What Is a Rodent?
Rodents are a group of nuisance pests that includes mice, rats, and squirrels. These animals can contaminate food, damage property, and spread disease.
Rats cause a lot of damage. As the teeth of rodents continue to grow over their lifetime, they need to gnaw on hard substances such as lead and plastic pipes, insulation material and electric wiring. This habit increases the risk of short circuits and fires. In addition to this, they transmit a number of dangerous diseases such as Salmonella, Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease), Tuberculosis and even tape worms.
Infestations & Control
Rodents are some of the most adaptable creatures on the planet and can be extremely difficult to exterminate.
Damage
Rodent infestations can cause considerable damage to infested buildings and local agriculture.
Disease
Rodents are also known carriers of many diseases and prove a health hazard to humans.
Reproduction
Rodent populations grow quickly and steadily. Rodent control is best started prior to infestations.
In order to protect your home, garden and health from existing rodent infestations, professional, customized solutions are often necessary.
Neighborhoods
Unified efforts on the part of neighbors can prove extremely effective in preventing infestations. Within apartment buildings and neighborhoods, coordination of prevention measures may include cleaning efforts and landscape alteration.
Individual Houses
On an individual level, homes can be rodent-proofed through identifying and sealing as many possible entry points.
Contact a Professional
It is recommended that anyone experiencing a rodent infestation contact a pest control professional to arrange for a consultation. Professionals are trained not only to address current infestations but also to prevent future infestations. Scheduling a home inspection may help you get rid of rodents.
