Do You Need a Rodent Exterminator?
Rats and mice can be a big nuisance for homeowners and businesses. Rats and mice not only chew and tear stuff up, they have been known for years to carry numerous diseases. This, in turn, can cause a serious health risk to you and your family. Some of the diseases that have been linked to them by the CDC are Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome, Lassa Fever, Leptospirosis, Lymphocytic Chorio-meningitis (LCM), Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever, Plague, Rat-Bite Fever, Salmonellosis, South American Arenaviruses, and Tularemia. To see more you can click the following: CDC.gov
Rat infestations need to be addressed as quickly as possible before you are at a health risk. Treating for rats and mice can be tricky depending on the situation at hand and the location in which they are infesting. There is a number of contributing causes of rats and mice infestations. Living near a field or woods is a factor, but, they love insulation because it provides warmth in addition to a food and water source.
If you are having a problem with rodents, we can provide you with a FREE estimate on a regular service to keep them under control.
Some things to keep in mind when you are getting any type of treatment:
1. You want to keep food access to a minimal.
2. You want to seal any holes that might let them gain access to the inside of the home.
3. If poison is being used, keep pets and children away from the poison. You don’t want them to ingest any of it.
4. If any dropping are near or visible, keep them cleaned up because this is rodent feces.
Rodents can be difficult to keep out of structures. For instance, mice can squeeze through spaces as small as a dime and rats can fit through holes the size of a quarter. For proper rodent pest control, seal any cracks and voids. Ensure there is proper drainage at the foundation and always install gutters or diverts which will channel water away from the building.
To keep mice and other rodents out, make sure all holes larger than a dime and gaps wider than a pencil are sealed with silicone-based caulk, steel wool, or other construction material. Keep areas clear and store boxes off the floor, as mice can hide in clutter. Store food in sealed glass or metal containers. Leave surfaces clear of crumbs and food morsels, which may attract house mice.
If you suspect a house mouse infestation, contact us to conduct an inspection and recommend a proper course of treatment to get rid of house mice.
House mice breed rapidly and can adapt quickly to changing conditions. In fact, a female house mouse can give birth to a half dozen babies every three weeks and can produce up to 35 young per year.