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Identify Pest: Got a Rat Problem? Get Rid of Rats

Get rid of rats in your home or business. A Rat infestation is a serious problem, one of the most serious infestations you can have. It is important to get rid of Rats immediately. Rat poison isn’t your only option.

Rats: History’s Champion Disease Vector

Rats have brought disease and misery to people since before civilization began. From the Black Death to today’s Hantavirus (very rare in the New York Metro area) Rats are a common vector for spreading bacteria, viruses, parasites, Fleas, and Ticks. Rats are filthy animals because they will swim through sewers and live in rotting trash, spreading contaminates wherever they go. Rats can spread Typhus, Strep, Meningitis and aggravate allergies. From their droppings to their breath, Rats are veritable disease machines.

Rats and Property Damage

Rats can cause thousands of dollars of property damage. They have been known to gnaw through PVC plumbing pipes, clogged drains, undermine foundations, destroy structural support beams, and chew through wiring. Rats’ behaviors can cause water damage, building settling or collapse, or even start a fire. Clearly, getting rid of a Rat is a top priority.

New York Rats Are Legendary

Rats are famously common in New York City and famously large. Many do not realize that they are just as widespread in the suburbs of Long Island, Westchester and Rockland County. Most Rats are about 13 to 18 inches long and weigh a half pound to a pound, although some have been known to reach the size of a cat and weigh as much as thirteen pounds. Thankfully, these Urban Legend sized Rats are rare. Rats reproduce prolifically, giving birth three or more times a year to liters, ranging in size from six to twelve pups. They will eat nearly anything and seem to enjoy chewing through a PVC trash can as much as they enjoy the trash inside it.

Rats are covered in our effective and affordable Integrated Pest Management Annual Package KO-12 Program that provides you with pest protection throughout the year.

Get Professional Help with Rats

While some pests are relatively easy to get rid of, Rats most definitely are not. A single method of dealing with Rats is not likely to be successful. Rats are wily, adaptable, and dangerous. They bite! Black Rats and the very common Norway Rat are resistant to many kinds of Rat poison. If you have pets or young children, it may hurt them more than the Rats. A professional exterminator like Knockout Pest Control will take a comprehensive approach involving traps, baits, and chemical treatments. A professional is also an expert at finding out how Rats are getting in and closing off any avenues of infestation. You may also wish to explore a long term approach for keeping Rats out. Once they have identified your structure as “home” they will keep trying to get in. It may take deterring several generations of Rats before you have fully dealt with the problem.

Knockout Pest Control Can Knock Out Rats

Knockout Pest Control is your local expert at knocking out New York’s toughest Rats–and we keep them down for the count. Every member of our team receives over 100 hours of classroom instruction and in-the-field training so you are guaranteed a knockout punch to your pest problem every time. We serve all of Long Island, New York City, and Westchester and Rockland Counties. Call 1-800-244-PEST or 1-800-244-7378 We respond like every pest problem is an emergency with fast, 24 hour service seven days a week. We don’t have the big red boxing glove in our logo for nothing!

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Why Choose Knockout Pest Control?

Our triple certifications include QualityPro, the most rigorous accreditation program in our industry. Quality Pro Standards include:

Employee screening, hiring practices, and comprehensive background and reference checks
Service vehicle and employee appearance requirements
Job safety and environmental stewardship obligations regarding pesticide handling and use
Integrity, accuracy and clarity in marketing, advertising and warranty conditions
Family Owned and Operated Since 1975

Our comprehensive technician training in integrated pest management including inspection, pest identification, establishment of threshold levels for pest activity, appropriate application of control and management measures, and effectiveness evaluation, with testing and certification to a standard in excess of New York licensing requirements.

Green Pest Control Checklist

Our triple certifications include QualityPro and QualityPro Green, the most rigorous accreditation programs in our industry. Our standards include:

One of just 135 companies out of 17,000 certified as Quality Green Pro.

