Step 3: Get rid of rats from your home and garden Our pest control technicians will survey your home and identify the areas that need to be treated. We conduct three home visits, every two weeks, checking under floorboards and in every nook and cranny, to ensure all rodents are completely removed. Rats can use gaps in walls, floorboards and sewer pipes to gain entry to your home. - Credit: Inoculand Pest Control Services Step 4: Protect your home against future infestations We’ll then advise on the best rodent proofing methods to ensure the infestation doesn’t reoccur. Our rat-proofing comes with a one-year guarantee and can be carried out anytime within six months of your initial treatment.