05/06/2025
During the winter months, rats often seek warmth, shelter, and food—making your home an ideal target. As temperatures drop, these pests can invade attics, basements, and walls, causing serious damage by chewing through wires, insulation, and even plumbing, while also posing significant health risks through their droppings and disease-carrying parasites. That’s why it’s crucial to stay vigilant and act fast. At (C & H Pest, Garden and Fumigation Specialists,) we provide expert, reliable rat control tailored to protect your home and family—especially when you need it most. Don’t wait until the problem grows—contact us today for peace of mind this winter. If you would like to know more about what damage these rats can cause here is some serious structural and health risks.
🧱 Structural Damage
•Chewing wires: Rats gnaw on electrical wiring, which can lead to short circuits or house fires.
•Damaging insulation: They burrow through insulation in walls and attics, reducing energy efficiency.
•Gnawed wood and furniture: They chew on wooden beams, furniture, and even plastic and soft metals.
•Contaminated insulation or HVAC systems: Their nests and droppings can spread through ventilation systems.
🦠 Health Risks
•Disease transmission: Rats can carry and spread diseases like:
•Leptospirosis
•Hantavirus
•Salmonella
•Rat-bite fever
•Plague (rare, but historically significant)
•Allergens: Their droppings, urine, and dander can trigger allergies and asthma, especially in children.
•Parasites: They can bring in fleas, ticks, and mites.
🐀 Signs of a Rat Problem
•Droppings (small, dark pellets)
•Gnaw marks
•Scratching noises (especially at night)
•Nests made of shredded materials
•Greasy rub marks along walls
•Sightings of live or dead rats
Let us take care of your rat infestation.
Contact us at
0719564558
