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Finding rats inside or around your property is something you want addressed quickly. Scratching behind walls, droppings in the basement, gnawed materials, disturbed food or recurring activity around a garage can all point to an active rat infestation.

Icon Pest provides professional rat removal and rat control services throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.

We start by inspecting the property to determine where rats are active, how they may be getting inside and which conditions are allowing the infestation to continue.

Rat control is not simply a matter of placing a few traps. Effective treatment requires identifying activity areas, installing professional rodent control devices where they will be effective and addressing accessible entry points that could allow new rats into the building.

Whether you have noticed one rat or signs of a larger rodent problem, our technicians can assess the situation and recommend the appropriate treatment and prevention plan.

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Icon Pest backs its rat control services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Depending on the package, follow-up visits and warranty coverage may also be included.

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Mice Control Plans

Specialized Mouse Control: Because Every Home Deserves to Be Rodent-Free

At Icon Pest control, we understand that every rodent issue is different. That’s why we always recommend starting with a detailed inspection. During this visit, we assess factors such as the severity of the problem, possible structural deficiencies, and sanitation conditions. Based on our findings, we will recommend the most suitable package for your needs.

Rodent Interior Control Packages

INTERIOR PACKAGE

One-Time Treatment

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Residential Interior Mouse Control

From $285 + HST

Quick, effective relief from sudden indoor rodent problems. Ideal for smaller infestations.
  • Residential Properties
  • Rodent, Mice, Rat Control
  • Interior & Exterior Inspection
  • Covered Only Interior
  • Installation of professional rodent control devices in key areas
    (garage, kitchen, furnace room, electrical panel, attic)
  • Sealing of minor entry points
    (quote provided for major structural deficiencies)
  • No free follow-up visits included

Warranty: 30 Days

INTERIOR PACKAGE

100-Day Package

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Residential Interior Mouse Control

Starting at $450 + HST

Short-term protection with flexible follow-up support and extended warranty.
  • Residential Properties
  • Rodent, Mice, Rat Control
  • Interior & Exterior Inspection
  • Covered Only Interior
  • Includes everything from the One-Time Treatment
  • 1 Free scheduled appointments

Warranty: 100 Days

INTERIOR PACKAGE

Yearly Protection

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Residential Interior Mouse Control

From $750 + HST

Comprehensive annual plan ensuring lasting defense and peace of mind throughout the year.

  • Residential Properties
  • Rodent, Mice, Rat Control
  • Interior & Exterior Inspection
  • Covered Only Interior
  • Includes everything from the One-Time Treatment
  • 4 pre-scheduled follow-up visits
  • Unlimited additional follow-up visits upon request

Warranty: 12 Months

All packages include a full exterior inspection to identify potential entry points. We will seal minor openings and install rodent bait stations in logical areas such as the garage, kitchen, furnace room, electrical room, and attic space.

Rodent Exterior Control Packages

EXTERIOR PACKAGE

6 Months Protection

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Residential Full Mouse Control

From $550 + HST

Half-year outdoor plan built for seasonal defense against recurring rodent activity.
  • Residential Properties
  • Rodent, Mice, Rat Control
  • Detailed Exterior inspection
  • Professional bait stations installed in strategic outdoor areas
  • 4 service visits to refill stations and remove rodents as needed

Warranty: 6 Months

EXTERIOR PACKAGE

Yearly Protection

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Residential Full Mouse Control

From $850 + HST

Full-year exterior program providing continuous protection and dependable control across every season.
  • Residential Properties
  • Rodent, Mice, Rat Control
  • Detailed Exterior Inspection
  • Professional bait stations installed in strategic outdoor areas
  • 7 service visits to refill stations and remove rodents as needed

Warranty: 12 Months

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Our technicians provide inspection, treatment and prevention services for rat infestations and other common pest problems throughout Toronto and the GTA.

Rat Control Packages for Every Situation

Choose a rat control approach based on whether activity is inside the building, around its exterior or affecting a commercial property. The technician confirms the appropriate service after inspection.

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Rat Removal

Inspection & Removal

Inspection and treatment of active indoor rat problems, with professional rodent control devices placed in appropriate areas. One-time and follow-up packages are available.
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Rat Removal

Emergency Removal 

Exterior inspection and strategic rodent bait-station programs for recurring activity around foundations, garages, storage areas and other accessible locations.
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Rat Removal

Commercial Removal

Rat inspection and targeted control for restaurants, offices, warehouses, multi-unit buildings and other commercial properties. Service scope and monitoring depend on the site.

