Photo Album: Rat Removal in Howell, NJ
This resident in Howell, NJ was having quite the rat problem!
Tunnels and Turds
While inspecting, we found a number of tunnels dug into the insulation with rat droppings near the entrance.
Health Concerns
Not only are rat droppings unsanitary they can spread bacteria and diseases (most notoriously the Hantavirus) and trigger allergic reactions in humans.
That's How!
We discovered that there was a gap in the corner of the attic that was wide enough for the rats to enter. We stuffed copper mesh in the access points and sealed them off using hardware cloth and metal flashing.
RTU's
Afterwards, we place several snap traps in the attic and installed several ready-to-use rodent bait stations along the exterior of the home. Once all the rats are removed from the home, we will sanitize the attic and replace the insulation.