No, a vacant house will not attract rats because rats will need a reliable source of food, warmth, and shelter. Without food, there is not much going on for the rats. But the opposite is true for a house that is full of food, and warmth and has a reliable flow of water and even leaky pipes. Rats will flock to these places because of their availability.
If you have a rat infestation, do not hesitate to contact the licensed and insured exterminators from Rat Control Guelph
If these houses are previously owned the chances are that these places are full of infested walls, crawl spaces, and basements. Rats may have been living there continuously for generations all we know and have been enjoying these amenities for ages without any disturbance.
In the case, this new house is in a historic part of town, you can expect to do a lot more work than heading down to the furniture store and decorating your home with nice interior pieces. Rat extermination is of importance here and this can be not ignored especially if you are looking for a comfortable stay.
In this case, professionals will need to be involved that are specialized in tracking down rats and exterminating them with effective tools and baits that are lethal to these rats. The first that that professional will do is to determine the extent of the infestation. They will slowly but surely inspect the entire property for signs and traces that will lead to a conclusive finding of hotspots and peak activity.
On the exterior, the technicians will look for entry points and vulnerabilities to check and understand the rat movement between the exterior and the interior.
If you are in doubt of a rat infestation, then pay attention to the following signs in and outside of your property
• If you see droppings that resemble chocolate sprinkles, then you might have a rat infestation on your hands. Rats droppings will typically be seen near the spots that they occupy since these rodents are very stealthy animals that seem to shy away from human presence and predators.
• Gnaw marks and teeth marks are another sign of rat infestations because of the habit that many rats have when it comes to gnawing and chewing on wiring, cabling, and personal property. If you see something that resembles gnaw marks or teeth marks, then you might be seeing those of a rat.
• If you see grease marks along your walls, then that might be a sign of a rat infestation. Rats are very greasy and unsanitary creatures that will choose the safest option to slip under the radar of people and possible predators. Since they are so dirty and greasy, these grease marks will be seen on the lower part of the wall where the baseboard is located. It can look like black mould and can have a very strong impression on the walls indicating a very regular path.
• If you see burrows in the back or front yard, then you may have the possibility of rats eating from the trash. Rats will eat from any kind of source and retreat. They might even go inside the property if they see fit.
If you recognize these signs or are about to move into a new property and are unsure if you have a rat presence, all the licensed and insured rat control professionals from Rat Control.
