possibility of entry from the roof, attic, walls, and foundation and seal them. Also, check the exterior of your home for any cracks or holes that may be used to get inside as rodents can chew through almost any material. Our job is to make sure that you are in control of the situation.
2. Rat and Rodents Exclusion
Now that our team has identified all of the entry points, it’s time to seal them off. We will use a variety of materials and techniques to make sure that the rodents can’t get back in. This may include sealing up holes with steel, concrete, or other durable materials. We also use wire mesh and metal flashing to cover up any openings that are too small for rats to get through.
3. Rodent Extermination and Removal
Now that the rodents are no longer getting in, it’s time to deal with them. The most humane way to get rid of rats is through trapping and removal by one of our specialists. We will use snap traps or live traps (depending on your preference) to catch all remaining rodents. We have invested in the latest technologies and equipment to make sure that this process is as humane as possible.
Once all of the rodents have been removed, our team will clean up any mess that they may have left behind and take steps to prevent them from returning in the future. We also offer a warranty on our services so you can rest assured knowing that your home is rodent-free. We abide by all state and county laws and operate with complete transparency, so you can trust us to get the job done.
Our team refuses to use poison bait as it is inhumane and can also pose a danger to pets, children, and other wildlife. Poisoning rodents and rats can cause dehydration, starvation, and infection in your water lines.
4. Rat Droppings Decontamination
Rat or rodent feces can be poisonous and pose a health hazard to your family as well as pets. The droppings should be cleaned up immediately because they will attract other vermin such as black mold, insects, cockroaches, etc. Our technicians know how important it is for you to have a safe environment so we offer full decontamination services to make sure your home is rat-free. Our team wears personal protective gear and uses the latest equipment to make sure that your home is safe for you and your family.
5. Rat Damage Repair
Rodents can cause a lot of damage to your home in a very short amount of time. They will chew through walls, wires, insulation, and just about anything else they can get their teeth on. We understand the importance of repairing this damage so that your home is safe and looks like new again.
AAAC Wildlife Removal is a full-service rodent removal company that operates in Palm Beaches and the surrounding areas. We specialize in humane trapping and removal of rodents as well as decontamination and damage repair. We abide by all state and local laws and offer a guarantee on all our services. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call us!
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