Rodent Rundown: Don’t Let Mice or Rats Rule Your Roost!
Mice and rats, those unwelcome house guests, can cause a world of trouble. From gnawing on wires and furniture to spreading diseases, they’re a nuisance you don’t want to deal with alone.
Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
- Appearance: Large, brown rat with a blunt snout and short tail.
- Habitat: Often found in basements, sewers, and underground burrows.
- Behavior: Nocturnal and highly adaptable. They can cause significant damage to buildings and contaminate food.
- Control: To control Norway rats, it is important to eliminate their harborages and food sources. This may involve sealing cracks and crevices in the home, and removing clutter, and for a guaranteed solution and peace of mind, contact us today for a free consultation and quote.
Roof Rat (Rattus rattus)
- Appearance: Smaller than Norway rats, with a pointed snout and long tail.
- Habitat: Often found in attics, roofs, and trees.
- Behavior: Nocturnal and agile climbers. They can cause damage to buildings and contaminate food.
- Control: To control roof rats, it is important to seal entry points into the home and eliminate their food sources. This may involve removing clutter and for a guaranteed solution and peace of mind, contact us today for a free consultation and quote.
House Mouse (Mus musculus)
- Appearance: Small, brown mouse with a long tail.
- Habitat: Often found indoors, particularly in kitchens, pantries, and attics.
- Behavior: Nocturnal and can reproduce rapidly. They can contaminate food and damage property.
- Control: To control house mice, it is important to seal entry points into the home, eliminate food sources, and set traps. This may involve removing clutter and for a guaranteed solution and peace of mind, contact us today for a free consultation and quote.
General Tips for Rodent Control:
- Sanitation: Keep food and garbage areas clean and free of crumbs.
- Eliminate water sources: Repair leaky pipes and faucets to prevent moisture buildup.
- Seal entry points: Caulk cracks and crevices around doors, windows, and pipes to prevent rodents from entering the home.
- Use traps: Set traps in areas where rodents are active.
- Professional pest control: For severe infestations or ongoing problems, contact us today for free consultation and quote.
Remember: Rodents can carry diseases and cause significant property damage. It is important to take prompt action to control infestations.