Employee screening, hiring practices, and comprehensive background and reference checks
Service vehicle and employee appearance requirements
Job safety and environmental stewardship obligations regarding pesticide handling and use
Integrity, accuracy and clarity in marketing, advertising and warranty conditions

Founder’s Statement

Since 1975 Knockout has been and remains a family owned and managed company. It is our concern and support of our team members and their families that has separated us from our competition.

We provide FREE family health care. Higher than industry compensations including wages, flextime off for family needs, company provided personal development including customer service and technical training, liberal vacation and personal days, and more.

We are proud of our diverse work force with team members whose roots reflect our diverse client base.

I am a current Board member of the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, Honoree of Hofstra University’s National Center of Suburban Diversity, Honorary Vice-President of the Nassau County Martin Luther King Celebration, named Top Advocate for Latino Empowerment for the Hispanic Network of Nassau County, Senior Ambassador for the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island and work tirelessly with many community organizations to improve the life of the New York community.

Knockout has recognition as a Quality Pro company. Less than 1% of pest management companies nationally achieve this. The attributes include pre and post-employment drug testing, criminal background checks, technical competency through testing, emphasis on customer care to ensure satisfaction, and much more.

We understand that Knockout is only as good as the person we send to your home. We have hundreds of great reviews and receive many each and every week. What I am most proud of is the time our clients take to give a shout out to our team members in their comments that come with the reviews.

Every day we are laser focused to provide the best experience each and every time we enter your home or facility. Our team shows up on time, with the products they need to exceed your expectations of care for you and your property while delivering the results you are paying for.

Thank you for your business and your referrals.

Arthur M. Katz,
Founder

Knockout is a proud member of the following trade organizations

IFMA

Founded in 1980, IFMA is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 104 countries.

This diverse membership participates in focused component groups equipped to address their unique situations by region (133 chapters), industry (15 councils) and areas of interest (six communities). Together they manage more than 78 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than US$526 billion in products and services.

BOMA

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is a federation of 91 BOMA U.S. associations and 18 international affiliates. Founded in 1907, BOMA represents the owners and managers of all commercial property types including nearly 10.5 billion square feet of U.S. office space that supports 1.7 million jobs and contributes $234.9 billion to the U.S. GDP.

NPMA

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization with more than 7,000 members from around the world, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. This commitment is reflected both in the continuing education of pest management professionals and the dissemination of timely information to homeowners and businesses.

NYPMA

The NYPMA is The Voice for pest management companies all throughout New York State. Becoming a member could be one of the best possible investments you’ll ever make for your business. Not only will you have the backing of the New York Pest Management Association behind your company, but you’ll also get listed locally within our directory. This is a big plus for consumers or businesses looking for a legitimate pest management provider they can trust.

CAI

CAI provides information, education and resources to the homeowner volunteers who govern communities and the professionals who support them. CAI members include association board members and other homeowner leaders, community managers, association management firms and other professionals who provide products and services to associations.

GreenPro

GreenPro, the world’s largest and most credible green certification program for pest management professionals, recognizes companies within our industry that are committed to providing commercial and residential customers with reduced risk, comprehensive, and effective pest control services.

Customer Reviews

AA++ in all respects. Contract treatments are effective (mice, termites & insects). Office staff informative but most of all, the field technicians are without exception, professional, personable and polite.

Rick T. Glen Cove, NY Read All Reviews

First time used it. Dealt with mice, bees and ants. Very good experience. The technician was patient and explains to me everything he did.

Chao C. Manhasset, NY Read All Reviews

We have had a contract with Knockout Pest Control for 9 years. They have been highly responsive when we have needed them. It's worth the money.

Gina L. Long Beach, NY Read All Reviews

The gentleman arrived on time was super nice took the time to explain the service which was provided and left in a timely manner. I will use again.

Dame F. Uniondale, NY Read All Reviews

I have been using Knockout Pest Control for almost one year now. They are consistently knowledgeable, on time, and overall provide excellent customer service. I appreciate the 30 minute advance call prior to a service visit immensely given our busy schedules. They will return until the issue is resolved or prophylactically as requested. I highly recommend this company.

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