Rats:
Prevention & Control

Don’t Invite Them In This Winter

When temperatures drop, rats start shopping for warm, cozy places to nest—and unfortunately, homes are at the top of their list. The good news? A few smart prevention steps can make your property far less appealing.

Why Rats Are a Big Deal

(Small animals. BIG  problems.)


Rats aren’t just a nuisance—they can cause serious damage and pose health risks.

They can:

Nest in insulation

Chew through HVAC ducting

Damage water pipes and wiring

Enter through holes as small as your fingertip

They can spread diseases like:

Leptospirosis

Salmonella

Hantavirus

Rat-bite fever

Outdoor Prevention: Cut Off Access

Trim & Clear

01

Keep shrubs, bushes, and trees 3–5 feet away from your home

02

Clear all branches from the roofline

Rats can jump up to 3 feet—once they’re on the roof, the attic is fair game.

Eliminate Hiding Spots

Remove wood piles, debris, and clutter near your home

Rodents love undisturbed harboring areas

Food Control:
Don’t Feed the Problem

Rats follow food—simple as that.

01

Keep bird feeders, gardens, and fruit or nut trees as far from the house as possible

02

Pick up fallen fruit and nuts promptly

03

Store pet food and birdseed in metal bins with tight-fitting lids

Seal the Gaps (They’re Sneakier Than You Think)

Inspect sub vents, pipes, and utility entry points, especially in fall
If you can fit the tip of your finger into a hole, a rat can get in
Monitor garage door weather stripping for chewing or wear

Monitoring & Control

Bait stations around the property can help reduce the growing rodent population
Traps in crawlspaces or sub-areas help monitor activity
Check traps periodically to catch issues early—before damage starts

Rats don’t wait—and neither should you.

Not Sure If Your Home Is Protected?

Rats don’t wait, and neither should you. Once rodents find a way into your home, they can cause serious damage fast. From chewing wires to contaminating food and insulation, rat infestations put your home and health at risk. A professional inspection is the first step to stopping the problem before it gets worse.

We’ll help protect your home from:

  • Costly damage to wiring, insulation, and walls
  • Health risks from droppings, urine, and bacteria
  • Hidden nesting and breeding inside attics and crawl spaces
  • Structural damage caused by constant gnawing
  • Repeat infestations due to unsealed entry points

Call us today for a professional rodent inspection

We’ll help protect your home from:

Undetected entry points around your home

Ongoing rodent activity before it becomes an infestation

Future invasions with proactive exclusion solutions

Just Bugs Pest Control

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