Rodent Control San Pablo

Symptoms Of Infestation 

When a pest problem is suspected, the most important sign to look for is droppings. Rodent droppings are small black pellets that can be found near food sources or in areas that rodents frequent such as in attics, basements, crawlspaces, closets, and other dark spaces.

Other signs include gnaw marks on wood surfaces or plastic containers and chewed wires or insulation material around pipes or wires leading into walls and floors indicating that rodents have been entering through these areas. You may also notice a musky odor which indicates the presence of an animal such as mice or rat.

Finally, you may hear scurrying noises during the night which are usually caused by mice or rats running around inside walls looking for food sources. 

Causes Of Infestations 

One of the main causes of rodent infestations is poor sanitation practices. This includes leaving food out overnight or not properly disposing of garbage in sealed bins with tight-fitting lids.

Rodents are also attracted to clutter; piles of newspapers and cardboard boxes provide ideal nesting sites for pests thus increasing their population in a given area. Leaky pipes or holes in walls can also provide entry points into your home that rodents can use to access food sources inside your home or business.

Finally, certain weather conditions such as heavy rain or snowfall can cause an increase in rodent activity as they search for shelter away from extreme temperatures outside their natural habitat. 

Solutions 

The best way to prevent rodent infestations is to regularly clean up any messes that might attract them such as spilled food crumbs, open containers with leftover food inside them, etc., and seal any openings around windows and doors that could be used as entry points for pests, store all food items securely in airtight containers so they cannot be accessed by rodents easily; this includes pet food as well!

Additionally, it’s important to check regularly for any signs of pest activity such as droppings or gnaw marks on wood surfaces so that you can take steps immediately to eliminate them before they become a bigger problem.

If you suspect there is an infestation present then first select a pest control professional company that will be able to provide advice on how best to remove the pests from your property safely and effectively.