At Ransford Pest Control, we’ve kept rats out of people’s homes since 1896! Don’t settle for sharing your home with rodents and let us get rid of them for you.
Same-day Rat Control Service in Central Massachusetts
Rats can carry dangerous diseases and create numerous hazards within your home. With rat control from Ransford Pest Control, you can keep your home and business safe, clean, and free from the risks that come with these unwelcome pests. With over 128 years of local rodent control experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to get rid of rats and prevent them from returning.
Our Rat Control Service Includes (As Needed):
- Comprehensive Rat Inspection: We begin with a thorough inspection of your home or business to identify signs of rat activity, potential entry points, and areas conducive to rat infestations. This helps us create a tailored approach for your property.
- Bait Stations for Elimination: To ensure quick and complete elimination of all rats, we use strategically placed bait stations around your home and inside (as needed). These bait stations are essential for targeting rats where they are most active.
- Snap or Pneumatic Reusable Traps: We use snap traps or tunnel stations with reusable rat traps, which are strategically placed to speed up the elimination process. This approach minimizes the need for excessive pesticide use, providing a safer and more efficient solution.
- Liaisons with Local Health Departments: If necessary, we work directly with your local health department to ensure all regulations are followed and any health-related concerns are addressed promptly.
- Direct Baiting of Burrows: For brown rats, who live in burrows underground, we directly bait their burrows with high-quality meal or pellet bait. This method targets the root of the infestation for effective results.
- BurrowRX and LiphaTech CO2 Machines: In some cases, we may use advanced tools like the BurrowRX or LiphaTech CO2 machine. These machines eliminate rats from their burrows with carbon dioxide or monoxide, reducing the need for rodenticides.
- Remote Monitoring for Larger Properties: For larger properties, we offer remote monitoring options. This allows us to monitor traps and bait stations quickly and efficiently, helping to keep costs down while minimizing pesticide use.
Quick Relief From Rats
Rats can cause significant damage to properties by gnawing through electrical wires, insulation, and even concrete, leading to potential fire hazards and structural issues. Moreover, they pose serious health risks as they are known carriers of diseases such as leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonella, which can be transmitted to humans through their droppings, urine, or bites. Effective control and prevention measures are crucial to mitigate the impact of these resilient pests on public health and safety in Massachusetts.
At Ransford Pest Control, we understand the urgency of dealing with a rat infestation, which is why we offer same-day rat control services to swiftly address your pest problems. Our experienced technicians are equipped with the latest tools and techniques to identify and eliminate rat populations in your home or business efficiently.
Our Rat Treatment Schedule
When you partner with us for rat control, you can expect the following timing:
- We space our initial visits 3-7 days apart to monitor progress and ensure active infestations are addressed promptly.
- After this, visits may become less frequent—up to every two weeks—if there’s little or no activity.
- On average, we plan for 5 treatments, but this can range from 5-10 depending on the severity of the issue. All treatments are paid up-front.
- Additional visits may be needed after the initial treatments, or we may offer a recurring rat service to ensure long-term prevention.
Getting Rid of Rats
While we can guarantee the elimination of rats on your property, we cannot provide a warranty due to rats’ wide foraging range and their communal nature. New rats may migrate to the area, and once rats have been on your property, their scent may attract others. However, our targeted approach ensures the most effective rat control, giving you peace of mind and a rat-free home.
Rat Prevention Recommendations for Central Massachusetts
As part of our effective rat control, our exterminators provide helpful insights to eliminate attractants and deny entry points. Here are some essential proactive steps you can take to get rid of and keep rats away:
- Remove Food Sources: Rats are opportunistic feeders, so securing food is crucial.
- Remove bird feeders, as they attract rats looking for seeds.
- Store pet food in sealed, rodent-proof containers and avoid leaving pet food out overnight.
- Clean up any spilled outdoor food promptly and wipe everything down after eating outside.
- Ensure compost bins are properly sealed.
- Eliminate Attractants: Avoid having farm animals, such as chickens, which can draw rats into your property. Keep dog feces picked up, as the smell can attract rats searching for food.
- Seal Entry Points: Rats can squeeze through small openings. Inspect your property for potential access points and seal them up, including gaps around windows, doors, and foundation cracks. Pay special attention to larger openings, such as dirt floors, where rats can easily enter.
- Maintain a Clean Environment: Trim back shrubs, trees, and vines that could provide shelter for rats. Regularly mow your lawn and remove piles of debris, firewood, or other materials where rats may nest.
- Consider Rodent-Proofing: Install rat-proof barriers, such as metal mesh or steel wool, in areas prone to rat entry. This will help keep them from finding their way into your home or business.
By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the chances of a rat infestation and maintain a rat-free environment in Central Massachusetts.
Common Types of Rats Found in Massachusetts
Brown Rats (aka Norway Rats)
Brown rats, also known as Norway rats, are the most prevalent type of rat in Massachusetts, particularly in urban and suburban areas. These rats are notorious for their ability to adapt to various environments, often nesting in sewers, basements, and other hidden places close to human activity. They typically live in burrows in the ground, allowing them to infest almost any property, but they are also strong climbers and swimmers. Combine this with the fact that they are willing to travel for over a mile just to reach a water source, and it’s not hard to see how they manage to pose a problem for entire communities at once. In the past few years, we have seen a huge increase in the number of calls we get to deal with these rats.
Black Rats (aka Roof Rats)
Black rats, also known as roof rats, are not well established in Massachusetts, but sometimes hitchhike on ships from the South, so they are found mainly in coastal regions. These agile rats are excellent climbers, often nesting in attics, rafters, and roof spaces.
Commercial Rodent Control
Are rats causing trouble on your commercial property? Ransford Pest Control specializes in providing efficient and effective commercial pest control solutions across Central Massachusetts. As leading experts, we specialize in delivering efficient and effective solutions for businesses, including:
- Restaurants
- Industrial facilities
- Bakeries
- Warehouses
- Housing complexes
- And more
Our comprehensive commercial rodent control approach includes:
- Property Assessment: We begin by thoroughly inspecting your property to identify potential rodent entry points, signs of infestation, and areas of concern. Based on this assessment, we provide tailored recommendations to eliminate rats and prevent future infestations.
- Targeted Baiting: Our team uses highly effective baiting techniques, including direct baiting of rat burrows with pellet or meal bait. This ensures that rats are eliminated at the source.
- Strategic Bait Stations: We place both exterior and interior bait stations at critical locations on your property. These stations help maintain ongoing rodent control and keep rats at bay.
- Innovative 'Tunnel' Stations: To further enhance our rodent control efforts, we deploy our unique 'tunnel' stations equipped with snap traps, targeting rats with precision. These reusable traps are effective in both interior and exterior locations, offering quick results without relying heavily on pesticides.
- Regular Service Options: We offer flexible service plans, including bi-weekly to monthly visits, to ensure your commercial property remains rodent-free year-round. Our regular visits provide continuous protection and peace of mind, helping you stay compliant with health and safety regulations.
Rats can cause significant damage to property, contaminate food, and create health risks that can harm your business reputation. Our team at Ransford Pest Control is committed to protecting your property with expert rodent control solutions designed for the unique needs of commercial spaces.
Looking for a Rat Exterminator Near You?
As a proudly local pest control company, getting rid of and controlling the rat population all across Massachusetts is our expertise which is why we're committed to offering professional rat control services in the following cities and towns near you:
