Pest Control PRO LLC
Rats in Central Ohio enter through foundation gaps, sewer and utility penetrations, and crawl space openings. They are larger and bolder than mice, cause more damage, and are harder to resolve without exclusion, because a colony established in a crawl space or void keeps returning.
Signs of rats
- Larger droppings than mouse droppings, often concentrated in one area
- Gnaw marks on wiring, pipes, wood and packaging
- Grease rub marks along walls and along travel routes
- Damaged or shredded insulation in attics and crawl spaces
- Noises overhead or under the house at night
- Burrows at the foundation, along fences, or near trash and compost areas
How we treat rats
We locate the active harborage and the entry routes before treating. Rat work is built on exclusion: rodent-proof sealing of foundation gaps, utility penetrations, vents and crawl space openings.
Trapping and bait placement are used where the population is established, with placement documented so each visit is repeatable and monitored.
Moisture control is part of the plan. Rats follow water - leaks, condensate lines, crawl space moisture and standing water near the foundation all support a colony.
Chewed wiring is a fire risk, so we flag it for repair by an electrician rather than leaving it as a cosmetic issue.
Follow-up monitoring confirms the exclusion is holding after the population is removed.
Prevention
Seal foundation and utility gaps, keep crawl spaces dry and enclosed, store trash and pet food in closed containers, remove dense vegetation and debris along the foundation, and check vent covers and drain covers for damage.
Plans & pricing
Inspection is free for Central Ohio properties we service. Rats service is priced by scope - one-time as-needed treatment, or a quarterly plan under one of the three residential tiers that includes re-treatment between visits if the problem returns. See residential plans and commercial programs, or call 614-592-4616 for a quote before any work is scheduled.
FAQs about rats
What are the signs of rats in a house?
Larger droppings, gnaw marks, grease rub marks along walls, damaged insulation, and noises in attics or crawl spaces.
How do rats get inside?
Foundation gaps, sewer and utility penetrations, and crawl space openings.
Are rats dangerous to my family?
They contaminate food and surfaces, and chewing on wiring is a fire risk. Exclusion and trapping are the safe approach.
Do you use poison?
Bait stations are used where needed, placed and secured to keep kids and pets out of them. Exclusion is always the primary method.
How long does rat control take?
Exclusion work is usually completed in one or two visits, then monitored. A colony takes longer than a single animal, so follow-up visits are part of the plan.
Service Areas
Dublin · Columbus · Worthington · Powell · Hilliard · Westerville · Clintonville · Downtown · Linden · Plain City · Delaware · Galena · Lewis Center · Sunbury · Ostrander · Genoa · Upper Arlington · Whitehall · Gahanna · New Albany · Grove City · Groveport · Reynoldsburg · Canal Winchester · Obetz · Grandview Heights · Bexley · University District · Hilltop · Galloway · Pickerington · Marysville
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