The squeaking, thumping, and scratching noises of having rats trapped in the walls of your home is enough to drive almost any homeowner crazy. On top of that, rats can cause significant damage to your home and family if not addressed in a timely manner. If rats have found their way into your walls, Critter Control® in Dallas is here to help.

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Why Do Rats Live in Walls?

Rats generally enter the home through small openings in a wall, by chewing through roofing soffits, or even through ventilation ducts. Once rats are in your home, they have access to places like your kitchen and pantry, posing a significant health risk as rats are known to spread parasites and disease. Rats enter homes in search of a place to breed, and the walls of your home provide secluded areas that are perfect for their needs.

The Dangers of Rats

In addition to the health risk that rats pose to you and your family, they also put the well-being of your home at risk in a variety of ways:

• Rats love to chew. They have large front teeth that are constantly growing, and the wooden beams and electrical wiring in your walls give them a perfect way to keep their teeth in check.
• Droppings and urine permeate the structures in your walls and create a foul odor throughout your home. If the issue gets bad enough, replacing the affected section of the wall may be required.
• Attic insulation is a favorite material for nest-building; and as the rats tear up and soil your insulation, it loses much of its efficiency. That loss of efficiency can cost you big on energy bills over time.

Our 4-Step Method for Rat Removal

Over our 30+ years in business, we’ve been able to perfect our removal and exclusion process, which helps ensure that the rats are removed as efficiently as possible, and are not allowed to return. Here is what you can expect when you choose Critter Control® in Dallas:

1. Inspection: When you schedule a home consultation, we will dispatch a rat removal expert to check the whereabouts and severity of the infestation.
2. Removal: When the rat nest has been adequately examined, we’ll work with you to come up with a removal strategy that works for your needs, and remove the rats efficiently.
3. Restore: After all the critters are out of your home, we’ll restore any of the damages they may have left in their wake. This includes any damage to your attic insulation.
4. Exclusion: Once your home is back to normal, we’ll close up potential entry points to ensure that the rats cannot return in the future.

If you have rats in your wall , you should never attempt to remove them on your own due to the risk of disease. DIY traps are largely ineffective and do nothing to address the cause of your infestation. To keep your home and family safe for years to come, choose Critter Control in Dallas. Call us today at (214) 225-2217 with any questions, or to schedule a consultation.

The Critter Control Difference

Our trained technicians are able to identify where rats are entering your home and remove them using the most humane and effective methods available. Once the offending critters have been removed, we seal up any potential entry points to help ensure you don’t end up with rats in your walls again. Give Critter Control® in Dallas a call today at (214) 225-2217 to set up your free home estimate.