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Eliminate Norway Rats With Croach® Before They Damage Your Home
Croach® Pest Control provides professional Norway rat control services designed to eliminate infestations and protect your home from future activity.
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Norway rats are larger and more aggressive than mice, and they are known for their ability to adapt to a wide range of environments and damage and contaminate your home. Once inside, they can contaminate surfaces, damage insulation, and chew through materials, including wood and wiring. Their presence is often associated with more extensive structural and sanitation concerns than that of smaller rodents.
Croach® Pest Control takes a comprehensive approach to Norway rat control by identifying how rats are entering your home, locating nesting and burrowing areas, and addressing the conditions that allow infestations to develop. Our focus is on both elimination and long-term prevention.
Are Norway Rats Dangerous?
Yes, Norway Rats are dangerous! The CDC has identified 35 rodent-borne diseases that Norway rats can carry into your home. You can even come into contact with these diseases without ever seeing a rat. Serious diseases such as hantavirus and the Black Plague can be prevented through effective rodent control. If you think you have a rat problem, it's time to take action! Call us to schedule your free inspection.
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Amazing Service
Michael was great. He took the time to listen to me and to explain his advice and feedback. He carefully checked my crawlspace and rat bait traps to ensure he is controlling any potential rat issues.
Rich S., Seattle, WA
Took Care of Our Mice Problem!
Daniel was our technician today and did an outstanding job! I let him know we had seen some mice activity and he set traps to take care of our problem. He went above and beyond to make sure our home is free of pests. Highly recommend!
Anthony S., Boise, ID
Loved Our Service!
Kyle was my initial treatment technician, he took extra time to walk me through the interior and exterior and troubleshoot for mice. He explained everything really throughly and I felt comfortable with him in my home. Very respectful.
Kim L., Denver, CO
Why Norway Rats Are Hard to Get Rid Of?
There is no DIY method that will remove every Norway rat in your house. One reason is that they breed too quickly for common DIY rat-control techniques to take effect.
A female Norway rat starts producing babies when she's just two months old and can give birth to one litter every month. Each litter results in 4-22 baby rats, all of whom will be breeding themselves in just a few short months.
Professional rat removal services are effective because they track down and destroy the entire swarm while interrupting breeding cycles.
Besides, DIY rat removal puts you and your family at risk by increasing the likelihood that you'll come into direct contact with rats or their droppings. Stay safe. Let us suit up and tackle the hard work of chasing these persistent pests out of your home.
Safety Tips for Handling Rodents
- Always wear protective gear such as masks, gloves, and boots when handling rodents or their urine or droppings. Masks protect against dust but do not protect against viruses.
- Have damaged and contaminated insulation professionally removed and replaced.
- Do not vacuum or sweep around contaminated areas, as it can stir up dust that may contain contaminants.
- Spray and wet down dead rodents, nests, droppings, urine, and other contaminated materials with a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) or another disinfectant, and let it soak for 10 minutes or as instructed on the label.
- Double-bag contaminated materials for disposal.
- Wash your hands with soap and water after handling any infested materials.
The Croach® Rodent Control Process
How does Croach® get rid of norway rats? We utilize Integrated Pest Management techniques to eliminate current rodent problems and prevent their recurrence.
Step 1: Thorough Inspections
Our highly trained technicians will perform a thorough inspection to assess how rodents are entering your home, where they are nesting, and what is attracting them.
Step 2: Trapping and Bait Stations
We focus on targeted baiting, trapping, and other eco-friendly extermination methods. Our technicians place the most effective traps along rodent travel routes, ensuring they stay out of your family’s way. They’ll also place bait stations around your home’s exterior before they can get inside your home.
Step 3: Exclusion
Removing a current rodent infestation isn't enough. To keep them from coming back, you’ll need to block their access to your home. Exclusion is a skilled process of locating and sealing minuscule points of entry.
Step 4: Restoration and Sanitization
Your initial inspection includes a careful analysis of your attic, crawl space, or both. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the attic insulation, crawl space insulation, and vapor barrier.
Step 5: Ongoing Monitoring and Prevention
Your Croach® technician will return quarterly to ensure that your rat problem is resolved and proactively address any new risks. We also empower you with expert advice and tools to maintain a rodent-free home.
Learn All About Norway Rats From The Experts
Here are some common questions our customers ask about Norway rats and our rodent control services:
Norway rats, also known as brown rats, are large rodents commonly found in residential and urban environments. They typically live at ground level and are known for burrowing near foundations, crawl spaces, and basements.
Because of their size and strength, they are capable of causing more significant damage than smaller rodents like mice.
Norway rats usually enter homes from the ground level. They may gain access through gaps in the foundation, poorly sealed doors, vents, or openings around utility lines.
They are also strong burrowers, which allows them to tunnel beneath structures and find entry points that are not immediately visible.
Common signs include larger droppings, burrows near the foundation, scratching or movement sounds from lower levels of the home, and visible gnaw marks on wood or other materials.
In some cases, homeowners may also notice damage to insulation or a strong, unpleasant odor in enclosed areas.
Norway rats can create unsafe and unsanitary conditions inside the home. Their droppings and urine can contaminate surfaces, and their constant chewing can damage wiring, insulation, and structural materials.
Because of these risks, infestations should be addressed as soon as possible.
Norway rats are attracted to easily accessible food sources, shelter, and moisture. Garbage, pet food, clutter, and overgrown landscaping can all make a property more appealing.
Maintaining a clean and well-sealed environment helps reduce the likelihood of infestation.
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