How We Target Rat Activity

Boxelder bug activity is highly seasonal.

Rats follow protected travel routes and can use gaps around foundations, pipe penetrations, vents and garage openings. A suitable treatment plan addresses active rodents and the conditions that let them return.

Effective rat control focuses on where rats are active, how they enter the property, and the conditions allowing the infestation to continue.

Activity-Based Placement

We locate droppings, gnaw marks, rub marks, travel routes and nesting areas to guide equipment placement.

Interior & Exterior Control

Our technicians determine whether the infestation requires indoor treatment, an exterior program or both.

Entry-Point Prevention

We identify accessible openings. Minor sealing may be included in applicable packages; larger structural repairs are quoted separately.

Hearing Rats in the Walls or Seeing Droppings?

Fresh droppings, gnawing or repeated noises behind walls can signal an active rodent problem. Arrange an inspection rather than relying only on traps placed at random.

When to Consider Professional Rat Treatment

Consider professional rat control if you notice:

Rat Droppings

Dark droppings appear in basements, garages, cupboards or along sheltered routes.

Scratching or Movement

Repeated noises come from walls, ceilings or other concealed spaces, especially at night.

Gnawed Materials

Food packaging, insulation, wood or other materials show tooth marks or damage.

Burrows or Exterior Tracks

Holes near foundations, runways along walls or disturbed soil suggest outdoor activity.

Grease Marks and Odours

Dark rub marks along routes or persistent unpleasant smells appear in sheltered areas.

Recurring Rat Sightings

Rats return after individual animals have been trapped, or activity spreads to new locations.

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Professional Rat Removal — Done Right

A rat exterminator should look beyond the animal seen during the inspection. Rats may move through garages, crawl spaces, basements, wall voids and exterior shelter areas. The useful question is where they enter, feed and travel.

Icon Pest begins with an assessment and uses professional lethal trapping and rodent control devices suited to the conditions found. Rats are pest rodents; unlike raccoons and other wildlife, they are not relocated.

Where appropriate, the plan may include tamper-resistant bait stations, interior or exterior treatment and follow-up monitoring. We also identify accessible entry points and distinguish minor sealing from more extensive exclusion repairs.

The aim is to control the active infestation and reduce the conditions that support further rat activity.

How to Help Prevent Rats Around Your Home

Rat prevention works best when accessible food, water, shelter and structural openings are addressed together. Check the following areas:

Check common entry areas around:

  • Garbage bins and food waste left accessible
  • Pet food or birdseed stored in open containers
  • Spilled food in kitchens, garages and storage rooms
  • Clutter and sheltered nesting spaces near the building
  • Gaps around doors, garage thresholds and foundations
  • Openings around pipes, vents and utility lines
  • Water leaks and other easy moisture sources
  • Vegetation or stored materials pressed against exterior walls
Store food securely, keep bins closed, clear unnecessary clutter and repair accessible openings using appropriate rodent-resistant materials. Do not seal an active entry without first considering whether rats remain inside.

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Our Rat Removal Process

Here is how Icon Pest approaches professional rat control across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.

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Step 1

Estimate

Contact Icon Pest and tell us what you have been seeing or hearing.
We can arrange an inspection and determine which rat control service is appropriate for your property.
The $85 inspection fee is waived when you proceed with applicable service.

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Step 2

Inspection

Our technician inspects the interior and exterior of the property for rat activity.
We look for droppings, gnawing, travel routes, nesting areas, possible entry points, exterior activity, structural deficiencies and conditions that may support the infestation.
The inspection allows us to determine where treatment should be concentrated.

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Step 3

Treatment & Control

Professional rodent control devices are installed in strategic locations based on the activity found.
Depending on the situation and service package, treatment may involve lethal trapping, professional rodent control devices, tamper-resistant bait stations, interior treatment, exterior bait stations and minor entry-point sealing.
Unlike wildlife removal, rats are not relocated.

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Step 4

Follow-Up & Prevention

Follow-up service depends on the package selected.
During applicable return visits, our technicians monitor activity, service rodent control equipment and determine whether further treatment is required.
We can also identify structural conditions that should be repaired or sealed to reduce the risk of future rodent entry.

Free Consultation — No Hidden Fees

If warranty or follow-up options are available with your service, Icon Pest will explain the applicable terms before you proceed.

Rat Control With People, Pets & Property in Mind

Rat-control equipment and treatment locations must be selected with the property and its occupants in mind.

