Rodent Control and exclusion
A Comprehensive Approach to Rodent Control
Rodent infestations can be a significant problem for homeowners, posing health risks, damaging property, and creating general unease. A comprehensive approach to rodent control involves two key strategies: exclusion and trapping. Exclusion focuses on preventing rodents from entering your home in the first place while trapping targets rodents that are already present. Our process combines these methods for effective and long-lasting rodent control.
Phase 1: Inspection and Assessment
Our rodent control process begins with a thorough inspection of your property, both inside and out. Our trained technicians will:
- Identify Rodent Activity: Look for signs of rodent presence, including droppings, gnaw marks, rub marks, footprints, and nesting materials.
- Locate Entry Points: Pinpoint potential entry points that rodents are using to access your home, such as gaps in siding, holes around pipes and utility lines, and openings around doors and windows.
- Assess the Infestation Level: Determine the extent of the rodent infestation to tailor the trapping and exclusion strategies accordingly.
- Identify Contributing Factors: Evaluate factors that may be attracting rodents to your property, such as food sources (e.g., improperly stored pet food, open garbage cans), water sources, and overgrown vegetation.
Phase 2: Rodent Exclusion
Exclusion is the most effective long-term solution for rodent control. Our exclusion process involves:
- Sealing Entry Points: We use a variety of materials, such as caulk, steel wool, mesh screening, and metal flashing, to seal off all identified entry points, preventing rodents from gaining access to your home.
- Repairing Damaged Areas: We can also repair damaged areas that may be contributing to rodent entry, such as broken screens, gaps in roofing, or damaged foundation vents.
- Habitat Modification: We may recommend changes to your landscaping or property to make it less attractive to rodents, such as trimming vegetation away from the foundation, removing debris piles, and storing firewood away from the house.
Phase 3: Rodent Trapping
Trapping is used to eliminate rodents that are already inside your home. Our trapping process involves:
- Strategic Trap Placement: We strategically place a variety of traps (snap traps, bait stations, glue traps, etc.) in areas of high rodent activity.
- Bait Selection: We use appropriate baits to attract rodents to the traps.
- Regular Monitoring and Removal: We regularly monitor the traps and remove any captured rodents, ensuring humane and efficient removal.
- Follow-up Trapping (If Necessary): Depending on the severity of the infestation, we may conduct follow-up trapping sessions to ensure all rodents have been eliminated.
Phase 4: Sanitation and Prevention
After the exclusion and trapping process is complete, we'll provide recommendations for sanitation and prevention to minimize the risk of future rodent infestations. These recommendations may include:
- Proper Food Storage: Storing food in airtight containers and keeping pet food and other potential food sources secured.
- Garbage Management: Using tightly sealed garbage cans and disposing of trash regularly.
- Landscaping Maintenance: Trimming vegetation, removing debris, and maintaining a clean and tidy yard.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Regularly inspect your property for signs of rodent activity and contact us if you suspect a new infestation.