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Case Study Rat Burrow Under Bathtub in Caledonia

Case Study: Rat Burrow Under Bathtub in Caledonia

The following case study tells the story of a rat removal job in Toronto in which rats were burrowing underneath the bathtub. This article will analyze and recount a rat infestation case that required multiple visits and will detail the steps in the exclusion process that technicians took to eradicate the rat presence completely and…

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Case Study: Rat and Raccoon Infestation in Moss Park

The following case study details a rat and raccoon removal job in downtown Toronto. Both rats and raccoons had infested this property, causing damage and to the exterior and risking an interior invasion. Moss Park Located in the east side of downtown Toronto, the Moss Park neighbourhood is home to the largest public housing concentration…

North Riverdale Comprehensive Rat Control Treatment

Case Study: North Riverdale Rats in the Basement Wall

The following article tells the story of a persistent rat infestation in Riverdale that required multiple visits to solve. This will recount the investigative process and pest control solution carried out by The Exterminators team. The owners of this Riverdale property reached out to The Exterminators when they heard scratching noises coming from an exterior…

Rat Entry Points

Rat Entry Points

Common Rat Entry Points in House Rats can fit through any hole that is at least 20mm wide. These are agile creatures that can climb walls, jump three feet into the air, and swim for several minutes at a time. Common entry points include wall vents, roof vents, utility line openings, cracks in the window…

Why Hiring a Rat Control Technician is a Worthy Investment

Why Hiring a Rat Control Technician is a Worthy Investment

Rats are troublesome pests that you should absolutely get rid of. But should you do it yourself? Handling a rat infestation on your own can be very difficult and downright dangerous. There is also a lot to learn about rats and how to remove them, things that professionals already know. When it comes to rats,…

Can Rats be Immune to Store-bought Pesticides

Can Rats be Immune to Store-bought Pesticides?

You may have heard about how bed bugs develop immunities against pesticides. As if the tough little critters didn’t give us enough trouble already. So, what about rats? Choosing the right product to tackle a rat problem can be tough. How do you know if it will work? The pesticide market is always changing to…

All All Rodenticides Created Equally

Best Rodenticide For Rats?

Shopping for rodenticides can be confusing. How can you tell which will work better? There are so many different rodenticides available, but how do you know which rodenticide is the best for rats? All of them target rats and mice, but there is variety in their ingredients and how they function. Understanding the risks involved…

Is it Safe to Throw Away Rats in the Garbage Bin

Is it Safe to Throw Away Rats in the Garbage Bin?

Dead or alive, rats are hazardous to human health. Throwing them away in the garbage is safe, but it has to be done properly. If you have a question I caught a rat now what you should continue reading this article. When dealing with a rat infestation, you should first check with your pest removal technician or…

How Can I Naturally Remove the Stench from Persisted Rats

How To Get Rid of Rat Urine Smell

Rats are smelly creatures that will leave a mess of feces, urine, and debris behind them wherever they go. Even after extermination is complete, it’s important that you clean up after them to get rid of their smell. The smell could come from walls if rats built a nest inside your walls and if you…