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Rodents are a huge pest. They can cause property damage to homes and businesses and most species of rodents have health risks associated with them. In New York City, it is rats that cause the most issues. With its busy city life, rats are very prominent both outside and inside many restaurants, hotels, and even homes in New York City.
Rats breed fast. Any sign of rat activity, like droppings, rub marks, or nests, should never be ignored. One rat can quickly turn into an infestation if not treated properly. Ehrlich Pest Control in New York City will help eliminate an infestation as soon as it's reported.
If you own a commercial property or are a homeowner and you need help with rats, contact your local Ehrlich Pest Control office.
The quickest way to eliminate rats in your home or business is with professional rat control. While DIY rat control may be the inexpensive option, the chances of not finding all of the rats or entry points and the infestation returning is incredibly high. There are, however, some steps you can take to help prevent rats from invading your property. You should:
If you have already spotted signs of rats, such as droppings, prevention may already be too late. Contact us to arrange an inspection and we’ll check for signs of rats.
Apartment living is very popular in NYC, and if you notice you have rats in your apartment, you need to contact your landlord right away! In New York City, property owners and managers are legally responsible for keeping their properties rat-free with proper maintenance and pest control services. Proper maintenance includes keeping the building clean, sealing any openings where rats could enter, and keeping garbage containers closed so that rats don’t have a place to hide. Refer your landlord to us, the professionals in rat control, because finding rats in your apartment can lead to an infestation in the whole building if it is not handled properly.
Restaurants, food trucks, and any establishments in NYC that sell food are very susceptible to rats. To keep rats out of your business, it is crucial that you have proper food removal procedures, garbage management, and pest control. On top of our tips to eliminate rats in your home, like cleaning and eliminating clutter, you should also follow these tips as a restaurant owner:
Grease stains, odors, and improperly stored food waste will attract and continue to feed rats. It is important to have a solid system in place to make sure you do not end up with an infestation.
There are many different types of rats, but the most common rat found in New York City is the Norway Rat. Also known as the Brown rat, this type of rat is primarily nocturnal. It is roughly 7-9 inches long and weighs about 12 ounces. Norway rats are generally brown or grey in color with white on their abdomen. They have coarse, shaggy fur and small ears and eyes. Norway rats are often found in piles of garbage or under concrete slabs. They like to live within close proximity to people, typically in places like stores and warehouses.
The black rat can also be found in NYC, but is less obtrusive. Black rats are roughly 16 inches long, including their tail, and weigh anywhere between 8-12 ounces. They are either entirely black, dark gray or brown with white on the abdomen. Their tails are typically longer than their bodies and they are much sleeker than the Norway rat. Black rats are known for their climbing abilities, which is why they are also known as the Roof rat.
Rat control from Ehrlich will involve a preliminary property inspection, both inside and outside your home or business. Your specialist will look for any signs of rat activity and any openings where rats may be entering and then decide if interior, exterior, or both treatment solutions are needed.
Interior control services may include the use of tracking powder in containerized stations and voids. It may also include the use of snap traps, glue boards, and/or bait stations. Control tools will be strategically placed along the travel pathway, near areas of activity, and in multiple directions.
Exterior control services may include proactively using monitoring bait or rodenticide in exterior rodent bait stations. Your specialist will add more bait when there is an increase in feeding activity or if the bait is totally consumed.
Ehrlich Pest Control has been getting rid of rats for decades. Ehrlich specialists are trained to identify what types of rats are present and which treatment will work best to get rid of them. We will eliminate the problem and treat the area so that the rats do not come back.
If you are trying to deal with a rat infestation, you can save a lot of time and money by contacting our local New York City Ehrlich Pest Control office today.
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