If you think you may have rats in your home it is best to act fast! Not only do rats carry diseases, but they will also eat their way into your pantry and contaminate your food by leaving droppings in things like sugar, flour, cereal, etc. Rats will gnaw their way through your house, damaging drywall, wall studs, electrical wiring, and plumbing along the way.

The biggest danger that comes along with rats is the fact that they can be the root cause of house fires. They bring all kinds of things in from outside such as twigs and leaves (which are extremely flammable) and then they chew on electrical wiring. If that causes a spark, your whole house can go up in flames.

There are numerous ways to get rid of rats, but the best way to keep them out is to prevent them from getting into your house in the first place . This is a cheaper and much more successful way to keep out your unwelcome guests.

These tips should help you prevent the infestation of rats in your home, but if you do have rats in your home be sure to contact a wildlife control professional to remove them. A rat infestation comes with an increased risk of property damage and potential injury, so it may be dangerous or inefficient to try to deal with it on your own. Contact Local Exterminator, Inc. today for a free estimate!