Rats have a special place in the hearts of pest control professionals because they were the first animal to be professionally controlled. The first exterminators were known as “rat catchers,” and the profession came of age in earnest once people started understanding the connection between rats and the transmission of diseases in the 1300s.
Nowadays, with the benefit of modern science, we know about the dangers rats present, and that’s why homeowners searching for an exterminator for rats don’t have to look too far! Residents looking for rat control services in Contra Costa County can call Bust-A-Bug! Get rid of those annoying and pesky rodents with help from quality exterminators who know all about the habits and dangers of rats.
Contact us today for more information on our rat extermination services, or ask us about other services, which include:
Are you a homeowner searching for rat control services in Contra Costa County? Our rat pest control services are here for you, with plenty of service areas! Give us a call if you’re in any of the following locations in California:
What can you expect our exterminators to do when they come to handle the rats in your home? Our rat abatement services provide homeowners with plenty of tested methods that keep rats away from homes, and we’ll give you some knowledge of what to expect from our rat control services in Contra Costa County.
bacteria and diseases they bring into a home. Wherever the rats are, we clean out their droppings, disinfect the area and seal holes to get your home back to peak performance.
Exclusion, or “rat-proofing,” is provided to our customers upon request and is available at an additional charge. It includes a visual inspection of the house foundation and neighboring fences. Proofing is highly recommended to help reduce rat activity in the long run. Not all homes will be capable of being rat proofed, so an inspection will let us know what can be done. If a rodent roof inspection is desired, please mention it. We charge a flat rate of $150 for roof inspections.
Once the inspection is complete, our customers are given a verbal or written report of what needs fixing. For side doors to the garage or garage doors or weather stripping that require fixing, we recommend that the homeowner call a handyman who can do the work. Our technicians can fix other smaller holes for a minor fee.
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Two of the biggest rat species in California roam free, providing public health scares to homeowners daily. The Norway and Roof Rats are two of the biggest pests roaming streets and homes, and homeowners should all be aware of the dangers they present.
Roof rats are also called “black rats,” but they can be brown or black, with some gray mixed in. They’re sleek and agile, with pointy noses and big ears. They’re called roof rats because they’re often found nestling in roofs. Although they usually live in natural trees, they’ll quite happily move into the attic of a building if they can get inside. Once inside a nice, cozy attic where they can relax and not worry about being eaten by predators, they make themselves at home, reproducing rapidly.
Another reason homeowners might need an exterminator for rats is because of these bigger and stockier rats. Norway rats are usually seven to 10 inches in length, and the total length from their noses to the ends of their tails can range from 13 to 20 inches. They are also predominantly brown or gray. They’re burrowing animals by nature, and although they’ll happily move into homes and other buildings if given the opportunity, they usually stay in the basement and lower floors unless population pressures push them upwards or they are attracted upstairs by food.
One of the main reasons homeowners reach out to us is to deal with rats in attics. If you’re looking for rats in attic removal, our rat control services in Contra Costa County can get rid of rats that found homes deep in the depths of your attic walls. How to know if you have rats in your attic? Listen for any of these sounds:
These signs aren’t normal, so don’t treat them as such. Reach out to our attic rat removal pros and discover what makes us California’s premier rat exterminators!
Like in the movies, you’re completely justified if you jump in fear at the sight of a rat. What you aren’t justified in doing is letting that rat roam free after you notice it, especially not when you have quality rat control services in Contra Costa County in your backyard!
Homeowners in Martinez, San Ramon, Moraga, Concord, Danville, Brentwood, Oakley, Walnut Creek, and Alamo can all enjoy our rat removal service. Additionally, residents in Antioch, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Orinda, Discovery Bay, Diablo, Blackhawk, Clayton, and Pacheco can access our exterminators.
Contact Bust-A-Bug today and get rid of rats without much issue! Our rat extermination pros are here for you, so don’t waste precious time and energy letting your home succumb to an infestation. Give us a call and discover what makes us the rat removal service you can trust!
