What Attracts Rats to a House?
Rats can enter even the cleanest homes, especially in Houston. Houston is one of America’s largest cities, and rats are an inescapable part of city living.Several properties in Houston actively attract rats, which, in turn, brings rats to other homes in the area. Right now, there are more than 3,700 […]
Do You Have Rats or Mice? How to Tell Which Critter Has Invaded Your Houston, TX Home
Houston residents often ask us whether they have rats or mice in their homes. The idea is that rats are a lot more dangerous than mice. There are ways to tell whether you have a rat problem or a mouse problem. Here are four signs we look at. #1) DroppingsRat droppings are […]
What do Animals in the Attic Sound Like?
Do you hear thumps and bumps in your attic? While you might be in denial—nobody ever wants to think they have a wildlife problem—sounds in your attic almost always mean some creature has moved in. Here’s how to tell what you might be dealing with.Heavy FootstepsIf it sounds like someone is walking […]
How Rats Make You Sick
Many believe that rats can’t make them sick unless they are bitten, scratched, or come into direct contact with rat droppings.Nothing could be further from the truth. Rats in the home can make you ill even if you never see one face-to-face.The Most Common Rodent-Born IllnessHantavirus, or HPS, is the […]
Are Rats Dangerous?
Rats are some of the most dangerous creatures you can have in your home. They carry disease, cause structure damage, and can even cause fires by chewing through the wires in your attic. Even if a rat doesn’t bite or scratch you directly they can still harm your health. Their urine […]
Everything You Need to Know about Rat Trapping Services in Houston, TX
When you have rats in your house you’ve got a dozen pressing reasons to get rid of them ASAP. Hear one or two rats on the roof and you’ve probably got ten more in your attic and another hundred in your walls. They reproduce with alarming frequency, and attract both […]
