Rat Control
Burrows, droppings, garbage and ground line problems.
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Rodent Control in Staten Island
Staten Island has more detached houses, garages, yards and green edges than the other boroughs, with commercial strips and a ferry terminal area.
Rodent Control in Staten Island
Staten Island has more detached houses, garages, yards and green edges than the other boroughs, with commercial strips and a ferry terminal area.
Where We Work in Staten Island
Building Types and What They Mean
Detached and attached houses have yards, sheds, garages and crawl spaces to check. Parks and wooded edges border some neighborhoods.
See house rodent control and rodent proofing.
Neighborhood View
See St. George.
Neighborhoods Within Staten Island
We serve all of Staten Island. Neighborhoods with a page are linked.
Checking Your Address in Staten Island
Staten Island homeowners often manage their own yards and garages. See the 311 guide on reporting, and the rat burrow guide for outdoor signs.
Not sure what you are dealing with? An inspection finds the source and sets the scope.
Questions and Answers
Can I handle rodents myself?
A homeowner with no tenants can place bait, but the Health Department recommends leaving it to professionals, and poisons that kill rats should be applied by an NYS licensed pest management professional. Owners of commercial and multi unit properties are legally required to hire one. Do it yourself work also tends to skip the entry points, which is why problems return.
How do I recognize a rat burrow?
Rat burrows are holes in soil or in cracks in concrete and foundations, often near garbage, fences, tree beds and building edges, with smooth worn edges and little debris. Rats reuse the same paths, so worn runways are another clue. Covering a burrow entrance with wood, cinder blocks or rocks will not keep rats out, according to the Health Department.
Are rodents worse in winter?
Rodents are active all year in New York. Many people notice more indoor activity as temperatures drop, because animals look for warmth, food and shelter inside buildings. Warm months bring more rat activity outdoors, with garbage and outdoor dining in the mix. Treat the season as context, not as a reason to wait on an inspection.
Related pages
Mouse Control
Apartments, kitchens, pipes and shared walls.
Rodent Exclusion
Finding and closing the openings rodents use.