Rat Problem?
Reliable Rat Removal for Your Property

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rat activity can contaminate surfaces, stored products and food preparation areas through droppings, urine and contact with contaminated materials. Avoid handling rodent waste unnecessarily and arrange appropriate cleanup when significant contamination is present.

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.

Recurring rat activity usually means one or more conditions are still supporting the infestation. Possible reasons include open entry points, accessible food, garbage, exterior rodent populations, shelter around the property and untreated nesting or travel areas. Long-term control requires both reducing the active population and addressing the conditions that allow rats to return.

Rats generally remain where they can find reliable food, water and shelter. Garbage, improperly stored food, pet food, clutter and protected nesting areas can all contribute to rodent activity. Reducing these attractants can support a professional rat control program.

Start by reducing access to food and shelter. Store food and pet food securely, keep garbage properly contained, reduce unnecessary clutter, inspect exterior gaps, repair larger structural openings, keep storage areas organized and address recurring exterior activity. Professional rodent proofing may be appropriate when structural openings are contributing to the problem.

Rodent control equipment needs to be placed carefully. Icon Pest uses tamper-resistant equipment where appropriate and considers property conditions during installation. Tell the technician if children or pets are present so placement can be planned accordingly.

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.

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.

Applicable interior packages include sealing minor entry points where appropriate. Major structural deficiencies are assessed separately and a quote can be provided for additional exclusion work.

Contact Icon Pest at (647) 325-9060 for professional rat removal and rodent control in Toronto and the GTA. Our technicians can inspect your property, identify areas of activity and recommend the appropriate treatment and prevention plan.