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Rodent Removal Phoenix Arizona

Rodents are Phoenix homeowners’ nightmare. Rats are known for carrying diseases that can be transmitted to your pets and family. They’ll burrow into your walls and chew on wiring leaving you at risk of electrocution or fire. They will also leave their droppings wherever and whenever they go.

Roof rats are small and can squeeze through most cracks or holes to enter your home. They can wiggle through a hole the size of a quarter, which is why a rat infestation shouldn’t be taken lightly. They also reproduce quite quickly, with a female rat capable of giving birth to up to five litters per year.

You must act fast if you see signs of roof rat infestations in your home. AAAC Wildlife Removal is a Phoenix-based pest control company. The trained professionals at our team can handle any rat problem you may have, whether it’s a large infestation or just one sneaky rodent that got in through the cat door.

Rat-borne disease spread in the home

The most common vector of rat-borne disease transmission to people is through rat droppings. Rats will leave their droppings wherever they go, including in your pantry and inside walls. These rat feces will carry over a dozen diseases that can be transmitted to humans through touch or ingestion of contaminated food.

The risk of disease transmission increases when there is feces buildup, either inside or outside your home. It is possible to contract any of the many diseases that rats carry without knowing it. This is why it is important to call a professional rat control company immediately you see signs of rats.

Rats Transmit Hantavirus

A highly contagious disease that can be transmitted to humans through rat droppings is hantavirus. The symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle aches, chills, and coughing up blood. If left untreated it can be fatal.

Hantavirus is contracted through inhalation of dust contaminated with hantavirus (usually dried saliva, urine, or feces). It is crucial that you do not enter crawl spaces or attics infested with rats.

There is no known cure for hantavirus, and symptoms need to pass by normally. If you catch this disease, it is important that you quarantine yourself from family and friends for two weeks until the contagious period is over.

Hantavirus is a serious threat so it’s important to get rid of rat infestations quickly. Do not hesitate to contact us right away. We will inspect your property thoroughly and recommend the best ways to avoid future problems.

Damage and Hazards Caused by Rats

Phoenix rats do all sorts of damage to your home. They can chew through your insulation, roof, sheetrock, and electrical wires, which can lead to a fire. These rodents might burrow into your walls, leaving holes and openings for even more pests to get in. Your family may be exposed to health risks the urine and droppings of these rodents bring.

These are the most damaging things that rats do to Phoenix homes.

Chewed through pipes: Rats will chew on metal pipes to grind their teeth down as well as PVC pipes so they can get water.

Water leaks: If you fail to manage the infestation, leaky pipes and wet spots will form in your walls and ceilings.

Holes: Rats can dig through sheetrock and create holes in walls. Rats can also get into wall cavities and make nests to spend the night.

Chewed up insulation: if you have exposed beams, rafters, or vents at least a foot off of your ceiling; they may be chewed up by the rodents for use as nesting material.

Fire danger: Rats can chew through wires, which could lead to a fire hazard. Rats will gnaw on the insulation of electrical wires, which can spark and start a fire that could burn your home to the ground.

Droppings: Rats leave thousands of droppings everywhere they go in your home.

Attract snakes: Rat infestations can attract snakes. Snakes love rodents and will seek out homes that have them. Snakes can crawl through holes in your walls and enter your home.

Knowing the dangers of a rodent infestation in your home is a good thing. You can avoid damage to your home and risks to your family’s health. Call AAAC Wildlife Removal asap if there are signs of rats. We’ll assess the situation and recommend the next steps to solve this problem for good. AAAC Wildlife Removal is available to help you no matter the scale of the infestation in your home.

How Rats Get into your Home

It only takes a 1/2 inch hole or gap for a rat to get into your home. Rats can squeeze through almost any opening that they can fit their head through. Rats will also use their sharp teeth to make small holes bigger and invite all sorts of rodents into your home.

One of the common entry points we often see during our control programs is the A/C tubing exhaust holes in the siding of Phoenix homes. Rats can also enter through drains and roofs, as well the plumbing vent stack.

Unsecured garage doors are also a common issue. Rats can chew through garage doors’ rubber gaskets, allowing them to gain entry into your home.

