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Even one rat on your property can pose a significant issue. The average rodent leaves thousands of droppings a year. Their droppings will ruin a location’s air quality and even transmit salmonella illnesses. According to the CDC, rodents can also carry rat-bite fever, a potentially fatal disease to humans that contact these critters.
Looking for a rat exterminator worth their salt in Dallas? Contact our rodent control experts at Buzz Kill Pest Control. We offer specialized plans that target these unwanted guests in your home and business.
Do You Suspect a Rodent Infestation?
Common rats in North America include roof rats and Norway rats. The main difference between these species is where they nest. The former, predictably, nest in the walls and attic, while the latter burrows underneath the floors, stacks of goods and even rubbish.
Common Signs of Rodent Issues
- Rodent Droppings
- Chewed on Electrical Wires
- Strange Odors
- Holes in Walls or Cabinetry
- Squeaky Noises
- Greasy Rub Marks
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For some, mice might represent a more benign pest. People do keep domesticated mice and rats as pets. But mice infestations are, by definition, not domestic. Moreover, they can multiply even faster than rats. They also still leave droppings and chew through items. Mice have smaller, neater nests. They make their home anywhere from under a pile of paper, in loose or baled hay, inside upholstered furniture, and even in cabinet drawers.
Because everything about them is small—body, feet, head, you name it—they are devilishly hard to notice. If you do see one, they’ll be just as shocked as you. Add that to their quick reflexes, and it’s more likely that you’ll notice their presence after they have left. If you find a mouse in your house, it’s time to contact Buzz Kill Pest Control and begin planning for rodent control.
How to Identify What Type of Mouse or Rat is in Your Home or Business
House Mouse
Mus Musculus
The typical house mouse is far smaller than any rat, with a grayish-brown coloration to their fur, making them harder to spot. Adults generally weigh up to a full ounce and are only five to eight inches long, from head to tail. A female mouse can have six to eight pups per litter with the ability to mate again after giving birth almost immediately.
Norway Rat
Rattus Norvegicus
The typical adult Norway rat weighs seven to eighteen ounces and measures 11 to 19 inches long, including its tail. It has a gray coloration with a white underside. Heavy and thick, with small ears, small eyes and a blunt nose, they have a hairless tail and are shorter than the body. Females will have two to fourteen rats per litter and four to six litters yearly.
Roof Rat
Rattus rattus
Adult roof rats weigh five to ten ounces and are 12 to 18 inches long, head to tail. They have a furless tail longer than their body. Their fur has a grayish-black color and a pale yellow underside. This breed is light and slender with large ears, large eyes and a pointed nose. These females have smaller litters, five to eight, with three or more per year.
When people think of house pests, rodents probably come to mind first. Rats and mice are the most common rodents in the United States. These tiny creatures can invade your home or business at any time of year, will eat almost anything and contaminate food sources with their droppings and urine. Rapid rodent removal is imperative to keeping your family or employees in good health.
Stop Searching for a Rat Exterminator Near Me
At Buzz Kill, we are more than a pest control company. We offer many pest control services to get rid of rats, mice, squirrels, and other rodents that may be in your building. We have over 30 years of experience in pest control and extermination in Dallas. We know rodents and won’t have to search long for the source of your problem. Our technicians will take every precaution to ensure your home becomes rodent-free while remaining intact after completing our rodent control. We also deal with ants, mosquitos, wasps and more!
If you suspect rodent problems, contact Buzz Kill in Dallas as soon as possible. Whether you are a residential or commercial customer, we offer a thorough inspection and free consultation all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area. No matter where you are in the Mid-Cities, Buzz Kill can help eliminate any rats or mice that have invaded your home or workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rat Extermination
