Rats are larger, bolder, and more destructive than mice. XtermaPro Pest Control provides professional rat extermination for homes and businesses across Toronto, Peterborough and the surrounding region.
Ontario is home primarily to the Norway rat a heavy-bodied rodent that burrows outdoors and nests in basements, crawl spaces, and along foundations. Roof rats are also present in urban areas, nesting higher up in attics and wall voids. Both are opportunistic and will exploit any entry point into your property.
Rats leave clear evidence. Look for:
Rats carry Leptospirosis, Rat-bite fever, Salmonella, and can transmit diseases through their urine and droppings. Their relentless gnawing damages structural elements and electrical wiring making rat infestations a serious fire and structural risk. They also introduce parasites like fleas and ticks into your home.
Our technicians perform a full property inspection indoors and out to identify burrows, entry points, and harborage areas. We implement a targeted bait and trapping program using commercial-grade products not available to consumers. Entry points are then sealed to prevent further access.
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Rat droppings are much larger, about the size of a raisin versus rice for mice. Rats leave more obvious gnaw damage on wood trim and plastic, wider rub marks along walls, and louder scratching sounds. You are also more likely to see them at dusk, since rats are bolder than mice.
Yes. Rats carry leptospirosis, salmonella, hantavirus, and fleas that transmit further disease. They also contaminate food storage and insulation with urine. This is why rat infestations need a faster response than mice.
We offer same day service across Toronto, Peterborough, and the surrounding areas. If you see a live rat during the day or hear them in the attic at night, call (647) 286 9120 and we will dispatch a technician that day.
Rats gnaw constantly because their incisors never stop growing. They will chew through drywall, PVC pipe, soffits, and electrical wiring, which is a real fire risk. Treatment includes identifying chewed wiring so you can have it repaired before it fails.
Seal openings a half inch and larger with metal mesh or sheet metal (rats chew through foam), remove outdoor food sources like compost and pet food, keep garbage in sealed rigid bins, and trim back trees touching the roof. We build a custom exclusion plan during the final visit.
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