Rodents include rats, mice, squirrels and other mammals known for strong and constantly growing incisors– and no canine teeth. That said, rodents love to gnaw at things and they also love to eat. Rats are especially known for this– they actually destroy or contaminate 20% of the world’s food supply every year. Those darn rats!
If you want to deter rodents from making your home their home, then there are some things to do… Store food and drink items in tightly-lidded containers made of thick plastic, glass or metal so they’re not easily accessible to rodents. If you’ve got pet food in the house, make sure it’s covered and stored in rodent-proof containers, too. Ideally, don’t leave excess pet food or water out overnight. When it comes to garbage, keep it in sealed containers. Dispose of it frequently and on a regular basis. Around the kitchen, wash your dishes, pans and utensils immediately after using them so they’re not out and covered with crumbs to attract rodents. Clean up leftover/spilled food from both your cooking and eating areas.
If you do use traps to try and catch rodents in the home, use spring-loaded traps to catch breeding adults.
Outside your house, make sure your trash is covered and disposed of as soon as possible. Piles of wood should be stored a foot off the ground and far from the house. Eliminate potential rodent nesting sites, such as abandoned vehicles or discarded tires, from your property. Keep the grass cut short and remove brush/shrubs/trees that may provide rodent cover and protection. Trim trees so they can’t easily be used as a rodent bridge to get on to your home’s roof.
If you are concerned about rodents on your property, call Critter Capture for some professional help to deal with them– and, hopefully, eliminate them. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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