Professional rat removal with structural exclusion to stop re-entry. Serving Kensington and surrounding communities. Same-day service available for urgent infestations.
📞 Call Now: 215-800-0029Norway rats in Kensington are a structural pest problem, not just a bait problem. City Best inspects your property for all active burrow sites, entry points, and rodent highways — then eliminates the colony using tamper-resistant bait stations and snap traps while sealing every structural gap that allows re-entry. Our technicians understand the specific drainage, sewer, and construction patterns in Kensington that support rat populations, and we address the source rather than just the symptom.
Identify all burrow sites, runways, entry points, and food sources on your property.
Commercial-grade bait stations placed in optimal locations along confirmed rat runways.
Seal all foundation gaps, pipe penetrations, and entry points with durable materials.
Return service to confirm colony elimination and check exclusion work is holding.
Rat droppings are 3x larger than mouse droppings — capsule-shaped and dark.
Golf ball-sized holes along foundations, under concrete slabs, or near dumpsters.
Chewed wood, pipes, or wiring with rough tooth marks larger than mouse damage.
Heavy movement sounds in walls or under floors at dusk and dawn.
Dark rub marks along walls and baseboards from rats following the same path.
Strong urine odor near active nesting areas, particularly in basements and crawlspaces.
Founded at 607 E Passyunk Ave. We know Kensington and Philadelphia County inside and out.
Call before noon and we can often be at your Kensington home the same day.
All treatments are EPA-registered and safe for families after application.
Not satisfied? We return at no charge within 30 days.
Free no-obligation inspection and quote for all Kensington residents.
All technicians are certified, background-checked, and fully insured.
Kensington is a densely populated neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia with one of the most challenging pest management environments in the region. The neighborhood's concentrated row home stock — predominantly from the 1880s through 1920s — has aged past the point where routine maintenance can address the structural vulnerabilities exploited by pests. Norway rats are extremely prevalent in Kensington, supported by food waste from the commercial corridors, the neighborhood's vacant lot inventory, and proximity to Frankford Creek. German cockroaches reach infestation levels in the connected row home infrastructure that require professional treatment to address adequately. Bed bugs are endemic in the neighborhood's significant rental housing stock. Kensington presents some of the most complex pest management challenges City Best technicians encounter throughout the service area.
City Best Pest Control has treated hundreds of Philadelphia County homes. Our technicians know the specific pest pressures, housing types, and seasonal patterns in Kensington, giving us an edge over national chains that treat every home the same way.
Rat Exterminator service in Kensington, PA starts with a free inspection. Most treatments range from $150–$400 depending on severity and property size. Call now or book online — same-day service available.
📞 215-800-0029 — Free Inspection