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Rat Control Services in Long Island City, NYC
According to our analysis, there are more than 3 million rats in New York City. These rodents can gnaw through almost anything, including wood, plastic, drywall, pipes, and electrical wiring. In addition, they can contaminate food and transmit diseases like leptospirosis and hantavirus.
At MMPC, we understand the unique challenges of rat control. Our team of experienced rat exterminators specializes in using eco-friendly methods and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Â principles to curb existing rat populations and prevent future infestations.
Signs of Rats
Rats are excellent at hiding, but they leave clear physical evidence. Look for dark droppings about 3/4 of an inch long with blunt ends. You should also check for “rub marks”—greasy, dark smudges left along baseboards by the natural oils in their fur as they travel. If rats are already indoors, you might also hear faint scratching noises inside your walls or ceilings at night.
Comprehensive Rat Solutions
We start with a “treatment and assessment” visit to set up professional bait stations and inspect your property for entry points and burrows. If structural gaps are allowing rats indoors, our exclusion specialists permanently seal them using construction-grade materials. For active burrows outside, we use the BurrowRX system to eliminate the nest, then install steel wire mesh beneath the topsoil to prevent future burrowing.
Methods that make eco-sense
Treatment and Assessment
This service includes exterior or basement baiting and trapping, combined with a comprehensive property assessment. During the visit, our technicians apply appropriate population control methods by placing baits and traps in the affected areas. They will also evaluate the property to recommend additional steps you can take to remedy the pest issue, including whether structural proofing is advisable.
Exterior Rat Baiting
Technicians install tamper-proof bait stations around the property along with the necessary warning signs. They also inspect the grounds for active rat burrows and any conducive conditions the owner needs to correct. To effectively reduce the population over time, recurring exterior rodent baiting is always recommended.
Burrow Treatment
For active rat burrows located in soil or concrete, our technicians locate each burrow and treat it by injecting carbon monoxide directly into the nest. After the treatment is complete, we recommend installing steel mesh under the topsoil to prevent rats from digging back through.
Exclusion
Exclusion, also known as structural proofing, is ideal for long-term rodent prevention. Depending on your property’s needs, technicians may install door sweeps on exterior doors to close gaps, or carefully cut out parts of hardwood boards around plumbing lines to permanently seal potential entry points. If an exterior infestation is particularly heavy, we recommend complete soil exclusion using metal mesh and thinset as a follow-up measure.
About MMPC
Who we are
Rats thrive in urban environments rife with discarded food, overflowing garbage bags, restaurant waste, and places to shelter. According to our analysis, there are currently as many as 3 million rats in New York City!
How we work
Rats thrive in urban environments rife with discarded food, overflowing garbage bags, restaurant waste, and places to shelter. According to our analysis, there are currently as many as 3 million rats in New York City!
