08/24/2026
We've been getting quite a few rat-control calls from Buckroe Beach lately, so I wanted to show a few conditions I commonly look for during an inspection.
The first photo shows an opening around utility lines that could provide access beneath or inside a home. The second is a brick weep hole—and this is important—not every opening should be sealed. Weep holes help the wall drain and dry, so they require the correct pest-resistant solution if protection is needed. The third photo shows heavy vegetation touching the house, which can conceal rodent movement and provide protected travel routes.
None of these pictures alone proves that rats are entering a home. We still look for droppings, rub marks, gnawing, burrows and other evidence before recommending repairs.
Late-summer population pressure, recent heavy rain, available food and water, and accessible shelter may all be contributing to the increase around Buckroe Beach.
I put together a more detailed article explaining what homeowners should watch for and why baiting alone may not solve the problem:
https://leveluppestandhome.com/buckroe-beach-rat-activity
If you’re seeing rats, finding droppings or hearing movement beneath your home, call or text Level Up Home Services at 757-920-3510.
