Rats may enter buildings in winter in search of food and shelter. However, rodent problems are not limited to cold weather: food, water and suitable hiding places matter throughout the year.
Which places should you inspect?
Check gaps beneath external doors, pipe entry points, basements, pantries, waste areas and utility rooms. Look for gnaw marks on packaging, droppings and recurring noises. One sign alone cannot establish the species or number of animals.
Food and water
Store food in durable closed containers, remove rubbish promptly and repair leaks. Keep pet food inaccessible to rodents as well. Cleaning the floor alone will not resolve the problem if other resources remain available.
Restricting entry routes
Plan gap sealing without obstructing essential ventilation or damaging building services. Where activity is ongoing, agree the order of work with a specialist. Apartment buildings may also require inspection of shared spaces.
When should you contact a specialist?
Repeated signs, a rodent seen indoors or activity in a food storage area call for targeted assessment. A plan may include traps, secured stations and monitoring. Baits and traps must be protected from access by children and pets.
Read about rat control in apartment buildings and entrances. Contact us for an assessment or call 555 972 994.