Rat Removal & Control
Serving Cumming, Forsyth County & Metro Atlanta since 1980, backed by the Forsyth Promise: if pests come back, so do we.
Rats (Control & Prevention in Metro Atlanta & North Georgia)
Rats are among the most destructive intruders a Georgia home can face. Roof rats travel power lines and tree limbs into attics; Norway rats burrow under foundations and slabs. Once inside, they gnaw wiring (a real fire hazard), shred insulation, contaminate stored items, and multiply fast.
Forsyth Exterminating's rodent program pairs immediate trapping with full rodent exclusion: sealing every entry point with galvanized metal barriers thick enough that rats can't gnaw back through. Follow-up visits confirm the structure is clear, and the completed work is backed by a warranty renewable annually, the most permanent solution to keeping rodents out.
Signs You Have a Rat Problem
- Scratching or thumping in the attic, especially at night
- Droppings along runways, in attics, or garages
- Greasy rub marks along beams and entry holes
- Gnawed wiring, ductwork, or stored belongings
How We Solve It
Detailed inspection
Rodents enter through openings as small as a nickel. We examine the entire structure (roofline gaps, roof-to-soffit intersections, vents, and plumbing penetrations).
Exclusion sealing
Entry points are sealed with galvanized, gnaw-proof metal barriers built to last.
Interior trapping
We trap out the rats remaining inside, with follow-up visits until the structure is verified clear.
Sanitize & warranty
Dropping removal, deodorizing, and sanitizing where needed, and a renewable warranty on the exclusion work.
Keep Them From Coming Back
- Cut tree limbs back 6+ feet from the roofline
- Never leave pet food out overnight
- Secure trash in tight-lidded containers
- Repair damaged vent screens promptly
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The Rats We See Most in North Georgia
North Georgia homes deal with two very different rats. Telling them apart tells us where to look and how to seal them out.
Roof Rat
The sleek, dark rat with a pointed nose and a tail longer than its body. Roof rats travel tree limbs, fences, and utility lines to reach the roofline, then nest in attics and upper walls. This is the rat we pull out of local attics most often.
Norway Rat
Heavier and stockier, with a blunt nose and a shorter tail. Norway rats dig burrows against foundations, under slabs, and in crawl spaces and cluttered garages, working the lower levels of a structure.
Rats vs. Mice
Rat droppings are large, half an inch or more, while mouse droppings are the size of rice grains. Rats are wary of new objects; mice are curious. A quick inspection settles which one you have and how we treat it.
Rats FAQs
Poison or traps, which is better?
Inside a structure, trapping is safer and smarter: poisoned rats often die in walls, creating odor problems. Our approach centers on exclusion plus trapping, which addresses the source instead of medicating the symptom.
How do rats get into my attic?
Roof rats are excellent climbers. They follow branches, gutters, and utility lines to the roof, then squeeze through construction gaps, gable vents, and soffit intersections.
Is the exclusion work guaranteed?
Yes. After we verify the structure is rodent-free, the exclusion work is covered by our warranty, renewable annually for a nominal fee.
How quickly do rats multiply?
A female rat can have several litters a year with 6 to 12 pups each, so a small problem becomes a large one within a season. Acting early keeps the job smaller and less expensive.
Is a rat in the attic dangerous?
Beyond the noise, rats gnaw wiring (a genuine fire risk), soil insulation, and can carry parasites and disease. Prompt removal and exclusion protect both the structure and your family.
How long does rodent exclusion take?
Most homes are sealed in a single visit, followed by a short trapping period until we confirm the structure is clear. Larger or heavily infested homes may need a few additional visits.
Ready to be done with rats?
Free inspections. Same-day service usually available. Backed by the Forsyth Promise.
We Handle Rats Across North Atlanta
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