What Every Surprise Property Owner Needs To Know About Rats
When we think about home-invading rodents, we often think of mice such as house mice and deer mice. They are the most common types of rodents to get into homes. But the rats may be the culprit behind your home’s infestation, so here is what you need to know:
Q: Why are rats a problem?
A: In general, rodents are opportunistic critters that have learned they can get food and other resources they need from residential properties.
Q: What kind of rats are in the area?
A: Two types of rats you might experience are roof and pack rats. Roof rats are skilled climbers with a long, think body, black fur with gray hairs, and a long hairless tail. Pack rats have brownish-gray fur, large eyes, and a bushy tail.
Q: How do rats get inside?
A: Rats may have heftier bodies than mice, but they only need a hole the size of a penny to squeeze through. Depending on the species, rats can enter a home at ground level through the foundation or along the roofline.
Q: What are the dangers of rats?
A: Rats can spread parasites and diseases, cause contamination, damage, and more!
If you are unsure what kind of rodent has invaded your property, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Green Home Pest Control. Our trained technicians are ready to assist you!
The Secret To Keeping Mice Away From Your Surprise Property
Once rodents, like mice, get into a home, they are a challenge to remove. Because of this, it’s always best to take a preventative approach. You can do this by using these pest control tips:
Remove entry points: Mice can slip through a hole the size of a dime, so you should inspect the exterior of your home, from the foundation to the roof, for cracks and gaps where they can get inside. Install chimney caps, cover vents, and drains, and replace damaged screens.
Remove food sources: Keep food stored in air-tight containers, clean up kitchens and eating areas to remove food debris, use garbage cans with a tight-fitting lid, and remove bird feeders.
Remove harborage areas: Regularly declutter and organize your home, remove organic debris from your yard, and keep the lawn and vegetation from overgrowing.
While these tips target mice, they are also helpful in preventing rats. But if you have an active rodent problem, these tips aren’t enough to remove them.
Green Home Pest Control can help remove different rodents from your Surprise home, so don’t wait to get the help you need!
