We are experts in rat control, and are not your typical Tuscaloosa, Alabama pest extermination company. We don't use poison, since it simply doesn't work, not to mention it causes rats a long, painful death! Poison doesn't kill right away, which means the poisoned rats almost never die where the poison was originally placed, and finding the rodent carcasses means it would take even longer to rid your house of rats. So instead of poison, we use humane and permanent rat control methods such as snap traps, or exclusion and relocation. We completely solve your rat problem by taking these steps:

• Inspect the entire property, ground to roof, and the attic
• Seal all entry areas shut, no matter how small, with steel - rats can get in through the tiniest of holes!
• Set a dozen or more traps in the house and around your property
• Remove all rats as they are caught and monitor for activity
• Once there is no more activity and no more rats caught, we're done
• When necessary, we remove feces, replace insulation, and repair chewed wires

Tuscaloosa rat removal tip of the month: Moth balls and cat urine for rats - Because moth balls seem ineffective on their own, homeowners often feel that a multifaceted approach is needed when it comes to pest removal and prevention. Moth balls are no effective. Studies have shown mice and rats walking on moth balls, pushing the chemicals around with their noses, or completely disregarding the item. It is not that rats are immune to smells; they just don't process them like humans do. Odors that cannot be tolerated by a person have no effect on many other animals. The same can be said for the use of predator odors around a home. We assume that because cats eat mice, rodents will steer clear of areas that smell heavily of cat. Just like all living creatures, rodents have the ability to problem solve. This ability allows them to know that odor does not always mean a threat; it means caution, certainly, but it does not always warrant avoidance. Animals like rats and mice do well by scavenging off of others. Cats and dogs around a home are a prime source of food. Contrary to what the odor repellent gurus tell you, mice and rats often live near cats and dogs to better steal their food when the pets are not aware. This is an obvious demonstration of why predator odors are not effective for pest control.