Rats

What rats are and where they come from

Rats — is a rodent, regularly encountered by residents of apartments and private houses across Moldova. Large rodents in basements, warehouses and private houses. Smart, cautious, prolific.

Most often rats enter the home in one of several ways: from neighbours through cracks, ventilation and shared utilities, from the street and basements, with food, furniture or belongings. Once established, the colony grows quickly, so it is best to react at the first signs.

How to spot it in time

Early detection saves both money and nerves — treating a light infestation is always cheaper and simpler than fighting an established population. Watch for the characteristic signs:

• Large droppings
• gnawed passages and burrows
• tooth marks
• trails along walls.

Why they are dangerous

Carry dangerous diseases, are aggressive, cause serious damage to buildings.

That is why rats are not merely a household nuisance. The longer treatment is postponed, the higher the risks to health and property — and the more expensive the final solution becomes.

What works against rats and what doesn't

Store-bought aerosols, traps and "folk" remedies can reduce the visible numbers, but almost never destroy the source — nests, eggs and entry routes remain. The infestation returns within a few weeks.

Professional rodent control works differently: the specialist locates burrows and trails, seals entry routes, places bait stations in spots inaccessible to children and pets, and verifies the result. It is a systematic approach, not a one-off "poisoning".

Seasonality and prevention

Pest activity: year-round. This should be considered when planning treatment — at peak season the infestation grows faster.

To keep rats from returning after treatment, control access to water and food, seal cracks and crevices, keep the kitchen and bathroom clean, and check items and food brought into the home. A good service always gives prevention advice tailored to your specific case.

When it is time to call specialists

If you see rats regularly, if your own remedies show no result for more than two or three weeks, if the infestation affects several rooms, or there is a risk to children, the elderly and pets — that is the signal to move to professional treatment (rodent control).

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