Norway rats are destructive, disease-carrying rodents that establish burrows under foundations and within wall voids. Our Crown Point rat control program combines exterior bait stations, burrow treatment, and structural exclusion to eliminate existing populations and prevent return.
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Norway rats (brown rats) are the dominant rat species in Northwest Indiana. They're large, burrowing rodents that excavate tunnels under concrete slabs, foundations, and landscaping. In Crown Point, rat activity is commonly found near older neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and properties adjacent to waterways or drainage ditches.
Rats cause serious structural and health problems. They gnaw through wood, concrete, and even soft metal to expand entry points. A single rat produces up to 40 droppings per day, heavily contaminating any space they inhabit. They also transmit leptospirosis, rat-bite fever, and serve as a vector for fleas carrying other diseases. Our rat elimination program addresses all access points and nesting areas, not just bait placement.
We inspect for burrow entrances, gnaw marks, grease trails along walls, and droppings around the foundation and landscaping. Entry points in the structure are documented.
Heavy-duty, tamper-resistant bait stations are placed near burrows and travel routes around the exterior perimeter. Stations are anchored and monitored at every visit.
Active burrows are treated with bait placed directly inside and then partially backfilled, forcing rats to encounter the bait as they excavate. This is highly effective for outdoor rat populations.
We seal all identified entry points with concrete patching, metal flashing, and hardware cloth. Foundation gaps and utility penetrations are closed to prevent re-infestation.
'Rats had burrowed under our back patio. The team found three burrow entrances, treated them all, and then patched the concrete gap they were using to enter the garage. Very thorough.'
'We operate a commercial property and had a rat issue near the dumpster area. They handled it quickly and set up a maintenance program. No issues since.'
'Noticed rat droppings in the crawl space. They found the entry point, treated and sealed it. Came back twice to check the bait stations. Very professional.'
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