10 Simple Ways To Prevent Mouse and Rat Infestation
With an early spring on the horizon, now is the time to start thinking
about how to keep mice and rats out of your house. Rodents can be extremely
dangerous to people. You and your family can get a variety of diseases from
mice and rats, and they can also cause damage to your property from the inside
out.
Be Proactive When It Comes To Rodent Control
The good news is that there are tried-and-true methods of keeping mice
and rats at bay. Learn how to get rid of rats and keep them out of your
house.
Getting Rid Of Mice And Rat Infestations
Remove any existing rodents.
Trapping and baiting are the two strategies for getting rid of mice and
rats. Use snap-style traps for trapping, which are meant to kill rats swiftly.
Use tamper-resistant bait stations while baiting to keep the baits in place
and keep youngsters and pets out. Place both traps and bait along common
pathways where you've noticed gnaw marks and droppings. Typical pathways
include ledges, fence rails, and foundations.
Make sure your home is secure.
Using the approved rodent-proofing products, seal all holes along your
exterior. Pay special attention to the doors, windows, and vents in your
home.
Remove all outdoor access.
Overhanging trees that allow rodents to climb onto your roof should be
pruned back. Additionally, well-pruned trees provide rodents with one less
hiding area from predators.
Take care of that garden.
Debris, clutter, and waste should all be removed from your garden.
Shrubs and bushes should be planted at least 3 feet away from structures.
These areas offer rats a haven.
Remove all food sources from the outdoors.
Rodents are attracted to gardens and fruit trees. If you have fruit
trees, pick up fallen fruit regularly. Keep the tree clipped to avoid rodent
hiding places. Secure a piece of sheet metal 2 feet high around the trunk of
your tree to create a rodent guard. Keep your garden clean of rotting food and
hiding spots. To discourage, plant mint family members in and around your
garden.
Construct a barrier
It doesn't have to be a huge wall
or even a solid structure. Mice and rats are also deterred by erecting a
2-foot-wide barrier of cement or crushed rock.
Maintain a clean environment in and around your home.
If rodents don't have access to food, they have no motive to enter your
home. Food should not be left out in the open in and around your home. Make
sure trash cans and pet food are kept in rodent-proof containers.
Make a mint investment.
The aroma of mint repels both rats and mice. Plant mint in your yard and
use peppermint oil to spray attic beams and other locations where rodents have
been a problem. Even keeping a few dried mint leaves on the counter can
help.
Make a new buddy at your local animal shelter.
Cats are an excellent deterrent for rats in your garden and around your
house. To scare mice and rats away, the cat does not need to be an excellent
mouser. Simply smelling them serves as a deterrent.
Apex Pest Control is the company to call.
That's a huge list of things to do to avoid a mouse or rat infestation.
Don't have the time, materials, or confidence to get rid of rodents? This is
where we can help. We're used to dealing with rat infestations and
exterminating them from your house as pest control experts. Contact us right
now to take care of your mouse infestation and avoid future rat infestation issues.
Now is the time to get regular pest control!
Rodent pest problems can develop at any time of year. Being proactive
about your rodent pest problems can have a significant impact on your quality
of life. Apex Pest Control can eliminate current pests, create an effective
pest barrier around your house, and keep it up to date with frequent
treatments. We provide pest management in Sheffield as well as the surrounding
areas of South Yorkshire.
Let Apex Pest Control show you how we can
help protect your home or company from winter pest problems with a free
consultation.
