How to Get Rid of Mice & Rats in Your Gloucester County, NJ House & the Rodent Control Methods that DON’T Work!
If you realize that you have a rat or mouse infestation you need to work on treating it right away. Rodents are not a pest to mess around with due to their bad habits and damaging behavior. Rodents will set up shop in your walls and attic where they will nest with whatever materials they can find. That means that nothing is off limits which include electrical wires and insulation. When these materials are compromised they can be terrible for the efficiency of your home and also dangerous with the risk of electrical fires etc. Many rodent infestations go unnoticed for some time and rodents can reproduce quite fast. Mice and rats are not solitary creatures. They live in groups. That means when you start to see a rodent or two, there are many more you don’t see. Another reason to quickly deal with rodents is because they will spread bacteria and contaminate food and other surfaces. This can compromise the health of your family.
Ross Environmental Solutions Lists Rodent Control Methods that DON’T Work When Attempting to Treat an Infestation of Mice or Rats
DIY Rat & Mouse Traps Don’t Work to Solve Rodent Problems: If you start to see some mice or even rats you may think you can simply set up some traps and be done. This is not the answer for a rodent infestation for several reasons. The traps need to be placed in particular places in a certain direction in order to catch the rodents that are traveling through the house most often. Also, catching one rodent only helps the problem. It doesn’t solve it. You also need to safely remove the rodent that was trapped as well as dispose of it. Rodents carry dangerous diseases as well as vectors such as mites and fleas that you do not want to be exposed to. A professional pest control company can do a rodent inspection and determine the best rodent control methods for your circumstances. If applicable, we can set and monitor traps as well as safely dispose of dead rodents.
Does Having a Cat Keep Mice Away?: Some people are under the impression that their cat is all the rodent control they need. Cats are naturally attracted to catching and attacking a little critter like a mouse that happens to be running by. The problem is that many cats are too lazy and won’t care if a rodent runs past them. The other issue is that the cat is only going to go after the one or two rodents they see, so what about the ones that are hiding in the walls. Rodents are sneaky and will stay hidden and out of sight as often as possible which means that your trusty cat won’t be much help.
Electronic Pest Repellers: There is an electronic device that can be used to deter pests that include rodents. The sound is extremely high pitched so it cannot be heard by people kind of similar to a dog whistle. The problem is this is a temporary solution because the rodents will get used to the sound that is emitted and move right past it.
Rodent Inspections & Treatment
If you have a rodent infestation it is best to call a professional. Ross Environmental Solutions are able to do a rodent inspection and determine the severity of the infestation. We will also come up with a custom game plan to treat your rodent problems.
