Rat Control: Eradication, Exclusion, and Restoration Services

Rats are a pervasive and destructive pest that threatens homes and businesses across all regions we serve: California, Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona. Whether you are dealing with the common roof rat or the Norway rat, these rodents pose significant risks to public health and cause devastating property damage through gnawing and contamination.

ecoPest Wildlife Management provides a complete, guaranteed three-step solution for Rat Control: Eradication, Exclusion, and Restoration. Our methods are tailored to the specific rat species and structural conditions in your area, ensuring a permanent, professional result.

The Urgent Need for Professional Rat Control

Rats multiply quickly and their presence leads to severe and costly issues:

Severe Structural Damage: Rats gnaw constantly to file down their incisors. They target electrical wiring (a leading cause of house fires), plumbing, plastic pipes, wood beams, and insulation, leading to major repair bills.
Health and Disease Risks: Rats are vectors for serious diseases, including Hantavirus, Salmonellosis, Rat-Bite Fever, and Murine Typhus. Their droppings, urine, and nesting materials contaminate food sources, kitchens, and air quality.
Rapid Infestation: A single pair of rats can produce hundreds of offspring in a year. Ignoring early signs of activity in an attic, crawlspace, or wall void will quickly result in a major, entrenched infestation.

Odor and Secondary Pest Attraction: Deceased rats trapped inside walls or ceilings cause putrid odors, and their presence (alive or dead) attracts other pests like flies, beetles, and mites.

Our Guaranteed 3-Step Rat Control Process

We don’t just set traps; we eliminate the population, secure the building, and restore the damage for a final solution.

1. Eradication and Population Removal

Detailed Inspection: A certified technician performs a meticulous inspection to locate all nesting sites, travel routes, and, most importantly, the points of entry.
Targeted Trapping and Baiting: We use professional-grade trapping and baiting techniques designed for rapid and controlled removal of the existing rat population. Our methods minimize the risk of rodents dying in inaccessible areas.
Monitoring: We monitor activity to ensure the entire population is eliminated before moving to the next phase.

2. Exclusion and Permanent Rat-Proofing

This is the foundation of our long-term solution. Rats return to established routes, so sealing the structure is critical.
We use durable, rat-proof materials (heavy-gauge wire mesh, specialized sealants, metal flashing) to permanently seal all entry points, including foundation gaps, utility penetrations, roof vents, and sewer access points.
We focus on eliminating entry points as small as half an inch, guaranteeing no new rats can access the interior of your property.

3. Sanitization and Restoration

After removal and exclusion, we offer services to reverse the damage rats leave behind.
Contamination Cleanup: We safely remove rat feces, urine, and nesting materials, minimizing biohazard exposure.
Sanitization: The entire affected area is treated with professional-grade disinfectants and odor neutralizers to kill pathogens and remove pheromones that attract future rodents.
Restoration: We replace contaminated and damaged insulation in attics and crawlspaces, restoring your home‘s energy efficiency and health.

Why Choose ecoPest Wildlife Management for Rat Control?

Rat infestations require the knowledge and resources of a dedicated exclusion specialist, not a general pest control company.

Exclusion Specialists: Our primary focus is on rat exclusion. We don’t rely solely on trapping and baiting; we solve the problem structurally, preventing re-entry for good.
Structural Expertise: Our technicians are skilled in construction and building science, ensuring all sealing work is durable, effective, and blends seamlessly with your property.
Health and Safety Focus: We use stringent safety protocols for cleanup, specifically addressing the biohazards posed by rat waste.
Regional Knowledge: Our teams operating in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona understand the behavioral differences between roof rats and Norway rats and how climate and urban development affect their activity.
Long-Term Guarantee: We provide comprehensive warranties on our exclusion work, giving you assurance that your property is protected against future rat invasions.