Rats being in your home isn't just an aesthetic issue. They can also damage your property and lead to health problems. After all, when you bring the wild inside, you're asking for trouble.

Maryland rats are known for chewing their way through many different elements in your home, including the piping, insulation, wiring and wooden beams. Because they love to chew so much, they often increase the risk of structural failure and electrical fires, even contaminating food in your pantry. Failing to intervene early can mean that their population on your property grows quickly, leading to further damage.

Usually, you know you have rats if you see chains of droppings on the floor or greasy rub marks close to the wall. You may also hear rats scurrying behind walls and under floorboards. Unfortunately, droppings can spread disease.They can be infamous for spreading diseases, like hantavirus and leptospirosis, so they can be quite destructive.

At Nature Shield, we know how upsetting it can be to know that you have rats in your home. That's why we offer rat exterminators to eliminate the problem and ensure that it doesn't recur. Trust us when we say as a Maryland homeowner with this issue, you're not alone.