Rats in the house: what to do
Scratching in the ceiling at night, gnawed bags in the basement or tracks in the shed? Rats breed fast and damage wiring, so you need to act straight away.
Rat removalcoming soonHow to tell there are rats in the house
Rats are rarely seen during the day. People usually notice the signs they leave.
Dark, oblong, 1 to 2 cm long, usually along walls and near food.
Scratching and scurrying in the ceiling, walls or under the floor.
Gnawed bags, boxes, door corners and even wires.
Dark, greasy smears along walls and pipes where rats regularly run.
1Basement window and gaps2By the pipes3Bait box against the wall4Corners and along the wallsWhy not to wait
Rats aren't just unpleasant.
Rats can spread disease onto food and surfaces through droppings and urine.
They gnaw wires, insulation and pipes, which can cause a short circuit.
A couple of rats can become dozens within a few months.
How we get rid of rats
Bait boxes, checks and advice on closing entry points.
We find where the rats get in and where they feed.
We place closed, lockable bait boxes that children and pets can't get into.
We come back to check and refill the stations until the rats are gone.
We tell you which gaps and holes to close so the rats don't come back.
What to do until we arrive
A few steps that will help.
- Store food and pet food in tightly closing containers.
- Don't leave rubbish or leftover food in the basement or shed.
- Don't touch droppings with bare hands; clean up wearing gloves.
- Don't put out bait yourself where pets can get to it.
The boxes are closed and lockable, with the bait inside. We place them where children and pets can't reach them.
Safety for children and petsHow much does rat removal cost
The price depends on the size of the property and the number of visits.
- Inspection and placing bait boxes
- Follow-up checks
- Advice on closing entry points
- 45-day guarantee after the second treatment: if the pests come back, we treat again for free
Choose the flat size and the place, and you will see an estimated price.
Get a price · 30 seconds+371 28 241 218Questions about rats
Who is responsible if there are rats in an apartment building?
The building manager is responsible for shared property such as the basement. More in our article about rats in apartment buildings.
Can a rat get into a flat through the sewer?
Yes, it's rare, but rats are good swimmers and can use damaged pipes.
How long until I see results?
Usually within a few weeks. It depends on how many rats there are.
What should I do with a dead rat?
Put on gloves, place it in a bag and throw it out with household waste. If you can't find it, let us know.
