Rodent Identification & Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions About Rodents
You must prevent rodent invasions on your property if you want to avoid the health and safety dangers these troublesome pests bring.
What are rodents?
Rodents are well-known pest invaders commonly attracted to homes and businesses in our area due to the plethora of food, water, and shelter they can easily scavenge from human structures. There are many different types of rodents; however, rats and mice are two of the most problematic rodents encountered by humans.
Rats tend to be larger than mice and typically have brown, grayish, or black fur and long scaly tails. Mice are smaller and have more rounded bodies, though they also have long tails. Mice are typically grayish-brown or brown.
All rodents also have constantly growing front teeth, which becomes a problem if they invade your property and chew or gnaw on everything they come across to keep their teeth in shape.
Are rodents dangerous?
Rodents may be small, but they bring big problems with them once they invade. Rodents are known carriers of many illnesses, and the longer they are scavenging around your property, the greater your chances of contracting a disease like hantavirus, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or listeria. Rodents also leave behind droppings and urine that may dry up and become airborne, further increasing the risk of illnesses around your property.
Additionally, as rodents chew materials to keep their front teeth in shape, they may gnaw right through wood, brick, cinder block, electrical wiring, plumbing, or other utilities, causing serious damage and the need for costly repairs.
Why do I have a rodent problem?
Rodent problems are typically caused by your property having easy access to the main items that rats and mice pursue – food, water, and shelter. An important part of effective rodent control is evaluating your property for rodent-attracting factors and removing or reducing them to discourage an infestation.
Where will I find rodents?
Rodents commonly hide outdoors around trash cans, compost piles, piles of debris and brush, or woodpiles. Once they invade interior areas, you may see them in kitchens, food pantry areas, bathrooms, basements, or hiding in the space between walls.
How do I get rid of rodents?
If you want to get rid of rodents the easy way, contact Wildlife and Pest Control Experts the moment you suspect rats or mice are invading your property. Our techs will inspect your property for signs of a rodent invasion and provide you with reliable solutions to ensure we eradicate these dangerous pests from your property.
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How can I prevent rodents in the future?
In addition to professional home pest control, prevent rodents in the future by following our expert tips below:
- Seal cracks around your property’s foundation, windows, and doors to ensure rodents can’t slip inside; be thorough, as it only takes a hole as large as a dime for some rodents to invade.
- Rodent-proof your property by installing window and door screens and placing mesh screens over vented areas near crawl spaces and attics.
- Use outdoor trash cans with tight-fitting lids and ensure all trash bags are sealed tightly before disposal to prevent the aroma from attracting rodents.
- Always store leftover food properly and refrain from leaving out food and drink spills or dirty dishes, as the odor often attracts hungry rodents.
- Address moisture issues that lead to excess water that encourages rodent infestation.
- Clear out areas of debris piles, long grass, and overgrown foliage to get rid of rodent hiding spots.
Contact Wildlife and Pest Control Experts today for more rodent control advice.
