Rats, what is the reason for their presence? What are the risks of it? How do I get rid of it?

Rats are brown to gray in color, their eyes and ears appear small in relation to their bodies. All types of rats are generally larger than mice. Rats inhabit cities, suburbs and rural areas. They are able to acclimatize to human environments, Rats have been known to travel long distances and are wary of unknown objects in their pathways in searching for food. This caution makes trapping the rat difficult.

How do you know if you have rats?

Rats tend to hide from humans as much as possible. So you may have a large number of rats in your house, but you do not see them themselves but rather you see clear signs of their presence, such as:

  • Feces that spread in the places where you are.
  • The sound of careful steps at night.
  • Places that dirty and feed on.
  • Signs of nibbling on the food they are feeding on.
  • her footprints.
  • Make a cache of shredded paper or furniture stuffing.

How do rats enter the house?

Rats climb into houses, especially if the wall is rough or there are trees nearby; then it sneaks into the house looking for food. They can also enter through holes in a corner of the house or through drains.

What kind of harm can rats cause?

Rats transmit pathogens very dangerous to humans, such as:

  • Rat urine is responsible for the spread of leptospirosis, which can lead to liver and kidney damage.
  • Lymphatic meningitis and choroiditis (LCMV), a contagious viral disease, transmitted through the saliva and urine of mice.
  • It is considered a source of allergens, as their droppings, dander and falling hair may cause allergies.
  • Rat fever: This disease may be transmitted through the bite or contact of a dead rat.
  • Black plague is one of the most dangerous diseases transmitted by rats throughout history, as it killed millions in the Middle Ages.

In addition to transmitting very dangerous pathogens; rats can potentially damage home infrastructure and furniture. So that they can chew electrical wires, which could cause fires. It can nibble on plastic and wood, causing you financial losses.

How do you get rid of these dangerous creatures?

Rats are very breeding, so the best solution is to keep them away from your home. Here are steps you can take to keep these rodents out of your home:

  • Check the perimeter of your home and block any holes or cracks that may be in the walls.
  • Ensure that internal and external trash cans are closed.
  • Keep tree limbs away from your home so rats do not climb into your home.
  • Put traps, but be careful. Use traps that are not dangerous to pets and children.
  • Use toxins that kill rodents outside the home. Put poisoned food for them, but do not put it in your home because they may spread it in the home, which may cause a disaster for children, especially.

It is better not to take risks when dealing with it; the help of experts will give you much better results than working alone. We at Storm can deal with these rodents and help you get rid of them in safe ways with the help of a specialized team capable of controlling rats and any kind of pests and insects that may infest your home; just get in touch and let us do the rest.