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Expert Rat Removal and Rodent Control in Denver

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder​

Signs You Might Have Rats

Trails:

  • Leave oily smudges on baseboards or walls
  • Make well-worn trails in grass and low vegetation
  • Prints can be seen in dust

Droppings:

  • Up to 1 inch long
  • Bullet-shaped

Burrows:

  • Outside they like burrows in grassy embankments and under sheltering stones, roots, or pavement
  • Inside, they like infrequently-used areas

Damage:

  • Gnawed wood, electrical cords, and other inedible objects
  • Gnaw food packaging
  • May steal food

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If you think you have a rat problem, please call or email Animal & Pest Control Specialist, Inc, serving homes across the Front Range, including Denver, Evergreen, and Castle Rock.

Rats Nuisance Concern:

  • They enter into the attics any way that they can
  • Urine and feces compiled in attics and around the house can pose serious health risks
  • Extreme damage can be done by their gnawing on furniture, wiring and appliances

Rat Removal:

  • Rat control involves trapping, sealing, baiting and sanitation

General Information about Rats:

  • Nocturnal
  • 4-6 litters a year, each consisting of 6-12 babies
  • Their bodies will be between 6-10 inches long, with tail, up to 18 inches in length
  • Usually nest in attics
  • Eat just about anything, like to eat out of dumpsters and garbage cans

Expert Rat Removal and Rodent Control in Denver

Suspect Rats? Act Fast.

Rats can cause serious damage and health risks—from chewing wires to spreading disease through droppings and urine. If you’re seeing signs like greasy trails, droppings, or gnaw marks, it’s time to act.

Animal & Pest Control Specialist, Inc. serves the entire Denver Metro—from Castle Rock to Boulder—with expert rat removal solutions. We trap, seal, sanitize, and secure your home to stop infestations at the source.

Call or contact us at Animal & Pest Control Specialist, Inc. to schedule your inspection today.

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