Rats in the attic..

Cold weather and rain brings the rodent into the attic in search of shelter. Unfortunately they can enter your attic, or basement uninvited. How big of an opening do they need? A hole the size of a quarter is all they need, and we're not talking about mice, we're talking about RATS! And whats even worse is that these rats could be ready to have new baby rats! If left unchecked your rodent problem can go from nonexistent to out of control in just a matter or weeks. Luckily for you Gopher Patrol is San Diego Counties premier rodent control company. We also serve Orange County, Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. We specialize in rodent trapping, exclusion and attic clean-outs.

Additionally, rats are destructive, chewing, gnawing, and generally destroying anything they can get their little teeth into. Adding insult to injury, many homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage done by vermin, so the expense of not only the clean up but of replacing valuable items and repairing such damage is out of your pocket. Rats can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage in a relatively short period of time. Rat control is also mandatory by law in some areas of the country.

Rats can tunnel through insulation, chew through wires and water pipes, and their urine and feces can cause a disgusting odor to permeate your house. Once they find their way in, they can fit through a hole the size of a quarter, and they open the door to other vermin such as raccoon and squirrels. The sound of rats scurrying in the attic or squeaking in the walls is not only annoying but unnerving.

Without rat control, one rat can turn into a dangerous infestation which can not only destroy property and compromise the health of the residents, but may prevent you from selling your home and affect the property value. Some infestations are so bad the render the home uninhabitable. The average gestation time of a rat is only 22 days, and rats can come into heat year-round. The average litter is 7-10 babies, so at that rate, you can be overrun before you even know you have a problem.

If you suspect the “Rat Pack” has invaded your home, the best thing to do is call a rat control expert. The droppings can be a health hazard, and leaving just one rat behind can start the cycle all over again.