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Property Review
Identify active areas and locations where equipment may be appropriate.

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People & Pets
Tell the technician about children and animals before treatment begins.

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Equipment Placement
Use professional control devices and tamper-resistant stations where appropriate.

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Targeted Treatment
Apply rodenticides only where warranted and according to Canadian label requirements.

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Clear Instructions
Explain access, monitoring, cleanup and precautions relevant to the service.

Areas We Serve

Find Rat Removal Services Near You

Icon Pest offers rat removal and rodent control throughout Toronto and serviced GTA communities.

Why Choose Icon Pest for Rat Control ?

25+ Years of Experience

Pest control experience serving homes and businesses in Toronto and the GTA.

Licensed Pest Control Technicians

Inspection and treatment by trained, licensed pest control professionals.

Inspection-First Approach

Service selection follows evidence of rat activity, travel routes and possible entry points.

Interior & Exterior Options

Choose from one-time, monitored and ongoing programs suited to the property.

Entry-Point Guidance

Minor sealing under applicable plans and separately quoted structural exclusion where required.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Icon Pest stands behind its rat control services, subject to the relevant package terms.

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10% Off for First-Time Customers

Different Rat Problems Need Different Solutions

Rat control depends on where the animals are active and which conditions are sustaining them. An indoor infestation may need a different response from repeated activity around the building exterior.

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Indoor Rat Infestation

Rats may hide in basements, wall cavities, garages or other protected spaces. Treatment focuses on confirmed activity routes and accessible entry points.

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Exterior Rat Pressure

Burrows, outdoor food and shelter may keep rats close to foundations or service openings. Outdoor bait-station monitoring may be appropriate.

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Commercial Rodent Control

Food-handling, storage and multi-tenant environments benefit from site-specific inspections, access management, sanitation guidance and documented monitoring options.

Rat Control for Homes & Businesses in Toronto & the GTA

Rats can damage materials, contaminate stored food and continue entering through untreated openings. Icon Pest provides inspection-based rat extermination, interior and exterior control, follow-up options and prevention guidance.

Rat Removal Cost

The cost of professional rat removal can vary based on the property, level of rat activity and areas requiring treatment.

Rat control options may include:

  • One-Time Interior Treatment
  • 100-Day Interior Package
  • Yearly Interior Protection
  • 6-Month Exterior Protection
  • Yearly Exterior Protection

For an accurate rat removal cost, call one of our agents!

Professional Rat Control

Why Rat Removal Matters

Food & Surface Contamination

Rodent droppings and urine can contaminate storage spaces, food-handling areas and surfaces.

Property Damage

Gnawing can damage packaging, insulation, wood and, in some situations, electrical wiring.

Business Disruption

Rat activity can cause sanitation, inventory and customer-confidence problems at commercial sites.

Recurring Infestations

Unaddressed access routes and exterior conditions can allow continued rodent activity.

Who Can I Call for Rat Removal?

Dealing with rats in your home or business? Icon Pest provides professional rat removal and rodent control services throughout Toronto and the GTA.

Contact Icon Pest today for a free estimate and professional rat control assistance.

Our licensed technicians inspect your property, identify signs of rat activity, locate potential entry points, and recommend the appropriate treatment plan.
Whether you’re dealing with rats in your walls, attic, basement, garage, or around your property, we’re here to help.

Understanding Rat Activity

Rats are adaptable rodents that seek food, water and sheltered spaces. They can travel along repeated routes, enter through structural openings and remain active out of sight.
A sighting alone does not establish how many rats are present.
Where Do Rats Enter Buildings?
Possible entry points include gaps at foundations, utility penetrations, vents, doors, garage openings and damaged exterior materials. An inspection can help identify relevant openings.
Why Do Rats Keep Returning?
If food sources, shelter, active travel routes or openings remain, new rats may continue to approach or enter the property. Effective prevention addresses these conditions along with the active infestation.
Can Rat Activity Affect Health?
Rat urine, droppings and contaminated materials can create sanitation concerns. Avoid sweeping or vacuuming dry droppings; ask about appropriate cleanup for heavily affected spaces.

Common Areas Where Rats Hide

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Basements & Crawl Spaces

Rats hide in dark, undisturbed areas near foundations, plumbing, and storage.

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Attics & Wall Cavities

Rats may nest in insulation or travel through concealed spaces behind walls and ceilings.

