Rodent Proofing Your Home – The Best Solutions To Rat ProblemsÂ
1. Seal Up Any Potential Entry Points
The most important step in rodent proofing is to locate and seal up any potential entry points around your home. Check around windows, doors, pipes, and vents for any small holes or cracks that may allow rodents to enter.
2. Keep Food Areas Clean
Rodents are always on the lookout for food sources, so it’s important to keep all food areas clean and free of crumbs or spilled liquids. Make sure to regularly sweep and mop your kitchen floor, vacuum under furniture and within cabinets where food is stored or prepared, and wipe down countertops with a disinfectant solution after meals.Â
3. Install Traps
Another way to get rid of rodents is by installing traps around your house. There are various types available such as snap traps, glue boards, electronic traps, live traps, etc., but make sure you use them safely and dispose of dead rodents properly without coming into contact with them directly if possible. Â
4. Utilize Natural Repellents
Such as peppermint oil can be used as an effective deterrent against rats and mice as they don’t like the smell of this particular herb at all! You can either sprinkle some drops onto cotton balls or paper towels around the house (in places where you think rats might be entering) or even create a spray mixture using water mixed with peppermint oil if you want a more potent solution! Â
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Signs Of Rodent Infestation
Rat Droppings
One of the most common signs is droppings. Look for small, dark, pellet-shaped droppings in areas where rodents may have been active, such as cupboards or under appliances. Droppings are usually left near food sources or nesting sites. Make sure to wear gloves when cleaning up droppings as they can carry diseases.Â
Gnaw Marks
Rodents love to chew on virtually anything they come across, including food packaging, furniture, books, and even electrical wiring! Keep an eye out for gnaw marks on objects in your home or business as this is often an indication that rodents are present.Â
Noises
Rodents are typically most active at night so if you hear scurrying noises coming from walls or ceilings during the night then it is likely that you have a rodent infestation.Â
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Attic Pros offer a wide range of services, from free inspection to home inspection and safety measures, as well as termite control. Not only do we provide a thorough job but their excellent service is also noteworthy. We are one of the best pest control companies available and with just an initial phone call, you can get rid of any unwanted pests.
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When it comes to pest control, I believe the best way to tackle critters and other pests is to rely on professional pest control services from a trusted pest control company such as Attic Pros. Not only can they provide effective treatments such as rodent control services, but they can also prevent or minimize future outbreaks of these pesky creatures in our homes and businesses.
How Long Can Bed Bugs Live Inside?
Bed bugs are a pesky pest problem, and it’s important to know how long they can live inside. Fortunately, the answer is not too long. Depending on their environment, bed bugs can live inside for up to four months–but a mature adult can survive much longer since it has blood from its previous victims
What Time Of Day Are Carpenter Ants Most Active?
Carpenter ants are most active at night when they head outdoors to forage around for food and moisture. During the day they seek shelter, often under pieces of wood such as tree stumps. This is why they are aptly named: carpenter ants make their homes in wood!
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