Rodent Pest Control
Keeping rodents at bay
It seems that at one time or another, everyone has seen rodents in their home. This is an unsettling experience for most, because generally we associated germs and a lack of cleanliness with these pests. Luckily, there are methods of rodent pest control that you can do to help prevent rodent problems in your homein the future. Rodent control is very important because it will also prevent disease. A rodent will carry some disease. The following article will examine the problem of having a pest in your house.
First and foremost, remove the food sources that attract the rodents into your home. Often, open food and water leaks initially attract rodents into a dwelling. Go through your pantry or food storage area and replace open bags and boxes with containers that lock tight. Eliminate entryways for rodents. Look for openings rats or mice can use, including plumbing or work with duct tape. It can be hard to shut off these areas with wood and nails and other building materials, so use steel wool. This will keep the pests out because they will not chew through it.When dealing with plumbing, consider using an escutcheon ring, which you can buy at a hardware store. This ring goes over the hole the pipe goes through. After installing it, seal it with steel wool and cover it with spray foam.
The following are some at home ideas.
If you have sealed off entryways and eliminated sources of food and water, consider natural methods to repel the rodent populations from your home. Using peppermint is natural, safe and effective. Rodents do not like the smell, and will avoid areas with it. Purchase peppermint extract and pour a small amount on cotton balls and place them in areas that you suspect there may be Rodents.Another option is to sprinkle baking soda around the perimeter of your home or the area where you often see Rodents. Baking soda is a natural rodent repellent and will get rid of current inhabitants as well as keep future unwelcome guests away.A tried and true method of controlling rodent populations is traps. Rat and mice traps come in many forms from those that will simply catch the rodent in a sticky trap to those that will kill the rodent. These can be purchased at your local store and are effective, especially when paired with methods that will repel Rodents.
Rodents as pests can be much more dangerous in terms of health then animals such as insects. For more see rodents and health risks. Also make sure you check out rodent trapping for more advice.
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