Rat facts & information

3 COMMON SPECIES

IDENTIFY

Types of Rats

What do rats look like?

Rodents are warm-blooded mammals that, like humans, can be found throughout the world.
They have oversized front teeth for gnawing and cheek teeth, which are adapted for chewing.
Rodents chew on a variety of items available to them and cause great damage in and around homes.
Rodents are warm-blooded mammals that, like humans, can be found throughout the world.
They have oversized front teeth for gnawing and cheek teeth, which are adapted for chewing.
Rodents chew on a variety of items available to them and cause great damage in and around homes.
Rodents are warm-blooded mammals that, like humans, can be found throughout the world.
They have oversized front teeth for gnawing and cheek teeth, which are adapted for chewing.
Rodents chew on a variety of items available to them and cause great damage in and around homes.
Rodents are warm-blooded mammals that, like humans, can be found throughout the world.
They have oversized front teeth for gnawing and cheek teeth, which are adapted for chewing.
Rodents chew on a variety of items available to them and cause great damage in and around homes.

Treatment

How do I get rid of Rats

TREATMENT

How do I get rid of rats?

What Orkin Does

Rodents are some of the most adaptable creatures on the planet and can be extremely difficult to exterminate.
Rodent infestations can cause considerable damage to infested buildings and local agriculture.
They are also known carriers of many diseases and prove a health hazard to humans.
Rodent populations grow quickly and steadily, so rodent control is best started prior to infestations.
In order to protect your home, garden, and health from existing rodent infestations, professional,
customized pest control from an Orkin Pro is often necessary. For help preventing and
getting rid of mice infestations, call your local Orkin branch. Rodents are some of the most
adaptable creatures on the planet and can be extremely difficult to exterminate.
Rodent infestations can cause considerable damage to infested buildings and local agriculture.
They are also known carriers of many diseases and prove a health hazard to humans.
Rodent populations grow quickly and steadily, so rodent control is best started prior to infestations.
In order to protect your home, garden, and health from existing rodent infestations,
professional, customized pest control from an Orkin Pro is often necessary.
For help preventing and getting rid of mice infestations, call your local Orkin branch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How serious are rats?

It is not advisable to handle any wild rodent. They are equipped with large teeth and are capable of transmitting a variety of bacteria, viruses and diseases through their saliva, feces and urine. If you locate a rodent within your home, it is best to contact a pest management professional for removal and identification. The presence of one rodent within a home could signal an infestation. Keep all children and pets away from the rodent. If cornered, the rodent will bite to defend itself.

How can I control rats?

Prevention methods should be implemented early in order to maintain a rodent-free home. Rodents reproduce rapidly, and small populations become full-blown infestations in very little time. Keep any possible food sources away from rodents. Small crumbs and garbage are popular sources of infestation, as are dry goods such as grains and cereals. These should be kept in sealed metal or glass containers to prevent contamination. Fruits and vegetables should also be stored properly, and resulting waste should never be left in sinks or on counters. Cardboard objects prove attractive to rodents, as they tend to chew them up for use in their nests.

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