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Rodents are some of the most commonly encountered pests in the U.S., including Portsmouth. Rats and mice can cause serious problems by nesting in your home. Their tendency to constantly chew on materials can lead to extensive damage and costly repairs.
Further, these critters typically enter homes seeking food sources, which might lead to food contamination. Therefore, you must take action to keep these pests at bay. So, how do you keep rodents out of your home? Continue reading to learn more!
The three primary things that make your home appealing to rodents include:
Rodents are not picky eaters and will sink their teeth into almost anything easily accessible.
A home with lots of clutter is highly inviting to rodents as it offers them a secure place to nest and hide without being noticed, especially in winter.
Mice will use materials like paper, cotton, cardboard pet hair, and insulation to make nests to rear their offspring.
Rodents can contaminate food or countertops with urine and droppings. These can contain life-threatening diseases such as hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis, tularemia, and more.
Their gnawing can damage your furniture, insulation, and even electrical wiring, leading to hundreds and thousands of dollars in repair costs or a potential fire hazard.
Keeping rodents out of your home requires a combination of prevention and elimination measures. These include:
Inspect your home for gaps, cracks, and holes, such as those in the exterior foundation, utility openings, and even the roof. Seal them using caulk, steel wool wire mesh, and block gaps under the doors using door sweeps.
The lure of food sources is irresistible to rodents. Therefore, removing all types of food to prevent access is indispensable to preventing mice from entering your home.
Clean up crumbs and spills, leftover food, pet food bowls, unsealed garbage cans, dirty dishes in the sink, and outdoor food sources like bird feeders and ripened fruits and vegetables in the garden.
Tidy up indoors by eliminating piles of issued papers like newspapers and magazines, old clothing, and cardboard boxes.
Rodents have excellent climbing abilities. Overhanging tree branches can provide rodents easy access to your roof, which is why trimming them back four feet from your home is a wise idea.
Essential oils like peppermint and lemon can serve as effective natural repellents to repel rodents due to their powerful odor. Ammonia-soaked cotton balls can also deter rodents as it mimics the smell of predator’s urine.
Unlike glue traps or snap traps, using live traps is a humane way to catch rodents without killing them or causing extensive suffering. You can set these up indoors or outdoors using a bait of your choice, like peanut butter or cheese.
In many cases, DIY approaches are fruitless against a rodent infestation, especially if it is widespread. Generally speaking, seeking the services of a professional pest extermination company is the best course of action when you suspect a rodent infestation.
Identity Pest Control has provided high-quality pest control services since 1996. We have over 200 5-star reviews and 100% guaranteed results. Give the rodent experts from Identify Pest Control a call today to get started and enjoy a rodent-free home!
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