Rat Extermination: Effective Solutions for Your Home or Business
The sewer rat is a specific problem in homes and buildings in Boucherville, Montreal, Laval, Montérégie, the South Shore, and the North Shore. Exterminating sewer rats requires tailored control and management methods.
Extermination relies on the use of specific products, effective traps such as spring traps or sticky traps, and professional treatments to ensure a fast and safe elimination. Sewer rats can also transmit diseases to humans, including leptospirosis, making it essential to implement control and management measures to prevent infestations and to eliminate rats quickly if an infestation is detected.
Rat extermination services offered by specialized companies can help eliminate sewer rat problems effectively and sustainably. The cost of rat extermination may vary depending on the severity of the infestation and the methods used.
The sewer rat (Rattus norvegicus), also called the brown rat or Norway rat, is one of the most common types of rats in Montreal. It is characterized by its brown fur and preferred habitats in sewers and basements. The Norway rat favors humid, dark environments such as sewers, cellars, and basements, where it finds ideal conditions for feeding and reproducing. The black rat (Rattus rattus) is another type of rat that can be found in homes and buildings—it is smaller than the sewer rat and prefers elevated areas.
Rats should not be confused with mice, which are smaller rodents that require extermination methods specifically suited to their behavior and habitat. Both types of rats can cause significant damage to buildings and property, making it essential to eliminate them quickly to prevent health and safety issues. Homes provide an ideal environment for rats, offering easy access to food, warmth, and shelter.
