Rat infestation is bad news for home or business owners, as they not only 
cause physical damage while they search for food and build nests, but they bring bacteria and unsanitary conditions into your home or office which can cause illness. Debris like scraps of paper or cardboard, fresh droppings, a foul or musty smell, or scratching noises are all telltale signs of a possible rat problem.
Professional removal is always the best way to resolve an animal problem, but there are home remedies you can use to help keep rats at bay.
Home Remedies
Getting rid of rats is something than many people in the Tampa area are familiar with. You can easily buy different types of traps that promise big results, but these methods can pose their own problems, and often leave you with messy and unsanitary carcass cleanup duty. There is a variety of different natural and non-toxic remedies to keep rats away that you can try, including applying peppermint oil, ammonia, or black pepper in areas of high rat traffic which may drive them away temporarily.
Getting rid of a rat infestation is a complex problem that often requires professional assistance, but ensuring that they cannot return should also be a priority. Areas that rats can use to enter your home need to be identified and sealed off, but these may not always be obvious, as rats can squeeze through tiny openings that you may not even be able to see. Entrances and exits for rats can be hidden in walls or foundations as well, so for best results, always call a professional removal service like Critter Control® of Tampa.
Professional Rat Control in Tampa
If you think you have rats invading your home or office, you can try store-bought or home-brew remedies, or you can enlist the help of professionals with over three decades worth of experience. The technicians here at Critter Control® of Tampa will remove the nuisance rats, seal off entry and exit points, and clean up any messes left behind. Call us today with any questions, or to schedule a consultation