Boxelder bugs clustered around house siding, trim and soffit areas

Kitchens & Behind Appliances

Food sources, warmth, and hidden spaces behind stoves, refrigerators, and cabinets can attract rats.

Boxelder bugs gathering along a residential foundation and siding edge

Garages & Storage Areas

Clutter, stored materials, and gaps around garage doors provide shelter and potential entry points.

Boxelder bugs overwintering inside an attic near insulation and wood framing

Around Foundations & Exterior Walls

Rats may burrow near foundations and enter through gaps around pipes, vents, or damaged structures.

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Garbage & Outdoor Storage Areas

Unsecured waste, pet food, and sheltered outdoor spaces can support recurring rat activity.

Who We Are

Icon Pest is a full-service pest control and wildlife removal company serving residential and commercial properties across Toronto and the GTA.

Our services include professional control for rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, wasps and other common pests, along with wildlife removal and exclusion services.
For rodent problems, our focus is straightforward: identify the activity, apply the appropriate treatment and address conditions that could allow the problem to continue.

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Great ant treatment! Pouya was professional, friendly, and did an excellent job. Highly recommend him and Icon Pest Control!
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Pouya did a great job with our rodent follow-up. Very professional and thorough. Highly recommend Icon Pest Control!
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Pouya did an amazing job removing our wasp nest! Very professional, quick, and knowledgeable. Great service from Icon Pest Control. Highly recommend Pouya!
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Aryan came today to inspect scratching noises above my ceiling. Upon inspection it was discovered I had mice. Aryan advised best solution to this problem and upon agreement he installed boxes to affect rid of the mice. It was a pleasure dealing with Aryan. He was efficient and patient explaining the process
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FAQs About Rat Removal

How do I know if I have rats?
Common signs include droppings, scratching or movement inside walls, gnawed materials, damaged food packaging, grease marks and burrows around the property. You may also hear rats moving at night in walls, ceilings, basements or other concealed areas. A professional inspection can help confirm whether the activity is from rats, mice or another pest.
What should I do if I see a rat in my house?
Avoid trying to chase or corner the rat. Remove accessible food where practical, keep pets away from the area and contact a professional pest control company to inspect the property. The important issue is not only removing the rat you saw but determining whether other rats are present and how they entered the building.
How do professionals get rid of rats?
Professional rat control begins with an inspection. Icon Pest identifies areas of activity and then installs professional rodent control devices in strategic locations. Treatment may include lethal trapping, tamper-resistant bait stations and other rodent control measures. Entry points and structural deficiencies are also identified so the risk of continued rodent entry can be addressed.
Do rats need to be trapped or relocated?
Rats are pest rodents and are not treated like raccoons or other wildlife. Icon Pest uses lethal trapping and professional rodent control methods as part of its rat removal services. Rats are not relocated.
Where do rats hide inside a house?
Rats often use protected areas such as basements, garages, crawl spaces, wall cavities, attics, furnace rooms, storage areas and spaces behind appliances. The exact location depends on where they can find shelter and access to food or water.
Why do I hear scratching in my walls at night?
Scratching inside walls may be caused by rats, mice or wildlife. Rats can travel through concealed spaces and may be heard scratching, gnawing or moving behind walls and ceilings. Because several pests can create similar sounds, an inspection is the most reliable way to identify the cause.
How do rats get inside homes?
Rats can enter through structural gaps and openings around different parts of a building. Potential problem areas may include utility penetrations, pipes, vents, door or garage gaps and other exterior openings. Our technicians inspect accessible areas for possible entry points during rodent service.
Can rats damage a house?
Yes. Rats gnaw materials and may damage insulation, packaging, wood and other building materials. Rodent activity around electrical wiring can also be a concern. They can also contaminate areas with urine and droppings. Addressing an active infestation promptly can help limit continued damage.
Can I get rid of rats myself?
DIY traps may catch individual rats, but they do not always address the source of an infestation. If entry points remain open or the main activity areas are not identified, new rodents may continue entering the property. A professional inspection can determine the extent of the infestation and whether interior treatment, exterior control or exclusion work is required.
How long does rat removal take?
There is no single timeline for every infestation. A smaller, localized problem may require less service than a property with recurring interior and exterior rat activity. Icon Pest offers one-time, 100-day, six-month and yearly programs because different infestations require different levels of monitoring and follow-up.
Does Icon Pest offer follow-up visits?
Yes. Follow-up service depends on the package selected. For example, the 100-Day Interior Package includes one scheduled follow-up, while longer-term programs include multiple scheduled visits.
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