Rats in the Basement or Garage

Rat problems start outside, and move into the structure

If you’ve seen rat droppings in the basement, garage, or around stored items, the problem usually begins with a structural entry point. Rats don’t appear randomly. They follow food, warmth, and shelter directly into the building.

Most pest control companies respond with bait stations filled with poison. This approach kills some rats, but it does nothing to stop new ones from entering.

We focus on removing the rats and closing the structure.

If you’ve seen rat droppings, the problem is already inside the structure.
Call (978) 400-7754 to schedule an inspection.

Signs of Rat Activity

  • Large droppings in the basement or garage

  • Grease marks along walls or foundation sills

  • Chewed wiring or stored items

  • Burrows near the foundation

  • Strong odors in enclosed spaces

Our Rat Control Process

Inspection

We locate entry points, travel routes, and nesting areas.

Removal

Snap-trap system to eliminate the rats inside the structure.

Exclusion

We seal the structural openings that allowed them inside.

Why Poison Often Backfires

  • Rats die inside walls and ceilings, or outside and become toxic for non target wildlife.

  • Odors can last weeks

  • Flies and insects follow

  • New rats continue entering

Without exclusion, the cycle never stops.