You should also inspect your home’s exterior for any entry points such as cracks, loose screens, holes or pipes. If you have any of these holes, it’s best to caulk them shut immediately before a rodent control problem develops. These are common problems that DIY home repairs create that wildlife love to exploit.

Rat Behavior and Rodent Control

Rats are omnivorous animals that can eat almost anything. Rats have teeth that permanently grow throughout their lives, this is the reason why they chew on materials. If you hear scratching and gnawing sounds at night, there is a good chance you have rats!

Rats are nocturnal animals, so you are more likely to hear them at night when they are seeking food or water. Rats can be found in all habitats: under houses, ground burrows, and inside walls. They are smart enough to avoid predators and stay out of their sight. Rats have an excellent sense of smell, which tells them when a predator is near.

Rats can also be social animals. They live in large colonies and share food and living spaces together. One female rat is capable of beginning a population explosion where hundreds upon hundreds of rats can live within your home within months!

Rat Removal Procedure

It is crucial to get rid of an infestation as soon as possible. It is more difficult to get rid of rat infestations if they continue to grow. It is also more costly to eradicate an infestation over time.

Inspection

Inspection is the most important aspect of any rodent control program. We will do a thorough inspection of your home to find out exactly where the rats are getting in and what attracts them most.

We will also inspect your crawl spaces and attic for possible points of entry. Identifying the entry points allows us to focus on critical areas that need sealing off before we start the removal process.

We also check for trees, bushes, and poles that rats may use to get onto your roof. These risk factors and entry points will be identified and discussed as part of our control program.

Rodent Exclusion

Now that the entry points are located, we will work with you to make sure these areas are sealed up and covered. This is a critical step because it prevents more rats from entering your home in the future.

We use steel wire mesh made of strong galvanized steel so rodents can’t chew through it. Mesh allows vital openings like vents to stay open and operational while keeping the rats and other animals outside. To make sure that rats are not able to get into your home, we use caulk or other materials to close off cracks in your home.

Rodent Trapping and Removal

Now that we’ve made sure that rats cannot get in, it’s time to focus on the next step: getting rid of the rats!

It is important to note that there is no rat extermination service that is both effective and fully humane when dealing with a rat control problem. However, we do not recommend using poisons or chemicals to exterminate rat populations, especially within your home.

Rat poison and rodenticides are not recommended for use in homes as they pose unnecessary risks. These poisons can cause rats to become dehydrated and seek out water. This could put your water lines at risk. You may also find rodents dying in difficult to reach areas, which can cause a horrible stench that can permeate your home.

Instead, we use snap traps to catch and kill rats as efficiently as possible. We also utilize various tools such as live cage traps, glue boards, and fumigation to help you manage the infestation.

Feces Decontamination

Once the control program is successful, we will decontaminate any affected areas. Apart from just being nasty, rat feces can also be a vector for many different diseases and parasites. To make sure your home is safe and clean again, we will treat the affected areas with professional-grade cleaners and enzyme-based treatments. Our technicians use personal protective gear like gloves, masks, and coveralls to protect them during this part of the process.

Before and After photos of wildlife damage repair in Phoenix

Rat Damage Repair

Once the rats are out and their mess has been cleaned up, we will work to repair any damage that they caused. Rats may have damaged your insulation, electrical wiring, and other property. Our technicians are experts in home repair and carpentry, and can restore your home to pre-infestation conditions.

Integrated Pest Management

AAAC Wildlife Removal of Phoenix offers the best and most eco-friendly rat control methods. We will not only remove rodents from your home but also help you to prevent them from coming back. We provide a pest prevention plan that outlines ways to keep rats away and prevent them from entering your home in the future.

We can seal up entry points and trim trees and bushes that rats use to get into your home. We want to make sure that your home is rat-proof, so you can rest easy knowing you are protected.

No matter what type of rodent you’re dealing with, whether it’s pack rats, roof rats, house mice, or any other type of rodent in the Phoenix area, our critter control technicians are well versed in all the best techniques to get rid of them for good!

All of our services come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. AAAC Wildlife Removal Services will make dealing with rats in Phoenix as easy as possible.

We offer other wildlife control services, such as bat control, raccoon removal, and squirrel removal.

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