Rats Extermination
Curl Curl

Rat Infestation

Just the notion of rats will certainly send shivers down the spine due to the threat they bring not just in our homes and businesses but also to our health.

Rats are unwelcome guests for they carry a lot of microorganisms that can cause diseases to people and animals. Once they enter our home or the building, they can settle and colonise the region fast. The quicker they breed in the region, the bigger the problem will be that households and businesses will deal with.

Rats are un-welcomed as they are known to be harbingers of ailments, damages to properties and can contaminate food and water. They are swarmed with viral, bacterial and parasitic organisms Inside their body and as soon as they leave their waste in our premises, humans and animals are susceptible to acquire illnesses – if not averted will lead to death.

Rats can be very persistent and if they manage to gain access into your house or business premises they could spread these diseases, causing considerable damage and contamination of food. Even rats in the garden and outside can also pose tremendous risk, especially since those areas are seen by children and pets.

Suspecting a rat issue? Do not worry. Act on it immediately and get in touch with the nearest pest management experts.

Rat Droppings & Scratching Noises

As nocturnal creatures, rats are most active between dusk and dawn and usually hide from humans during the day. It is often easier to spot signs of a issue, as opposed to the actual pest.

To ensure that you have rat infestations, look out for these signs below:

Rat droppings – rats defecate and produce droppings around 40 at night. These wastes are usually dark brown in Colour and resemble a large grain of rice

Scratching noises – think you could have rats on your roof? Black rats (also known as the roof rat) are agile climbers and can easily gain access into loft spaces and upper floors of buildings. The hearing scratching noises at night from above may indicate their presence. Brown rats on the other hand, are less skillful climbers. You may hear they scurry beneath decking, sheds and floorboards. They are more inclined to be identified by a grinding sound they make with their teeth called bruxing.

Rats Footprints, Rub Marks & Damage

Footprints (running tracks) – rats leave foot and tail marks from dusty, less-used areas of buildings. Shining a strong flashlight at a very low angle should show tracks clearly. To establish if an infestation is active, sprinkle fine flour or talc along a small stretch of floor near the footprints and check for new tracks the following day.

Rub Marks – rats use based routes alongside skirting walls and boards due to their poor eyesight. They leave marks mixed with grease and grime on areas where they crawl. These marks might also suggest rat action, however as smears may additionally stay for an elongated time period, they may be no more an excellent judge of a visible infestation.

Damages – rats have teeth that develop and grow over time. They have to chew on plastic and wood to keep them trim.

Rats Nests & Burrows

Nests – rats build nests in hot, hidden places using shredded material like newspaper and fabrics. Nests will often contain young rats and are usually located close to a food source. Check behind and beneath appliances, such as fridges and freezers in or near your kitchen.

Burrows – brown rats are notable for burrowing and exhuming wide tube frameworks for nests, food storage and settling. Look for tunnels in manure piles, under decking garages, or in carports.

If you have spotted signs of rat infestations, it’s time to get professional treatment. Our qualified local service technicians are backed by international knowledge and innovation that can help you get rid of these naughty pests for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you employ?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Curl Curl

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a staff of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while delivering effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and well being of your family members as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify your pest infestation problems, and recommend appropriate methods of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Curl Curl residential properties will require annual pest control services but commercial buildings because of their health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are fully equipped to expertly handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you might encounter within the Curl Curl region.

We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatment) from coming back to your home.