PEST CONTROL DEAL WITH MOUSE INFESTATION RATS IN HOMES OR BUILDINGS-ASK THE ADVICE OF AN EXTERMINATOR Posted on November 9, 2015
plastic gloves when removing dead rodents and when cleaning or disinfecting items contaminated by rodents. Put the dead rodent in a plastic bag; the bag should be placed in a second bag and tightly sealed. Dispose of rodents in trash containers with tight fitting lids. After handling rodents, resetting traps and cleaning contaminated objects, thoroughly wash gloved hands in a general household disinfectant or in soap and warm water. Rats get in the house via gaps and holes outside.They get into the living area of the home via gaps and holes in the drywall,Gable vents, eave gaps, ridge caps, crawl space vents at ground level, pipe entry holes, where electrical wires go in, soffit vents, fascia boards, roof joints, under loose siding, etc The Norway Rat and the Roof Rat are the two most common rats that invade homes and buildings in the U.S, preventing mice from entering the home, all cracks, openings and holes should be sealed with metal or cement. All doors and windows must close properly. Store foods in glass or metal containers with tight lids, and be certain to dispose of all food waste as soon as possible. Contact a pest control professional for help in rodent extermination solutions. Professional exterminators expertise in spotting a rat mice infestation Because rats are nocturnal and are most active at night, an infestation can develop before a rodent is ever seen. For this reason, it is best to keep an eye – and an ear – out for signs of rodent presence. Rats get in the house via gaps and holes outside. They get into the living area of the home via gaps and holes in the drywall, Gable vents, eave gaps, ridge caps, crawl space vents at ground level, pipe entry holes, where electrical wires go in, soffit vents, fascia boards, roof joints, AC chases, under loose siding, etc. live or dead rats, droppings, especially around human or pet food or in or around trash areas, noises in the dark, such as scratching sounds from the attic,, nests or piled nesting materials in hidden areas, evidence of gnawing of wires or structural wood, burrows around the yard; under the home or outbuildings; or gnawed fruits in trees, smudge marks along walls or rodent hairs along paths, in nests, or near food. How Much Does Mice or Rat Control Cost? Pest control companies charge $120-$260 for an initial examination to determine what type of rodent is present and what type of damage has been done, identifying potential entry points and setting the appropriate traps. After the initial inspection is complete, most companies provide a written explanation of the extent of the damage and a quote for all cleanup and repairs needed, which can cost $200-$1,000 or more depending on the square footage that needs to be cleaned up and replace with new materials. How to catch a rat-Rat Traps and Trapping Rats