RODENT EXCLUSION SERVICE DOYLESTOWN PA
In the ordinary course of life, most people come into contact with a variety of pests. Whether they are spiders, insects, bed bugs, termites or rodents, these pests can have a negative effect on peoples' health. Moreover, many of these creatures are capable of damaging homes, offices and other structures.
Getting rid of rats and mice that are living inside man-made structures is no small task. These animals tend to be wary of traps, so it is essential to use a careful strategy when it comes to resolving rodent infestations.
Whether you believe that rodents have already invaded your Doylestown area home or office or you just want to be certain that they cannot gain entry, the smart thing to do is to call a professional to schedule a consultation for rodent exclusion services.
Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc. is a local, licensed pest management company. Our efforts are directed toward helping our clients lead a life that is virtually pest free. This sometimes means that we treat existing pest infestations. At other times, it means performing rodent exclusion services.
HOW DOES RODENT PROOFING WORK?
Frequently, rodents have already come inside before people realize that the building in which they live or work is vulnerable to infestation. Rats and mice are relatively small. This means that they can squeeze through tiny cracks and gaps in the building's exterior. In fact, many clients are shocked when they are shown a minuscule fissure that rodents have been using to gain access to a building.
The concept that underlies rodent proofing involves eliminating these vulnerabilities before the pests discover them. Rodent exclusion technicians are trained to quickly and easily identify all of the potential openings that might look like invitations to enterprising rodents.
These openings are blocked using weather stripping, caulk, heavy-duty wire mesh and other suitable materials. With the access points no longer available, property owners do not have to worry about rats and mice coming indoors.
STEPS FOR RODENT EXCLUSION
Property owners sometimes are tempted to try to rodent-proof their premises without professional assistance. These efforts frequently go wrong as the average person is not naturally adept at identifying all of the holes that might be an open invitation to rodents. With training and experience on their side, rodent exclusion technicians are able to complete all of the necessary steps to keep rodents outdoors.
• PROPERTY INSPECTION
The first step toward rodent exclusion may be the most critical. This is because it is imperative that all potential access points be identified in the building's exterior. Accordingly, the rodent exclusion technician will need to be able to examine the building's exterior in its entirety. It may be that the opening through which utility lines or electrical wiring enter the building may be allowing unwanted guests inside. A small crack in the foundation or a too-sizable gap between a garage door and the floor could be equally responsible for granting access to rodents.
Technicians likely will need to get into basements, crawlspaces, attics, garages, sheds and other portions of the property that may not be regularly visited even by the owner. However, it is only through such a complete examination that a property can be made genuinely rodent-proof.
Thanks to the completion of a thorough inspection of the building's protective barrier, the technician soon is ready to take action.
• RODENT ERADICATION
The technician's inspection may reveal that rodents have already gotten inside the structure. In this situation, it is essential that the population of rats and mice be eliminated. When rodents infest buildings, widespread damage to the structure can occur. Moreover, the people and pets that rightfully occupy the building are in danger of developing a potentially lethal illness.
Using traps, baits and specialized products, the rodent exclusion technician will ensure that the population of rats and mice in the building is eradicated.
• RODENT PREVENTION PROCESS
Now that the technician has determined the extent of the rodent problem and taken steps to get rid of the pests, it is crucial that any access points that the rodents were using are blocked. Covering up holes, reinforcing weak barriers and making repairs that help to prevent rodent access all are required to ensure that the building is not vulnerable to further infestation.
• CLEAN-UP AND SANITIZATION
Getting rid of infesting rodents and keeping out additional rodents are only the beginning of the process. Rats and mice leave behind nests, food caches, waste products and more. All of these signs of the infestation must be removed before the infestation is resolved.
Rodent exclusion technicians are specially trained to deal with the multitude of toxins, bacteria and germs that go hand-in-hand with rodent infestations. They do not consider their job to be complete until all evidence that points to the presence of rodents is eliminated from the property.
IS RODENT PROOFING DIFFICULT?
Rodent exclusion can be extremely complicated for an inexperienced home or business owner. Holes and gaps in the building's exterior may not be obvious, or thought to be too small to be a problem.
This is where the training and experience of the pest control professional come in. The technician can assess gaps or cracks and determine the potential for exploitation by a rodent. Exclusion techniques are aimed at ensuring that even the smallest crack does not become an invitation to a rat or a mouse.
It is important to realize that mice can squeeze through openings that are no larger than one-quarter inch while rats are able to fit through an opening that is only one-half inch wide. Those are both very small openings, but have the potential to put a building's occupants at risk.
Our rodent exclusion service professional will examine the entire home or business to identify and eliminate any entry points that rodents could exploit.
Areas that are dark, quiet and secluded provide ideal nesting habitat. Rodents prefer their nests to be hidden from predators, including people. When living in nature, rodents may use an abandoned animal burrow, the hollow in a tree or a fallen log as a nest. A depression in the soil beneath a large stone or a tree trunk also provides excellent habitat.
Many species of rodents will nest inside human habitations when this is available. Crawl spaces, wall voids, basements and attics provide the most likely nesting habitat. However, rodent nests have been discovered beneath major appliances, in the back of drawers and cupboards and within upholstered furniture. Even a room that is filled with clutter and rarely visited by people may be used.
PROFESSIONAL RODENT EXCLUSION
Rodent exclusion generally is not considered a do it yourself project. This is because specialized knowledge is required to locate, assess, and repair entry points to ensure that a structure is protected from rodents. If a home or office is to be truly protected from rodents, then it is essential that a professional rodent exclusion service is used.
HOW RODENT PROOF IS YOUR HOME?
Sometimes, rodent infestations are obvious. Signs rodents have gained entry to a pantry may be noticed, or rodent droppings are discovered. It is even possible a mouse in the kitchen was encountered in the middle of the night.
Nonetheless, it is important to realize that rodents are extremely adept at hiding. Most of their activity takes place at night, and they can behave in a highly surreptitious manner. This means that rodent problems can often be extremely well hidden.
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