Houston’s Rat Problem: How Safe Guard Pest Control Can Help

Introduction

Howdy Houston neighbors,

I am the owner of Safe Guard Pest Control and I wanted to talk about some news that has a big impact on all of us who live here in Houston.

A report from the Houston Chronicle states that Houston is now ranked #20 on that list of "Rattiest Cities in America" created every year by Orkin, one of the nation's largest pest control companies. The list is compiled based on the amount of new rodent treatments pest control companies are called for from major cities all over the United States.

Well, it's number 10 spots higher this year on that list; so in turn that means there are a higher number of people who are experiencing rats in their homes and businesses-and calling pest control experts like us to help get them out.

But Safe Guard Pest Control too has seen the same trend this season as regards an increase in calls about rats. So let's look into the reasons behind this, what you need to know, and how we can help keep your property safe.

Why Are Rats Increasingly Becoming a Problem in Houston?

The following reasons have explained why the rat gets partly bigger with a problem in our city

Houston's Climate

Houston's warm weather allows rats to breed throughout the year. This means that once they find food and shelter, they can multiply rapidly.

Urban Growth

As Houston gets bigger, some new constructions result from some disturbing rat habitats. This, in turn, drives these rats to seek new places to live in—that is, homes or apartment buildings and businesses.

More Trash and Food Sources

Rats are attracted by food waste. As the city grows, so does the great trash that makes it easier for rats to find something to eat.

Why You Should Care

Rats aren't just a nuisance; they cause serious even greater havoc than ordinary nuisances

Damage to Property

Rats chew electrical, plumbing insulation, and wood causing electrical fires, plumbing leaks, and expensive repairs.

Health Risks

Rat droppings and urine can cause diseases, cause allergies and worsen asthma symptoms—particularly the young and seniors.

Rapid Reproduction

What begins as two rats can get to several hundred in a few months. Urgency in action is everything.

Invisible Invaders

Rats may be out of sight, but they leave evidence: their droppings, gnaw marks along grease trails, nests, and sometimes scratching sounds inside walls or attics.

What We Do at Safe Guard Pest Control

We take rat problem very serious, Safe Guard Pest Control hereby offer the following help to you

1. The Full Inspection

We thoroughly check your home or business for the following

Entry points (holes, cracks, vents, pipes)

Rat droppings, chew marks, and nests

Signs of food sources attracting rats

We then break down what we find.

2. Expert Sealing

We seal up your property to keep rats out

Steel wool and mesh for small holes

Special rodent-proof sealants

Covers for vents and pipes

This is a key aspect in long-term rat prevention.

3. Safe Capturing and Removal

We then apply

Traps inside and outside your building

Locked bait stations (safe for kids and pets)

Professional cleanup and safe removal of trapped rats

4. Cleanup and Sanitation

After rats are eradicated, we start by

Sanitizing and cleaning up contaminated areas.

Helping repair minor damage from rats.

Providing advice on how to make the premises less inviting for rodents.

5. Ongoing Monitoring

We do not stop after just one visit. We offer

Follow-up checks in order to ascertain that rats are no longer in your home

Retreatment if necessary

Advice on how to avoid future infestations

Tips for Keeping Rats Out

You can take some quick measures to keep rats at bay

Seal holes and gaps around doors, windows, vents, and pipes.

Store food properly in sealed containers.

Take out trash regularly and keep lids tightly closed.

Clean up pet food and don't leave it out overnight.

Trim bushes and trees near your home to remove hiding spots.

Keep wood piles and debris away from your house.

Professional help, however, places best in case rats have entered.

Ready for a Rat-Free Home?

Houston's position on the list of "Rattiest Cities" serves as an alarm for all of us. But the correct actions will keep your property safe and clean.

Do not hesitate if you hear noises, see droppings, or suspect a rat problem. Rats breed quickly, and the sooner you act, the more manageable they are to control.