Sewer rats are among the most persistent pest problems across New York and the tri-state area. This type of rat (also known as the Norway or brown rat) exploits small gaps and available food sources to establish large sub-surface colonies. That leads to ongoing issues with contaminated food, damaged equipment, and potential fire hazards caused by gnawed wiring. When things reach this stage, a durable, robust solution is needed.
To help prevent recurring infestations, Assured Environments has developed a powerful two-stage burrow treatment program that uses carbon monoxide (CO) gas to eliminate rat populations in active burrows, and GeoMesh stainless steel exclusion barriers to block re-entry.
Unlike mice or black roof rats, Norway rats are prolific burrowers. While the colonies are mostly hidden from human eyes, they leave clear evidence of their presence. Common warning signs include:
One key indicator of a burrow is rat holes. They often construct them next to structures or solid objects for protection. While some are easy to spot, many can be concealed and less obvious.
Rats produce up to 40 droppings per night, leading to high concentrations of waste in specific areas. Brown rat droppings are dark brown, tapered, spindle-shaped, and similar in size and form to a large grain of rice.
Due to their poor eyesight, rats rely on established routes along skirting boards and walls. The grease and dirt on their bodies leave visible smudge marks and dark streaks on surfaces and objects they repeatedly brush against.
Rats are most active between dusk and dawn. During these hours, you may hear scurrying, rustling, or scratching sounds in ceilings, under floorboards, or inside walls.
Due to their poor eyesight, rats rely on established routes along skirting boards and walls. The grease and dirt on their bodies leave visible smudge marks and dark streaks on surfaces and objects they repeatedly brush against.
These are some signs, but the true extent of a rat problem can be determined by an expert site visit. If you suspect a rat infestation, give us a call. Our highly trained and certified technicians live in the areas they serve and are available to talk to you 24/7. If we discover an established colony, our double-punch approach will provide the solution you need.
The first step uses pressurized carbon monoxide (CO) gas to neutralize rat colonies directly within their burrows and underground tunnel systems. This is the very place where Norway rats nest, hide, and breed.
How it works:
The next step is to ensure the rats don’t return. To achieve this, we install a professional-grade GeoMesh sub-surface barrier. This is designed to protect your property from tunneling rodents. By installing a permanent physical shield beneath your landscaping, you prevent rats from using your soil as a staging ground to enter your building’s foundation.
Eliminating the threat of a rat infestation is a weight off the mind of any New York property manager. Our hybrid solution does just that, offering a range of benefits for you and your business, now and in the future.
Fast and effective, with downstream savings
Low-footprint solution for your business
A green approach for compliant businesses
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This is a one-off treatment designed to avoid secondary poisoning. It is 100% safe for properties with resident pets and animals, as well as local NYC wildlife, like Red-tailed Hawks.
GeoMesh is a stainless steel mesh that’s impossible for rats or any other animals to gnaw or chew. It’s corrosion-resistant and designed to withstand the tri-state region’s year-round climate.
Unlike bait-based approaches, which can take 5-7 days to be effective, our burrow treatment is immediately effective. Rats are put to sleep within minutes of the gas being applied.
We check the following day for any evidence of re-opened burrows or new holes, and perform a second treatment to target any rats that were either absent or survived the first treatment.
Our two-stage treatment is designed to prevent just this. All primary and secondary burrows and bolt holes are sealed, and our GeoMesh barrier prevents any rodents from getting access to existing burrows, or establishing new ones on your property.