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One of the worst problems that every homemaker has to face is a rat infestation. If you suspect that these pesky pests are threatening to invade your property, it’s best to enlist the help of a professional. In the meantime, here are the surefire signs that you’ve got rats in your home.
The most obvious sign is when you spot a rat. Since they’re nocturnal creatures, they’re mostly active at night. If you see them around the house during the day, this means that the rat population in your home has gotten too large and no DIY traps or bait can control them.
You know that you have rats around the house when you see fresh rat droppings. While old droppings are dry and gray in color, fresh droppings are moist and dark. You’ll usually find them around your drawers, cupboards, under sinks, near your food packages, and other areas. If you spot a large number of droppings in certain areas, you’ll most likely find their nests and feeding areas nearby.
New gnaw marks found on the structure of your property appear light in color. As they age, they become darker. You can also tell if you have a rat or a mouse infestation if you check on the size of the gnaw marks.
If you see your pet dog or cat getting active and excited as they paw certain areas that they previously found uninteresting, you may want to check for the presence of rodents in those locations. A definitive sign of a large and active rat infestation is a distinct stale and foul-smelling odor.
You can keep your house rodent-free with the help of the experts at O’Hara Pest Control. Contact us now to schedule an inspection.
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