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Is Gentrification Behind Recent Rat Infestations? What To Know About NYC Rats

What to Know About Rats
What to Know About Rats

Seeing rats in New York City is just about as common as seeing people. They’re everywhere, and it’s hard to take a walk to a corner store without coming across a dozen or more in some neighborhoods. A lot of people speculate that the gentrification of the city is to blame for their increasing numbers, and it’s an explanation that seems to make sense. Your NJ pest control experts are here to explain this a bit further.

The Role of Gentrification in NYC’s Exploding Rat Population

New York City is all about progress, and it seems like there is always a multitude of construction projects taking place. But what people don’t realize is that those projects often result in rats losing their homes. When construction workers dig up the ground, they’re also digging up the rats’ burrows. They have no other choice but to come to the surface.

The Many Ways Rats Thrive in New York City

Once the rats have lost their homes, they see what excitement awaits them in the Big Apple. For example, the milder winters of the last few years have resulted in population increases. The amount of food that is available to rats in the city offers plenty of meal options too.

Do You Have a Rat Problem? Contact NJ Pest Control

At Stern Environmental, we want you to know that we’re here to help if you have a rat problem. Contact us today.

Disease Carrying Pests, News, Rats, Rodent Control

Do Rats Live in Colonies in New Jersey? What to Know

Do Rats Live in Colonies in New Jersey? What to Know
Do Rats Live in Colonies in New Jersey? What to Know

Seeing a rat scurrying around every now and then might not seem like a big problem. However, keep in mind that there are likely to be a lot more of these rodents around. In fact, you might need NJ rat control services to eliminate a local colony on your property.

Rat Colonies in NJ

Rats do form colonies in NJ, which means you could be dealing with a large population in the area. It doesn’t take long for rats to reproduce, and they’re able to do so many times. This can lead to a huge rat colony that creates a major health hazard on your property.

Rats are known to carry diseases and cause damage to buildings. They also contaminate food supplies kept in pantries, cupboards and other storage areas.

What to Do About a Rat Problem

What should you do if you have a rat colony on your property? Professional pest control technicians can find where the colony is located in order to get rid of it and stop these rodents from continuing to invade your property.

Keep in mind that rats can rapidly build a huge colony, so it’s better to have rat control done right away. This helps keep your property safe from the diseases these rodents can spread.

If you’re dealing with a rat problem, contact Stern Environmental as soon as possible. Our team provides dependable NJ rat control services.

Animal Control, Commercial Services, News, Pest Control, Rats

It’s War! – Says NYC Government to Neighborhood Rats

Rat Facts
War On Rats

Whether you live in the city, condo, a residential neighborhood or a high rise, rats can become uninvited guests. The price of your property or where it’s located has nothing to do with rat infestations.

These four-legged creators are all about survival which includes food, water and shelter. All of these are readily available at any buidling, any time, and anywhere.

If you live in a condo with a yard and landscaping, rats will consider your property ideal for finding water and shelter. They’ll use vines and trees as a network to run to and from your building, garage, or shed in the search for food and shelter which includes garbage cans, pet food, birdseed or empty or partially empty out buildings.

For city dwellers, rats are always on the hunt. For them overflowing garbage cans from restaurants and businesses waiting to be collected, trash with food bits thrown on the grown, and available water sources are all attractive. These rats will sniff out and hunt down food scents even it it means climbing drain pipes or support beams to get to your balcony.

Several solutions are available to remove rats such as natural pest control, traps, and professional pest control services. Businesses are declaring war on NYC rats. When rats invade your space, it’s time to call in the experts at Stern Environmental Group. With years of experience and qualified technicians on the job, rats won’t be a problem.

Animal Control, News, Pest Control, Pest Management, Rats, Residential Services, Rodent Control

The NYC Rat Problem

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Commercial property owners understand the importance of keeping customers, clients, and guests happy campers. When an infestation of rats threatens to upset the quality, lifestyle, or working environment of your property, it’s time to call in the professionals.

Professional Service

When rodents invade your commercial property, Stern Environmental Group has the goods to send them packing. Using a positive and aggressive approach to treatment and prevention, rats will be eliminated.

Whether you already have an infestation, think there may be an issue, or you want to avoid rats moving into the corner office, make an appointment to have your commercial property inspected. Addressing the problem, as soon as possible, can mean less problems in the future.

Negativity of Rodents

A few of the basic problems caused by rats include:

  • Commercial properties, used for any purpose, don’t need the negative publicity a rat infestation will bring. Your company’s reputation is on the line, everyday, and a rat problem does not boost your approval rate.
  • Rats carry disease.
  • These crafty and creative rodents are not easily eradicated once they’ve homesteaded on your property.
  • Professional services are necessary to thoroughly remove a colony of stubborn rodents. A single mousetrap and over-the-counter rodent repellents and other basic products isn’t going to work.

Our staff is standing by to answer any questions you may have or schedule an appointment for a rodent inspection. Contact us using information on our website or chat with an online representative.

Cockroaches, Commercial Services, Rodent Control

FDA Shuts Down Food Firms; Rodents, Roaches Found

The FDA recently shut down a Waynesboro, Virginia food preparation and storage facility after inspectors discovered active rodent and insect infestations at the site. U.S. Marshals seized contaminated food products from the two food firms that share the facility: Gourmet Provisions, LLC and Royal Cup, Inc. The companies were cited for numerous health and safety violations including presence of widespread rodent and insect infestations, unclean equipment and structural defects.

The FDA report notes that effective pest control measures had not been taken to exclude rodents and insects from the premises, protect food products from pest contamination or keep food contact surfaces free of contamination.

“These companies have a responsibility for the safety and quality of their products,” FDA associate commission Melinda Plaisier said in a news release. “When firms do not uphold this responsibility, the FDA will take actions that demonstrate its commitment to assuring consumers that foods they buy are prepared, packaged and held under sanitary conditions.”

While no illnesses related to the ice cream and coffee products prepared and stored at the Virginia facility had yet been reported, the FDA noted that consumers may not immediately associate any symptoms of illness with consumption of these contaminated food items.

Don’t take a chance on an FDA shutdown or consumer lawsuits, contact Stern Environmental today about our comprehensive commercial pest control services.