Rats are one of the most disgusting rodents that humans will ever come into contact with. Many Greater Austin, TX residents are unaware that rats are anywhere close by. Most residents have their thoughts set on deadly spiders, reptiles and scorpions rather than rats running around. Unfortunately, rats have become quite a nuisance throughout Texas and many homeowners find themselves in a bit of shock when they are faced with the fact that their home is infested with rats. A-Tex Pest Management is your number one source for removing rats from your home and keeping them away for good. Our technicians are skilled and experienced in dealing with rats, and know exactly what it takes to keep them out of your home and off of your property.
Are Norway Rats Dangerous?
The Norway rat is an aggressive rodent that is more likely to invade structures than other rodent species. One of the more intimidating characteristics of the Norway rat is its size. The Norway rat can weigh up to a full pound and grow to be 18 inches in length. If the thought of a rodent that is a foot and a half long crawling around your home doesn’t disturb you then you are crazy. The Norway rat tends to thrive on unsanitary conditions and is an opportunist scavenger. Take the time to make sure that your garbage bins are tightly secured, especially when they are at their fullest on trash night. Unsanitary conditions will attract these rodents into your home, so properly clean up after dinner, take garbage out when it is full and vacuum regularly. Take all the proper precautions to keep your home clean and keep Norway rats from setting your home as their next target. A-Tex Pest Management is very familiar with the Norway rat and will permanently eliminate their presence form your home and property.
Where Do Roof Rats Live During the Day?
While the roof rat is not as large as the Norway rat, only measuring about 10 inches in length and about half a pound in weight, it is just as much of a nuisance than the Norway rat. Roof rats can reproduce at an extremely rapid rate, becoming sexually active within 2 to 3 months of being born. Roof rats are also capable of producing 4 to 6 litters per year with an average of 8 pups a litter. If roof rats successfully gain access into your home, you could have a healthy infestation on your hands in no time. Roof rats are dangerous because they produce large amounts of fecal pellets, urine and hair which are all capable of soiling and contaminating large areas. Roof rats are responsible for spreading dangerous diseases like the plague, typhus, salmonella, rat bite fever and other serious illnesses.
Rodent Pest Inspections, Treatment & More in Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville, Cedar Park & Austin Texas
Keep your home rat free this fall, and throughout the entire year with A-Tex Pest Management. Contact us to schedule a rodent inspection and custom treatment plan today!