Rodent Control

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Rats and mice only come to your home because they were invited.  It is important for every homeowner to know that mice typically nest within 15 to 25 feet of a food source and rats 100 to 150 feet.  Why is this important?  The source of a rodent infestation is important when determining the best possible solution.

Top 10 signs of a Rodent Infestation

  1. Rodent droppings found in the home.
  2. Pets bringing home  a dead rodent
  3. Evidence rodents feeding on fruit/nuts that are in or falling from the trees in your yard
  4. Rats traveling along utility lines or on the tops of fences at dusk or soon after
  5. Rodents nesting material behind boxes or in drawers in the garage
  6. Smudge marks caused by the rodents rubbing their fur against beams, rafters, pipes, and walls
  7. Burrows anywhere in your yard or beneath the garbage can
  8. Noises in the attic throughout the night
  9. Drowned rat from your swimming pool or hot tub
  10. Evidence of gnaw marks on items in your pantry

If any of the above signs exist, it is time to call in a Holiday service professional to identify the extent of your infestation and more importantly…to do something about it!  Click here to take advantage of our online special for rodent control.

12 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Protecting Their Home from Rodents

  1. Be sure that outside garbage containers have tight fitting lids.
  2. Repair or replace damaged ventilation screens.
  3. Provide a tight fitting cover for the crawl space.
  4. Seal all openings around pipes, cables, and wires that enter through walls or the foundation.
  5. Be sure all window screens are in good condition.
  6. Make sure internal screens on roof and attic air vents are in good repair.
  7. Cover rooftop plumbing vent pipes in excess of 2 inches in diameter with screens over their tops.
  8. Make sure all exterior doors are tight fitting and weatherproofed at the bottom.
  9. Seal gaps beneath garage doors with a gasket or weather stripping.
  10. Install self-closing exits or screening to clothes dryer vents to the outside.
  11. Remember that pet doors into the house or garage provide an easy entrance for rodents.
  12. Keep side doors to the garage closed, especially at night.

Our service professionals are here to help.  Ask your service professional about how you can receive a FREE Home Wellness Inspection that will provide you with an outline these twelve items and MORE!

When food, water, and shelter are available, rat populations can reproduce and grow quickly. While the most permanent form of control is to limit food, water, shelter, and access to your home, direct population reduction around your home is often necessary.  Ask about ongoing rodent protection as part of our Home Pest Advantage Program.