Photo Album: Old Pizzeria Infested with Rats in Freehold, NJ

A new business owner in Freehold, NJ was planning on fixing up an old restaurant and turning it into a new pizzeria. However, he first needed to remove the Norway rats infesting the building.

A Ton of Presents in the Basement

As I inspected the basement, I discovered a large amount of rat feces. How'd I know it was rats and not mice? Rat droppings are usually about 3/8 inch long,1/8 inch in diameter, and have rounded tips.

Brown Rat Peaking Out

As I continued inspecting, I noticed a small, chewed out hole in the brick. As I took a closer look, a brown rat stuck his head out!

The Diseases They Carry

Brown rats carry many nasty diseases, such as Leptospirosis, Salmonella, and Hantavirus. They can also inflict a great amount of structural damage to a property.

Along the Exterior Too

I inspected the exterior of the building and found several chewed out holes.

Our RTU's

I installed several Ready-to-Use rodent bait stations throughout the basement, the restaurant, and along the exterior.

Need of Repair

I informed the new owner that some repairs are needed in order to help prevent the rodents from entering the building. He immediately contacted a contractor to perform the repairs.