The weather is starting to change and that also means the types of pests that are entering your home and garden change too. When the weather cools this is when rodents decide they need a nice safe and warm spot to make a nest and take care of their family. Some people actually choose to have these kinds of rodents as a pet, but if you don’t it’s one of the last things that you want to see scurrying by. When it comes to rodents the most common kind found inside a home are rats and mice.
Knock Em Out Pest Control has some tips and advice to keep your home secure from these nasty critters.
SEAL FOOD: Unsealed food is one of the biggest draws for a rodent. If they can find food that is easy to get to, then they will start to make a home nearby. You may think that you are pretty clean and there is no way that a mouse or rat could find food laying around your place; but you are most likely wrong. A mouse or rat can find a crumb that seems too small to matter and use that to take back to their nest. They are also able to smell food that may be unsealed and can get inside to eat away at the contents. The best way to keep them from feeding in your home is to seal all food that has been opened. You also need to be sure that you sweep up the floors in the kitchen each night to ensure that there are no crumbs that they can find. It is always best to have all dirty dishes washed and put away before you go to bed. These critters do most of their work at night while you sleep.
WATER: If you have water source that may not be completely dried up, that may be enough to sustain a rodent. This could be a small leak in a basement, or a leaking faucet. They don’t need much water to survive so if they have access to even a small amount it will be enough. The best way to make sure you are not watering a rodent family is to be sure that all your faucets are sealed tight and do not leak. Also be sure to check basements for any area that may be leaking from outside or drainage.
ENTRY POINTS: A mouse only needs a small hole to gain access to your home. They are able to fit through a hole as small as a dime. This means that even small spaces are an opening for a mouse. The best way to keep your home secure is when you take the time to seal up low level holes and cracks. You can do this with a caulk that can be bought at any home improvement store.
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