Pack Rat Control
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Pack Rat Removal Strategies
Pack rats are small rodents common in many parts of the western United States. Pack rats can live in a variety of different habitats, constructing complex dens of twigs and leaves to live in. Inside these dens, they store excess food and debris, especially shiny and bright objects. This means that these creatures may take objects and trinkets from your home to add to their collection. In search of new items, pack rats can damage your property and generate a lot of noise, disturbing you and your everyday life.
If you are losing sleep because of pack rats, then it is time to call in the team at Trutech. Our licensed specialists have the tools and knowledge necessary to solve all of your pack rat problems, no matter how large or small. One of our experts will perform a pack rat removal of any rats causing problems on your property, whether dead or alive. If you are worried about these small creatures stealing belongings from your home or garage, trust the team at Trutech to perform necessary and effective rat control services.
Our humane removal techniques ensure that all animals are treated ethically. By trusting our team and our environmentally sensitive wildlife removal techniques, you can regain your peace of mind and your home. Don’t wait- call in a team of experts at Trutech for all of your pack rat removal and pack rat control needs today!
Pack Rat Problem
Dangers of Pack Rat Infestation
Pack rats damage property with their constant gnawing. As they chew through wood and electrical wires, they can cause structural damage to buildings they occupy and even start fires. They also cause damage in yards with their burrowing and harm plant health by feeding in gardens. Pack rats also spread diseases.
Humane Pack Rat Removal & Control Strategies
Entry into property
Pack rats will often seek out warm, dry places like homes or barns, which protect them from the elements and predators. They are often found in attics, basements, and inside the walls of houses.
Trapping & Removal
Like standard rats, pack rats reproduce quickly, making it difficult to prevent infestations once they’ve settled in homes or yards. The best option for rodent removal is to hire trained professionals who know effective methods to contain and eliminate the pests. Trutech specializes in pest removal and is ready to assist with any rodent problem.
Prevention & Exclusion
Rodent proofing homes is the best way to ensure that pack rats do not gain access. This may include eliminating clutter in attics and basements and cutting back tree limbs that hang over rooftops. Another way to prevent pack rat infestation is to keep garbage in cans with fitted lids.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is more than one DIY rat repellent, though none are completely effective.
Popular repellents include:
- Putting out mothballs
- Sprinkling cayenne pepper in gardens
- Enclosing plants with hardware cloth
There are several issues with these approaches. Mothballs only last a short time and can be toxic to pets and small children. The other two rat deterrents may show some results outdoors, but don’t address indoor pests.
Homeowners looking to control infestations are usually offered standard rodent traps such as snap, cage, and burrow entrance traps, as well as glue boards.
Do Rat Traps Work?
This control measure is surprisingly effective. Since the pests are drawn to strange objects in their surroundings, they’re extremely susceptible to traps.
Unfortunately, trapping is not a long-term solution to pack rat problems. Homeowners are better off targeting factors that attract rodents in the first place such as poorly stored food or breaches leading into homes.
Other Issues with Rat Traps
Though rat traps have a higher rate of success than other control methods, this doesn’t mean it’s the best way to get rid of infestations. These animals often host a number of disease-carrying parasites in their fur, which means getting too close can be a health risk.
Also, after using a rat trap, homeowners are left to dispose of the animal in addition to dealing with the disgusting nest the pest leaves behind.
