Welcome! Suffolk County Rodent Exterminator is a full-service rodent control company specializing in the permanent removal of mice and rats in Suffolk County, NY. Whether you have a problem with mice in your attic, rats in your walls, or rodents scratching in your house, we can solve it! The key to PERMANENT rodent control lies in our inspection and preventative work - we seal the rats and mice out of your house forever, and we trap and remove them. We do not use poison! We answer our phone 24/7, and can schedule a same-day or next day appointment. Some of the services we offer include:

Suffolk County's Best Rodent Removal: With the various problems that rodents pose to both households and businesses, we decided that there was something we could do to make the lives of others more prosperous and healthy. Thus started the idea for our rat killing company which slowly grew over time not only in terms of scope but in terms of our skills as well. Over the years we have tackled many cases and problems with an open mind and have managed to leave behind many satisfied customers as we journeyed forward. With a well-equipped team that is eager to help out and make our deals with customers as smooth as possible, we work quickly and efficiently. In fact, with the specialized training that they have gone through, our team can be considered the best in the field with a good attitude and a quick hand to finish any kind of work they may encounter whether it would be a large infestation or a minor one. Changes are happening in the world every day with better and more efficient ways of catching rats constantly evolving with the times. So, we are proud to stay up-to-date with all the new and efficient ways to kill rats in a way that leaves each customer more satisfied than the last. As the years continue to go by, we hope to reach even greater heights while maintaining our standards so that our customers will always be satisfied with our work.

We New York's top experts in rodent control. We are not a typical Suffolk County rat removal or pest control company. We don't treat rats or mice like insects, because they are not - they are mammals! You can't just use poison to get rid of them, like you can with insects. Unlike most Suffolk County pest control, we focus on complete and permanent solutions. We don't just use poison every month. We solve your rodent problem forever, by following these steps:

• Inspect the entire house, ground to roof, and the attic
• Seal shut all entry areas, no matter how small, with steel
• Set a dozen or more rat or mouse traps in the house and attic
• Remove all rodents as they are caught and monitor for activity
• Once there is no more activity and no more caught, we're done
• When necessary, we clean rodent droppings, replace insulation, and repair chewed electric wires

Suffolk County Rodent Removal Tip:

Animals That Rats Kill
You might not consider rats and humans to share many traits in common. However, we do have one area of commonality. We're both omnivores. That means we aren't picky about what we eat. Rats are even less selective than people.

From garbage to birdseed, rats eat whatever they can get their claws on. This versatility is one of the features that make them such successful animals and annoying pests. But one of their primary food sources is gained through hunting. 

Like most species that hunt, rats pick animals smaller than themselves. After all, a rat hunting a cat is unlikely to end happily for the rodent involved. It's less about picking on someone their own size, than getting an easy kill.

So, what kind of species do rats pick?

Mice
Despite the family ties – rats and mice are close cousins – there is no room for sentimentality. Rats will routinely hunt for mice, tracking them down and eating them. Starting at the brain and liver, they'll proceed to devour them whole. The phenomenon is so familiar, scientists even coined a word: muricide. At higher levels of stress (or when they are exceedingly hungry), neurological activity in the rat's brain changes, increasing the likelihood of mouse-killing feeding behaviors. 

Rats will kill mice using their sharp teeth to bite down on the neck and head, or into the upper back. However, only Norway rats are likely to hunt for mice, with roof rats preferring to forage.

Snails
You might never have guessed it, but snails form a vital part of a rat's diet. These blubbery protein balls are easy pickings for rats, with their teeth readily breaking through the shell. Nor does it take a lot of energy to catch a snail. 

Insects
Insects are everywhere. Little surprise then that the adaptable rats should make them a feature of their diet. However, insects are known to move fast. That's why the rat lies in wait. Carefully positioning themselves before pouncing on their prey. From cockroaches and beetles to flying insects, no creepy-crawly is safe when a rat roams the area. 

Aquatic species
If you didn't know, rats are remarkable swimmers. They've been known to swim in open water for up to half a mile. Given these incredible abilities, hunting aquatic species is a common dietary food source. Rats readily hunt animals like shrimp, goldfish, and other freshwater species when searching for a calorific laden diet. They'll even eat larvae and nymphs if they can find them, particularly dragonfly nymphs—no easy feat for a land-based creature.

Other rats
Yes, you read that right. Rats are known to engage in cannibalism when times grow tough. Mothers will eat their young if they have too many offspring or believe that the baby rat won't make it. 

Pups and kittens
Though larger animals are unlikely to form a prominent part of a rat's diet, sometimes they're vulnerable enough to be at risk. Pups and kittens aren't yet able to look after themselves. As such, rats can attack a litter of canine or feline babies, feeding on them when they get desperate.

For pet owners, these events are a harrowing experience. Therefore, it is sensible to keep young pups and kittens out of the yard alone until they can defend themselves. 

Conclusion
While rats will often hunt animals, they are a lazy species. If they can, they'd rather scavenge a meal than exert the energy required to subdue their prey. Nevertheless, for many species, rats are a fear-inducing predator that is better avoided.


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