Rodent Control 101: Essential Tips For Keeping Your Plymouth Home Safe
It is amazing just how many kinds of rodents there are in the world. Some you may not even realize are rodents. For example, what do you think? Is a porcupine a rodent? It may surprise you, but it actually is. Don't let all those prickly needles fool you. There is a rodent hiding underneath. Other rodents are not quite so mysterious. In fact, we have two common rodents that have become almost synonymous with the term. When we say rodent control, you know that we are talking about rats and mice. The reason they're so closely related to the term is that they exemplify the traits of a rodent. Rodents have three things in common. They have teeth that are strong enough to chew through wood, and rats and mice use their teeth to create holes in structural wood. Rodents all have fur (yes, even porcupines). The fur from rats and mice can contaminate food products. Lastly, all rodents give birth to living young. They don't lay eggs. Rats and mice are particularly adept at rapid reproduction, and they often outpace DIY rodent control.
What can you do about these uniquely troublesome rodents? One way is to contact Combat Pest Control if you live in Plymouth. We're the company to call when you need professional pest control services Plymouth. Jump to our contact page to connect with us, or read on to learn about DIY and professional rodent control techniques.
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Signs Of Rodent Activity: How To Detect A Problem Early
Before rodents get into your home, they may start leaving signs in your yard. If you catch these signs early, you can prevent a rodent infestation. Let's start our class on rodent control in Plymouth by discussing how to locate and evaluate the warning signs of a potential infestation.
- Droppings: If you have an impending rodent problem, it is likely you'll start to see droppings near your foundation walls. Rat droppings are larger than grains of rice, dark colored, and look a bit like coffee beans. Mouse droppings are smaller than grains of rice and have a similar appearance. The more droppings you find, the larger the population.
- Ground Holes: One of the rats we see quite a bit is the Norway rat. These are burrowing animals that often create their burrows under junk piles, just like Templeton from Charlotte's Web. You may also find holes next to your shed if these rats are living under it.
- Wood Holes: Rats and mice gnaw on wood. If you see a hole the size of a quarter, you should know it is large enough to allow a rat to enter. Mice fit through an even smaller hole. A full-grown mouse can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. Check under your porch and in your crawlspace first if you have either of these.
- Property Damage: Rats and mice chew on other building materials, such as door sweeps, weatherstripping, screens, soffits, and fascia. Don't underestimate a rodent's ability to get to high entry points, as they are surprisingly adept climbers.
If you see trouble brewing outside of your home, it is time to roll your sleeves up and apply rodent control. Before you do, you may need some motivation. Let's take a look at some of the ways rodents can pose a threat to you and everyone living in your home.
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Rodent Dangers: Health Risks And Property Damage
When rodents enter your yard and start leaving droppings near your home, they won't stop on the outside. Once inside your walls, attic, kitchen, pantry, and other indoor spaces, they'll continue to leave their droppings. These present a health risk as they can harbor disease pathogens.
The holes rodents create are also not limited to the outside of your home. Rodents chew holes in building materials to go in and out of wall voids. You'll find most of these holes near the floor and hidden. You'll also find holes in items stored in your attic and food packages stored in your cabinets.
Rodents don't just chew holes. They also chew on wires. If a rodent cuts a live wire in your home, it is going to regret it. But you'll also regret it. A cut wire can turn into a house fire. How likely are they to chew on the wires in your home? More likely than you might expect. Experts estimate that 20 to 25 percent of all structural fires with no definable cause are rodent-related.
As rodents move about inside your home, they contaminate the things they touch with their fur. The reason for this contamination is that domestic rodents commonly get into trash, run through sewers, and come in contact with other unsanitary environments.
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