Rodents such as mice and rats are common pests in both urban and rural settings, often seeking shelter in homes and businesses as they search for food, and warmth. While they may seem small and harmless, rodents can cause significant issues due to their destructive habits and health risks.
Why Are Rodents a Problem?
Health Risks
Rodents are known carriers of various diseases such as hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonellosis, which can be transmitted through their droppings, urine, or saliva.
Property Damage
Mice and rats have strong teeth that can gnaw through wood, plastic, and even mild steel, leading to structural damage. They can chew through wires, raising the risk of electrical fires.
Contamination
Rodents can contaminate food supplies and preparation areas through their waste products and fur, posing serious health risks.
Rapid Reproduction
Both mice and rats breed rapidly, which can lead to quick escalation from a few individuals to a full-blown infestation if not promptly addressed.
Signs of Rodent Infestation
Droppings
Finding new rodent droppings, which are dark and pellet-shaped, is one of the most common signs of an infestation.
Gnaw Marks
New, light-colored gnaw marks on furniture, walls, or food packages can indicate recent rodent activity.
Nesting Materials
Finding shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter can signal the presence of rodent nesting areas.
Sounds
Hearing scratching sounds from the walls or ceilings, especially at night, can suggest rodent activity.
Rodent FAQ’s
How do rodents enter homes?
Rodents can enter through small holes and cracks as small as a dime for mice and a quarter for rats. They commonly enter homes through gaps in windows, doors, or where utility pipes enter buildings.
What are effective methods to control rodents?
Effective rodent control includes sealing entry points to prevent access, using traps and baits strategically, maintaining clean and clutter-free environments to reduce hiding spots, and regular monitoring.
Are there any humane ways to remove rodents?
Yes, using live traps is a humane option for capturing and relocating rodents. However, it’s important to ensure that they are released far enough away that they cannot return.
Can rodents be prevented from returning?
Preventing rodents from returning involves a combination of exclusion techniques such as sealing up entry points, removing food sources, and ongoing vigilance to ensure new vulnerabilities in the home’s exterior do not arise. Regular inspections and maintenance can help keep homes rodent-free.
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Don’t Let Rodents Take Over Your Home!
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- We Get the Job Done Right: Pests hide in the toughest spots. With over 40 years of combined experience, we know where to look and how to tackle the problem.
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- Guaranteed Results: Our proven Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach eliminates pests and prevents them from returning. If they do, we’ll come back at no additional cost.
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Pest Control Treatment Includes
In Depth Inspection
Our pest specialist will perform a in-depth inspection of your home; we are looking for conducive conditions that pest thrive in. You tech might fight signs of rodent activity, active ant trails, or moisture-related issues.
Preventive Pest Service
Your pest service program will include monitoring stations for pest activity and target applications for pest found. Slow release granular application around your home and a protective spray barrier to stop pest from moving in.
What Pests Want
Yes, we give pests what they want: Food! Our pest specialist carry a variety of food that pests cannot resist, and they know how to carefully apply the right solutions in common nesting spots for effective elimination.
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