RODENT EXTERMINATOR FEASTERVILLE PA
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Rodents are crafty animals and are rather smart in how they go about infesting Feasterville area homes and businesses in order avoid being caught. Rodents are known for being slippery, hiding in hard to reach places, moving fast, and knowing when it is and is not safe to go out foraging. To increase the difficulty in catching rodents, they also tend to be nocturnal, meaning that they are at their busiest when people are asleep.
Rodents can cause damage to property, act aggressive towards curious children or pets when discovered, and leave homes and offices covered in droppings. They can also carry diseases that get spread through your home by either moving across plates or going directly into your food via cupboards and drawers.
They are some of the worst pests to deal with, so removal by a licensed professional is a must to ensure complete eradication and help to ensure that they do not come back.
HOW MUCH DOES RODENT EXTERMINATOR COST?
The price of treatment will depend on the size and type of the structure, the scope of the problem, and the type of rodent. A rodent infestation can become much worse if left untreated, thus increasing the price. Moreover, if rodents are left untreated, substantial damage may be caused, leading to extensive repair bills. The fact is, it is always best to call an exterminator to take care of the problem as soon the presence of rodents are suspected.
WHAT DO RODENT EXTERMINATORS DO?
An exterminator will first do a thorough inspection of the home to determine all the areas where there is active rodent activity. They are then able to strategically place bait, traps, and professional-grade rodenticides to kill the rodents living inside the home or office. These traps are set up in strategic areas where exterminators know there is heavy rodent activity based off their behavioral patterns. Once the rodents have been caught in the traps or killed, the exterminator will return to remove them from the household and do another sweep to check to ensure that there are no rodents remaining indoors. Usually, a second trap setting is not needed.
For the health and safety, children and pets should them away from areas that have been trapped if those areas are easily accessible. The exterminator will inform you of all places rodent traps have been placed, although they usually will not be directly out in the open as rodents barely come out from the innards of the house unless getting food. Exterminators can also provide tips and resources for preventing future rodent infestations.
HOW DO YOU STOP A RODENT INFESTATION?
Setting up traps yourself may seem like a viable course of action. But unless you are a trained exterminator, an you will likely not know where and how to place the traps to ensure optimum results, thereby running the risk of never catching the entire population.
The best method to stop a rodent infestation and remove the ones in your home is through calling an exterminator. They are trained and licensed in rodent removal and will be able to root out the entirety of the problem, ensuring there are no more rodents left in your house.
To stop an infestation from starting, check the inside and outside of your house regularly for any holes that rodents will be able to squeeze through and seal them. Keep your house clean so that there will be little to tempt a rodent from entering the home or office, thinking there is a prime food source available. If you spot a rodent in your home, call an exterminator immediately. There are likely a lot more in hiding.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A RODENT PROBLEM?
The most obvious signs of a rodent infestation are their droppings. These will usually be found in shut-in areas like drawers where food or other items that rodents like to scavenge for are hidden. You will likely find them on accident while shifting through your pantry, realizing that a rodent has gone through your packaged foods.
If you notice torn fabrics around your home, they may be trying to use your home materials for nesting. You may also find signs of chewing on your walls or floors where rodents are creating or expanding entry points.
WHAT DO RODENT DROPPINGS LOOK LIKE?
Mice droppings are about a quarter inch in length and round. Older droppings will have a hard texture, and if you are finding a mix of aged droppings, you likely have a deep infestation and should call an exterminator immediately. Rat droppings are almost entirely identical to that of mice, but they are larger, ranging in size from a half inch to three-quarters of an inch.
HOW DO YOU TELL IF IT’S A RAT OR MOUSE IN YOUR HOUSE?
The first identifying factor is that rats are larger than mice. Rats will appear longer while a mouse looks shorter and rounder. A mouse’s ears will also seem bigger in proportion to the rest of its body than a rat. While mice have thin tails with a bit of hair, a rat’s tail is thick and hairless. Mice have triangular noses, rats have more round and blunt ones. While mice and rats typically have the same colors, only rats are typically black.
Moreover, it would be rare to have both a rat and mouse infestation at the same time, as rats eat mice.
ARE RATS WORSE THAN MICE?
While both rats and mice can cause property damage and spread disease in your home, you may find rats to cause more of a problem. Rats are also more aggressive than mice and will be quicker to attack a human if they are feeling threatened. Their larger teeth also pose more of a threat than the small munchers of a mouse.
While it is important to call an exterminator right away no matter what rodent you see in your house, a rat might make the need for this call more urgent to keep your family and pets safe.
WHAT WILL KEEP MICE AND RATS AWAY?
Although home remedies for treating rodents abound, DYI solutions rarely work. Trying to chase rodents out of your home on your own only gives them more time to breed, infect your home and pets, and cause damage to your property. An experienced exterminator will not only get rid of the existing problem, but also provide information on preventing future rodent infestations.
In addition, cleanliness and keeping the home or office sealed from the outside are the base needs to prevent an infestation.
WHAT IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF BED BUGS?
Traveling is one of the primary ways people unwittingly pick up these unwanted hitchhikers, while visiting places such as hotels, motels, and other buildings that experience a lot of traffic. Bed bugs can then hide inside suitcases and clothing and then can ultimately find their way into homes and offices.
DO RODENT REPELLENTS REALLY WORK?
Ultrasonic rodent repellents have become popular. Such devices are marketed as having the ability to utilize sounds that will cause rodents to flee from the premises. While such products may annoy them for a short period initially, rodents will learn to tolerate and eventually ignore these sounds.
Professional rodent extermination is the only proven course of action for eliminating a rodent infestation.
WILL MICE LEAVE ON THEIR OWN?
Unlike seasonal pests, rodents do not come and go depending on the time of year. Once they have found a place to call home, they will remain until forcefully removed or eradicated. Waiting to see if they will go away on their own, will only provide them with more time to reproduce, increasing the odds for destruction and disease.
This is true even if it is thought that food sources have been eliminated and entry points have been sealed off.
HOW TO TREAT FOR RODENTS
Successful rodent control typically involves a series of steps, including trapping, poison baits, along with proper species identification.
Feasterville area residents who suspect a rodent problem should contact Newtown Termite & Pest Control. Our experienced pest control professionals know how to inspect a structure to determine the type and scope of the infestation involved. They will then execute the appropriate plan of action to resolve the specific rodent issue plaguing your home or business while identifying entry points to help protect against future problems.
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