Rats are one of the most problematic pests that invade Celina homes. They invade in search of food, water, and shelter and give homeowners diseases, damaged property, and noise at all hours of the night in return. If you are OK with this deal, don’t read further. If you want to keep rats out of your Celina home, we have some things you should consider today.
How Big Do The Rats In Celina Get?
Celina is home to a few different types of rats. The main two that cause trouble in our area are Norway rats and roof rats. Roof rats are typically smaller and more agile, enabling them to climb onto homes and invade in ways other rodents cannot. Norway rats are much larger and have stronger teeth that can break through materials like soft concrete and aluminum. These big rats can grow upwards of 21 inches long. That’s almost two feet! However, these big rats usually range from 13 to 18 inches.
How Dangerous Is It To Have Rats In My Celina Home?
Rats are some of the more dangerous pests that live in our area. The main way they threaten homeowners is with the diseases rats carry. Some of the diseases they carry inside come from the nasty things they eat, like dead animals, rotting food, and fecal droppings. Other diseases rats carry are spread by parasites. Two parasites you might know about are fleas and ticks. These small bugs use rats to get into homes and then hop off to bite both people and animals. Here is a list of potential sicknesses you can get from having rats in your Celina home.
- Salmonellosis
- Hantavirus
- Choriomeningitis
- Tularemia
- Leptospirosis
- Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
- Lyme disease
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Murine typhus
Why Do I Have Rats In My Celina Home?
Rats are notorious for seeking out the path of least resistance in life, making our homes especially attractive. Your living areas are not just comfortable to you; rats like it when the temperature doesn’t go too low or too high. They also like having easy access to food on countertops, in pantries, and in other areas. If rats are thirsty indoors, all they have to do is look for moisture in sinks, bathtubs, or other humid areas. They might even chew through a utility pipe if they are desperate enough to spring a convenient leak. Finally, rats love your home because it provides them with many opportunities to build nests. These nests are typically inside wall or ceiling voids, around basements and attics, and in other secluded areas. Rats will tear up materials like fabric, insulation, and paper to make their beds comfortable. We don’t have to explain why this is a problem.
How Do I Get Rid Of Rats In My Celina Home For Good?
If you are tired of Texas rats causing trouble inside your Celina home, you should consider hiring the experts at Double PC Exterminating. Our team has the equipment and training not just to remove a single rat from your home but swarms of rats as well. All you have to do is let us know you need help. We will schedule you for a detailed service visit and make sure that all Texas rats are clear of your living areas by the time we finish.
Call our team today to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services and find a service time that works for your Celina home.