Welcome! Washington DC Rodent Exterminator is a full-service rodent control company specializing in the permanent removal of mice and rats in Washington DC, DC. 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:

Washington DC's Best Rodent Removal: Making the world a better place starts with small steps at a time depending on what a person can do to help. In our case, we saw that we could definitely take care of the annoyances caused by rats and rodents in households or workplaces to make the lives of the people a little easier now that they wouldn't need to worry about health issues or chewed items. So began the concept of our rat killing business, which gradually grew both in size and skill to take its place amongst the top in the business. The people chosen for our team are not only skilled in terms of their work but also in terms of their ability to think of new solutions on the spot which allows them to deal with any scenario they may encounter. Of course, they also have the help of the latest tools to get the job done as smoothly as possible while their positive attitude ensures that the customers won't have any worries as they work with them. Machine and man-made items may be evolving with new technologies but Mother Nature is known to be quite the force to deal with when she wants to be, which is why we know that we need to stay at the top of our game no matter what. For this reason, we're eager to keep expanding our horizons to stretch our reach to help out more people and increase the satisfaction of our customers in every job we do.

We DC's top experts in rodent control. We are not a typical Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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

Washington DC Rodent Removal Tip:

How do rats fit in small holes, do they have bones?
No matter how much effort you put into sealing up entryways, rats always seem to get in. Holes you could never have imagined a rat squeezing through, become backdoors into your property. This extraordinary ability to squeeze into tight spaces has led to an abundance of urban myths.

Some state that rats have collapsible skeletons that let them scurry through small holes. Others say that their bones are made entirely out of cartilage. Even more fantastical, some contend they don't even have skeletons at all!

The reality is less fantastical but is essential to understand when attempting to keep rats off your property.

Do rats have bones?
Yes, of course, rats have bones! Rats are mammals, and by extension, they are vertebrates. This means they have a spine and a skeleton to match.

Rats don't just have bones; they have lots of bones – 223 bones to be precise. That's even more than a person – 17 bones more! These bones serve the same purpose they do in humans. They provide structure to the body, protect vital organs, and are used by muscles to move the body around. However, due to evolution, these bones are specially adapted to the rat's needs and functions. For instance, while humans have a small vestigial tail, rats have a long and bony tail extending from their spine. 

Are rats' skeletons collapsible?
Rats can squeeze through holes as small as a US quarter – that's around one inch! How do you fit through a hole so little? Surely, they must have collapsible skeletons or bendy bones.

Actually, no. 

Like all other mammal bones, their bones don't bend, they don't have any more cartilage, and they aren't collapsible. That's not to say they don't have a few tricks up their sleeve. To reduce their width, rats lack collar bones. That means they're able to bring their shoulders closer together, slimming their body down. Their rib cages also push in and expand to allow the rat to squeeze its mass through the tight holes.

How do rats judge a hole?
When approaching a hole, rats will first identify it with their eyes. If it is evidently wide enough, they will slip right through. However, for smaller holes, there is still a risk of getting stuck. In these cases, rats will use their nose and whiskers to determine the width. If they can fit through, then there is a high chance the rest of the rat will as well.

There are exceptions. If a rat has been dining on too much cheese, then the extra weight around the abdomen can cause them to get stuck. At such times, they can use their powerful hind legs to push them through. However, if their front gets stuck, the rat might struggle to pull themselves loose. 

Conclusion
So, rats have bones. Their skeletons aren't collapsible, and they certainly aren't bendy, even if they look like it. Instead, rats rely on a few simple anatomical tricks as well as their whiskers to ensure they get through tight holes without a hitch. Nevertheless, rats can and do get stuck. 

For homeowners, this means rats pose a significant risk to your property. Holes you might overlook, presuming rats wouldn't be able to squeeze through, may present a backdoor into your home. As such, all potential openings must be sealed, preventing any entry into the property. Failure to do so can have dire consequences to all properties.


We service nearby towns such as Adams Morgan, Anacostia, Brookland, Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront, Columbia Heights, Congress Heights, Downtown, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, H Street NE, Ivy City, Logan Circle, Maryland, Mount Vernon Square, National Mall, NoMa, Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Petworth, Shaw, Southwest & The Wharf, U Street, Virginia, Woodley Park.