RAT REMOVAL

Rats in the home can cause serious damage and pose significant health risks. If you’ve seen—or even suspect—a rat infestation, contact Southern Wildlife Removal immediately. Our team will perform a thorough inspection and begin safe, effective removal and exclusion right away.

Rats can create numerous hazards in your home, including:

• Structural and property damage – chewing through water lines, drain pipes, electrical wires, air ducts, and building materials.
   
• Food contamination – eating garbage and any food left out.
   
• Health risks – carrying diseases and parasites.
   
• High waste production – dropping 40–50 fecal pellets per day.
   
• Aggression – rats may bite or scratch if threatened.
   

Rats are highly adaptable and can enter your home through roof lines, water or gas pipes, basement openings, vents, ducts, or attic gaps. Once inside, they travel quickly and often nest near water heaters, furnaces, walls, crawl spaces, or attics to stay warm and raise litters. A female rat can have 6–12 offspring at a time, with 4–6 litters per year, making prompt removal essential.

1. Inspection: Our team inspects your entire home to locate rat nesting areas and entry points.
    
2. Safe Eviction: We install one-way exit tunnels that allow rats to leave but prevent re-entry. In many cases, we also set traps to speed up removal, with free pick-up until the infestation is fully resolved.
    
3. Exclusion: After removal, we seal any holes or cracks that rats could use as entry points, ensuring long-term protection.
    
4. No Poisons: We never use poisons, which can be hazardous to pets and family and may result in rats dying inside your home, creating further problems.
    

Prevent rats from returning by following these best practices:

• Keep debris away from your home.
   
• Secure garbage cans with tight lids.
   
• Store pantry and cupboard items properly.
   
• Avoid leaving food out for long periods.
   
• Keep countertops clean.
   
• Keep garage and crawl space doors closed.
   

Rats are dangerous, destructive, and reproduce quickly. Southern Wildlife Removal offers safe, humane, and effective solutions to eliminate rats and protect your home. Contact us today to get rid of rats for good.