In British Columbia alone, there are more than 20 types of rodents; while only 3 species of rodents are known to cause problems in homes and farms. Rats can pose a significant threat to your health and your property. These pests cause damage to buildings by chewing on electrical wires, insulation, siding, and walls while also eating a wide range of stored food. But what is of greater concern is the fact that rats will contaminate food in your home which may lead to food poisoning in pets and family members. Moreover, rats are also known to spread diseases carried on their feet, or through their bite, urine, or droppings. Clearly, it is important to get rid of rats if they have infested your home or business.
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Few things evoke more fear and panic than does the sight of a rat running across your kitchen floor. People also get about the same reaction when you tell them the noises they have been hearing in their attic are rats chewing on their electrical wiring and air conditioning drain lines. After the fear subsides people usually get mad, then the questions start. Why Are They In My House? This one is easy. They are looking for a place to live. They occasionally come in because it is cold outside but usually it is because they want to live near their food supply. Which is usually a bird feeders (in yours or your neighbor yards) or someone feeding their pets outside. Rats are capable of damaging property as well as transmitting diseases such as the plague to pets and humans. Rodents are common pests that are considered to be nuisance. If you want to know how to get rid of rats, here are some steps to take that are easy and affordable. One of the most common problems that rodents cause is food poisoning. The dangerous bacteria which are present in the hair and urine of the rat can be passed on to humans. So it is imperative to take steps in eliminating pests immediately from your house. You can watch out for common signs that may indicate you have rats in your home by looking for urine, droppings and small footprints. There may also be leftover food on the walls or scratch marks on the wooden furniture. Rats like to eat fruits, vegetables and food, so if you find gnaw marks in the food, then you can confirm there are pests in your house. |
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