Rodent Control in Cartagena: What No One Tells You About Pests in Your Home

Let's be honest: no one wants to admit they have rats. It's a taboo subject that is usually embarrassing and, above all, very disgusting. But at Control de Plagas Levante we see this every day in Cartagena and we know perfectly well that it is not a question of dirtiness.

A small crack, an old downpipe, or nearby construction is all these rodents need to get in. You've surely arrived here because you've heard that unmistakable little noise in the false ceiling at night or, worse yet, you've found droppings behind a piece of furniture.

If so, it is important that you do not close this page. You need to know what you are really facing to solve it before it gets worse.

It's not just "a rat", it's your health (and your money)

Many people try to solve the problem by buying traps at the supermarket or the typical glue. The main mistake is thinking it is an isolated specimen; when you see a rat, there is usually a colony behind it that you are not seeing and that grows rapidly.

Living with rodents is not only annoying, it is dangerous. In humid areas like ours, rats carry serious diseases such as leptospirosis or salmonella. They don't have to bite you; it's enough for them to touch food or leave traces of urine where your children play or where you prepare dinner.

Furthermore, there is a damage that is little talked about: material destruction. Rodents' teeth grow continuously and they need to file them down by gnawing on whatever they can find. The most common? Electrical wiring and PVC pipes, which can cause short circuits and water leaks.

Why is rodent control different in Cartagena?

Our city has unique characteristics that favor these pests. The port, the old sewerage in some areas of the historic center, or the proximity to countryside areas on the outskirts create the perfect breeding ground for their proliferation.

In Cartagena, with our mild temperatures, rats do not rest. Sewer rats (Rattus norvegicus) are very smart and neophobic animals, meaning they distrust new things. That is why putting just any poison does not work; they know how to detect and avoid it.

No one wants to come home after work and find unpleasant surprises in the pantry. Don't gamble with home remedies; if you've seen one, it's time to call a serious rodent control company before they breed. Your peace of mind comes first.

Don't wait to see the second rat

If you suspect, act immediately. A pair of rats can become a family of 20 specimens in a matter of a few weeks, turning a small scare into a difficult-to-control pest.

At Control de Plagas Levante we are from here, from Cartagena. We know the area, the behavior of the local pest, and we know how to tackle the problem quickly and with total discretion, because we know you don't want the neighbors to find out.

Don't let the problem get worse. Call us or send us a WhatsApp today. It is better to prevent now than to regret an expensive electrical renovation or a health problem tomorrow.