House Rats in Dallas

House rats are one of several rodents that can infest a home. They are larger than mice, shrews, and voles can be more aggressive when threatened. Rats are not fearful of humans, which makes them potentially more dangerous than other pests.

There are several different types of rats that may invade your Dallas home, including:

• Norway rats (sometimes called brown or sewer rats) – They are the largest breed of rat found in Texas and have long, thick bodies with short tails. Norway rats like to burrow underground and beneath piles of garbage.
• Black rats (also known as roof rats) – These rats have short, slender bodies and long tails. They typically nest between double walls and in attics, but do not often dig.

Understand the Danger of Rats

Rats, unlike other rodents that run when threatened, are aggressive and may fight when backed into a corner. Some house rats will even chase an aggressor. They also carry diseases transmitted through scratches or bites, such as “rat-bite fever” and leptospirosis, which is a bacterium spread through rat urine.

Protect Your Home from Rats

A house rat infestation must be addressed as soon as possible due to the damage it could cause you and your family. Rats are wary of foreign objects in their foraging paths and are quite intelligent, which makes them difficult for homeowners to trap, poison, or otherwise exterminate. Professionals are needed to ensure a rat colony is completely removed from your home and all damages are repaired.

Critter Control® in Dallas has more than 20 years of experience in exterminating rats in homes, apartments, condos, and businesses. Contact us today at (214) 225-2217 if you suspect your home has a rat infestation.