Rat Droppings

If you have been noticing small damages to your house like frayed wires or wood infrastructure damage, chances are you have a rat infestation. These can be quite common in Critter Control, and the most common mistake when dealing with them id DIY rat removal. If you think you have a rat infestation, it is important to call the experts at Critter Control® Critter Control immediately. Because of rat droppings and the germs they carry, attempting to remove the rats on your own will put you and your family at risk to sickness and disease. Our rat experts are trained in efficiently and safely removing all the rats from your home.

What are the risks?

Rats carry many diseases. As an untrained individual, it is unwise for you to attempt to remove the rats on your own. Likewise, it is important to remove the rats as soon as possible because they can contaminate your food if they enter your kitchen. Some of the sicknesses and diseases rats can transmit from living in your house include:

• Salmonellosis- Can be transmitted if rat droppings get in your food or water.
• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome- Can be transmitted by breathing in the dust from rat droppings or urine.
• Leptospirosis- Transmitted when drinking or coming into contact with contaminated water.

If you see rat droppings or a dead rat, Critter Control® Critter Control urges you to leave it. If you touch the rat or its droppings, you run the risk of catching much more than just the diseases listed above. Contact us immediately if you believe your home or business has a rat infestation. Call 888-617-5764 today and ask about our free consultations.