Friday, August 25, 2017

5 Tips To Prevent Rodents This Fall

Seeing a mouse scurry across the floor is not a sight you want to see. Mice and rats aren't just annoying they're also hazardous to your health and well being. Unfortunately, if you see one little mouse scurrying across your kitchen floor, there may be dozens more hiding in the walls of your home.  They multiply fast and adapt easily. Luckily, our Lake of the Ozarks pest control company can help prevent you from seeing these little furry pests in your home.


Mice are not only annoying they can also be dangerous for you and your family. They can bring in insects such as lice, fleas and ticks into your home. They can also transmit different diseases. Rodents can also cause damage to your home by chewing through wiring, insulation and sheet rock. When mice chew through wires, it can be a fire hazard and put your family's safety at risk.

Mice can enter your home looking for a warm shelter with food and water through any small crack or hole. It doesn't have to be big either, as mice can squeeze through an opening the size of a dime. Access points can be anything from a pipe or vent to a broken seal around a window or door. They can chew through insulation and other easy access points. Once a mouse is in your home, they will wander searching for food and a place to build a nest.


5 Tips To Prevent A Rodent Infestation

1. Seal Up Points of Entry
Inspect your home for any place you think a mouse could get through. Ensure all window and door frames, as well as utility pipes that lead to the outside, are sealed tightly. If you have screens on your windows or doors, make sure they're in tact and repair them if necessary.

2. Keep Food In Sealed Containers
Rodents enter your home looking for food, water and shelter. Make sure they don't stick around by removing any food sources. Keep the kitchen tidy and make sure any food is put away in sealed containers.

3. Keep Trash Emptied And Sealed
Don't let the trash can in your kitchen overflow. Regularly take it to an outside trash can that is sealed tightly. It's also a good idea to wash them out every now and then in case anything accidentally spilled out of the bags.

4. Eliminate Water Source
Keep crawl spaces, basements and attics well ventilated and dry. Leaky pipes or clogged drains should also be fixed as they can create the perfect breeding grounds for mice.

5. Inspect Items Before Bringing Them Inside
Mice can be quite sneaky, so it's best to check all items, such as boxes, grocery bags and other packages before bringing them inside to prevent any hitchhikers from making their way into your home.


If you find a rodent infestation in your house, call a Lake of the Ozarks pest control company. It's best to leave situations like this to the professionals as they will know how to properly eliminate your rodent problems and help you take preventative measures to keep them away. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100.

Lake of the Ozarks
Pest Control Company



Visit Our Website:
www.abpest.net

Like us on 
Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on LinkedIn
Follow us on Google+

No comments:

Post a Comment