Santa Monica Rat Control
American Rat Control Inc.®
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Owner Has 35+ Years Rodent Control Experience
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Licensed Santa Monica Rat Control
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We Warranty Our Work
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Residential & Commercial
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Exterior Rodent Control Service Plans
(CDC) Centers for Disease Control
CDC offers helpful suggestions on rat & mouse control during and after a rodent infestations. The main strategy for preventing exposure to rodent diseases is effective rodent control in and around the home.
University of California (IPM)
Rats are some of the most troublesome and damaging rodents in the United States. They eat and contaminate food, damage structures and property, and transmit parasites and diseases to humans.
Los Angeles County Health Department
Los Angeles County – Department of Public Health. Health Advisory
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American Rat Control has been providing professional rat control services in Santa Monica for 20+ years. Our service technicians have many years of expert rat control services such as:
1. Rat Proofing Santa Monica Homes & Business
2. Controlling Rat Populations Around the Outside
3. Quickly Trapping Rats and Removing rats from the Structure
4. Cleaning Up the Damage Caused By Infesting Rats in Your Attic Space
Licensed Santa Monica Rat Exterminators and Santa Monica Rat Control Specialists for Inside or Outside.
About Us!
American Rat Control Inc.® is a dedicated rodent control services pest control company whos speciality is rat proofing homes & businesses in Southern California.
Louis started American Rat Control Inc.® because he realized there were not very many options in the pest control industry for expert rodent control and removal.
Durring his 37+ years in rodent control & Construction he developed processes and techniques to quickly identify rodent entry points on a structure and how to seal them up to last and look good.
“We will rat proof your home or business, quickly trap and remove all rats, and we warranty our work. We will not stop until all rats have been removed.
My name is Louis Rico, I am the founder and president of American Rat Control Inc.® – and I Guarantee it!”
Louis Rico
Founder & President
American Rat Control Inc.®
Since 2001
“Rat Exterminator”
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How it Works!
Rat Proof Your Santa Monica Home or Business
“Always Hire a Licensed Santa Monica Rat Control Expert”
Free Inspection
We always recommend a free inspection before starting any rodent control plan, our licensed rat exterminator inspector will draft a diagram of your home or business, then identify all rodent access points. Upon completion of the inspection you will be presented with a quote to rat proof the structure and trap all rats.
Rat Proof Structure
Rat proofing your home or business is the best way to stop rats from getting in to the structure. We will seal all rat entry points using construction grade materials that are strong enough to stop rats. We concentrate on making sure rats can’t get past our repairs and that each repair looks good.
Quickly Trap All Rats
After your home or business has been rat proofed, any rats inside will not be able to get out, so we must install rat traps in key locations to quickly trap and remove them. We will return by appointment to service the rat traps until all rats have been removed.
Our Rat Control Services!
“Santa Monica Rat Control Exterminators”
Rat Proof Structures
The best way to end a rodent infestation in your home or business is to “Rat Proof” the structure. Rat Proofing the structure is making sure all exterior openings are completly sealed so rats can not get back inside. We use materials that make it extremly hard for rats to chew and make new holes.
Rat Control Outside
Rat Proofing the structure is only part of the over all rodent control project. You still have rats outside crawling all over the roof and running around in the garden. Rats outside may enter through an open door or window and may damage patio furniture or other items outside.
Attic Cleaning
When rats have been inside the structure for a period of time they most likley have been living in the attic space. While in the attic space they have urinated and left behind rat droppings all of which contain harmful virus and bacteria that makes your home a bio-hazard area and unsafe for you and your family. We can clean & sanitize the attic space.
Why Rats Are Dangerous
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SANTA MONICA RAT CONTROL IN YOUR HOME
American Rat Control Inc.® Santa Monica Rat Control Services Will Identify All Rodent Access Points.
when rats are in your attic space, or down in the crawl space below your floor, they are technicaly in your home. Because the way most houses are constructed, rats have access to the attic space and the sub-crawl space bellow your feet.
The most common way rats travel from the attic space to the sub-area is in the wet walls of your home, meaning the walls behind your sinks, your bathtub, and any walls where water and sewer pipes travel through. To a rat it is like a ladder, they climb up and down to get to the attic space and sub-crawl space, sometimes you may hear them in walls.
Rats In The Walls are Still Inside, Santa Monica Rat Control Homes.
If rats are in the walls they are in your home, and if not handled in a trimly manner they will eventually make their way into the living space of your home, such as the kitchen, or even into your bedroom while you are sleeping.
Just because you may not see them, and only hear them, does not mean they are harmless, in fact, they are doing great harm, they are in the walls and ceiling chewing on wires, insulation and your A/C ducting and leaving virus, bacteria, that may get you and your family sick.
