Do you think that squirrel you saw running on the power lines somehow lost its tail? You’d better look again – that’s no squirrel, that’s a rat.

At Critter Busters, we know the difference between a tail-free squirrel and a rat.

Atlanta may be home to the Braves and the Hawks, but it also houses the 14^th largest rat infestation in the US and it’s not getting any better.

Types of Rats Common to Atlanta

There are two types of rat infestations in Atlanta – already infested and about to be infested. A rat infestation is no indication of someone’s level of hygiene, either. Rats prefer no one in particular and then they just prefer everyone.

Greater Atlanta is home to two types of rats: Norway rats and Roof rats. The larger rat, thank you Asia — not Norway, is known mostly for its size. Obviously, larger rodents are bigger problems and these guys have serious burrowing talents. Lighter in color than the Roof rat, these bad boys have been known to make grown men scream.

The Roof rat isn’t your friend, either. Usually black in color, this is the rodent you saw earlier on the power lines. Proficient climbers, you’ll see them in trees and eventually your attic, scratching and gnawing on the rafters, decimating your insulation and leaving behind unspeakable filth.

Why The Rat Attack?

Georgia weather has a lot to do with happy rodents. Mild winters have done nothing to decrease the population and although the past few seasons have been harsher than years past, they haven’t been effective or prolific enough to diminish the rat population.

Look at traffic patterns and you’ll realize Atlanta’s popularity is only increasing. That means more people, more waste, more rats.

The downturn in Atlanta’s real estate market emptied a lot of residences. Vacant buildings are a comfortable haven for rodents of any kind, not just rats.

The proactive thought is to act immediately if you hear scratching in the attack or between the walls. The odor of death is so offensive it won’t need to be identified.

Call Critter Busters. We specialize in rat removal, even if those rats are dead and between your walls.

Alpharetta residents enjoy the sounds of birds. Hummingbird feeders and flowers attract colorful birds common in Alpharetta area gardens. But birds can also be a problem when they invade attics or build nests under the eaves of a roof.

Woodpeckers, Canadian Geese and Muscovy ducks, indigenous to Georgia and Florida, can dirty walkways and spread disease, especially to small children.

Birds can find their way into chimney spaces, vents and ducts in your home or commercial building. Now is the time to schedule your free inspection from The Critter Busters Pest Control.

Spreading Disease

Most of us haven’t had a need for pigeon removal services due to bird infestation. Birds, especially pigeons, carry fleas, mites and ticks that cause Lyme’s disease. Wild birds that find their way into your ventilation system can spread their parasites to your pet birds, dogs and cats. They carry fungus spores and unwanted bacteria, too. Fecal material can attract mold, fungus and more insects.

It is important to address a bird infestation in its earliest stages to reduce the chances of disease and also structural damage to your home.

Cleanup

Walkways and outdoor areas in business buildings and apartment communities need constant maintenance to stay free of bird droppings that can become dangerous for anyone visiting your business. Air vents must be free of dust and feathers from birds as well. Roofs and rain gutters should be clear of build-up from bird waste.

Pressure washing walkways and the sides of buildings is effective in removing droppings and stains. Dust, feathers and other debris should be vacuumed from air vents and other interior areas.

Humane removal

Critter Busters is Atlanta’s area wildlife removal experts. We perform humane pigeon removal and prevent the reoccurrence of future bird infestation with bird-safe barriers to entry points of your property.

Critter Busters also offers a FREE inspection and we guarantee 100% pigeon removal.

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