RATS CARRY FLEAS AND MITES
American Rat Control Inc.® Santa Monica Rat Control Technicians Can Eliminate Fleas & Mites
Rats are well known carriers of fleas and rat mites, when rats build a nest in your attic space or walls, they are living in a nest full of fleas and mites and these parasite insects are happily feeding off the rats and their young.
At any given time, 90% of the rat mites or rat flease are in the nesting material, the other 10% are on the rat feeding. When rats leave the nest, they are leaving a lot of hungry parasites behind, eventually the parasites will migrate away from the nest looking for a blood meal.
Rat mites and rat fleas will crawl through the attic space looking for a new host, and if they get to close to a ceiling penetration such as a recessed light fixture or ceiling fan they will fall through and become airborne in the living space of your home, they may land on your bed, your couch or even food prep areas.
They are floating around looking for a blood meal, they will feed off of adults, children and pets.
Rat Mites & Fleas drop through ceiling penetrations above your head.
Tropical Rat Mite
This biting pest is a common parasite found on rats and will attack humans.
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Answers to Your Questions
“From Santa Monica Rat Control Exterminators”
What is Rat Proofing?
Rat proofing is locating all rat access points on the exterior of the structure then sealing up all holes so rats can not enter.
How Long Does Rat Proofing Take?
In most cases we can rat proof your home or business in one day, our rat proofing technicians have many years of rat proofing experience.
How Long Does it Take to Get Rid of Rats?
In most cases we will have your home or business clear of all rats in a matter of 7-10 days. One day to rat proof, then 2 – 3 trap checks.
Do I Need to Leave During the Rat Proofing?
No… Most of the work is on the outside of the structure, except for installing traps in the attic space and that only takes a few moments.
Do You Warranty Your Rat Proofing?
Yes… We warranty our repairs, if rats get past our repairs, because the rats chewed a new hole or our repair did not last, we will return to perform a free inspection, make needed corrections and re-trap any rats that may have entered at no additional charge to you.
Are you Licensed & Insured?
Yes… We are completly licensed by the California Structural Pest Control Board. We are also fully insured, workers comp. and our service vehicles are fully insured.
I See Rats Outside!
Rats on the exterior of your home or business is a serious situation, if they are not inside yet, its just a matter of time until they make their way in.
Can You Control Rat Populations Outside?
Yes.. We have developed methods of rat control outside that will quickly get rat populations under control. Methods depend on your particular situation. Your Inspector will develop a plan for your needs.
Can You Clean & Sanitize My Attic Space?
Yes… It is recommended to clean and sanitize the attic space after a rat infestation to make sure virus and bacteria are not affecting the air quality inside the structure.
Why Are Rats Attracted to My Home?
Rats are attracted to your home because they are looking for shelter to build their nest and have their babies. Your home provides everything a rat needs. They have a dark well protected place in the attic, there is food and water in your kitchen.
Rat Exterminator Vs. Bug Man!
Rat Exterminators and Pest Control Bug Companies are like an Electrician and a Plumber, you would not hire and electrician to fix your leaky faucet. Pest Control companies are great at getting rid of insects but have trouble with rats and mice. Getting rid of rats takes a commitment of time and effort that most bug companies do not have.
Damage Caused By Rats
Rats can create major damage to homes and business. In just a few weeks they will create thousands of dollars in damage and render your home or business unsafe to occupy.
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Two Most Common Rats in Santa Monica
American Rat Control Inc.® Santa Monica Rat Control Technicians can Identify Rat Species.
The Norway rat and the roof rat first appeared in North America as the first settlers came across from Europe. These two common species of rats originated in China and India and started their migration to Europe about 4000 years ago as trade routes opened between the east and west.
In the 1300’s fleas from the Norway rat caused the plague in Europe that is said to have killed more than 25 million people. These two species of rodents are still causing problems, they are responsible for billions of dollars in damaged food and property in the United States alone.
If you think you may have rats, let us know, we want to help get rid of them from your home or business. Schedule your free no obligation inspection now!
Norway rat, also known as the Brown rat or Sewer rat is a common species found in Southern California.
Roof rat, is found in Los Angeles but mostly on the east side of the city. Can be found in industrial areas.
Santa Monica Rat Control Technicians Hard at Work!
Our Santa Monica Rat Control service technicians are fully trained in all aspects of rodent control, rat proofing, attic cleaning & sanitizing. Our crews are dedicated rat exterminators.
American Rat Control Inc.® technicians are experienced rat exterminators
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We are here to help!
Our professional Santa Monica Rat Control exterminators will locate all rat entry points, seal up all holes, then quickly trap and remove all rats from your home or business. We will not stop until all rats have been removed!
American Rat Control Inc.®
Professional Santa Monica Rat Control Experts
12120 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm