Rats and mice are active with the onset of spring and it is time for you to take measures designed prevent rodent entry in to your home. Mouse or rat infestation is common in this part of the world and they can make life really difficult for you if you do not take measures to stop them. Mice actually come in to your without invitation and settle down at your expense. They eat your food, hog your life space and also trigger a number of dangerous illnesses. Things may become difficult if you do not eradicate them in the beginning. If you suspect of having mice infestation it is better advised to call an expert mice control like BBPP, most effective mice control services Richmond Hill and get rid of them without any fuss. Trying to control large group of mice may not be within your limited ability so it is advised to call mice control professionals like mentioned above.
However being proactive in the matter of mice prevention can yield good results if the size of infestation happens to be small. Here are some prevention measures that would stop mice from entering your periphery or building nests in your home.
Preventing Mouse and Rat Infestations
There are two phases of rodent removal and they are:
- Eliminating the current infestation
- Preventing mice from returning
Remove current occupants
There are two procedures used for successful mice removal and they are trapping and baiting. For traps you can use snap traps that will kill rodents instantly. Another way is baiting and make sure that you are using tamper proof bait stations to keep children and pets out. You can use both these traps along rodent trail found near the wall, or isolated places where heaps of mice droppings are found. Foundations, ledges, and fence rails are common pathways for rodents.
Seal up your home completely
Find and close holes and cervices that give access to rodent. You will find them in your exterior walls, foundations, basement, roof, and broken window panes etc. These have to be closed. You can fill the holes with caulk, cement, steel wool ball, strong adhesions, and steel wire mesh. Mice cannot get through this material and will go away to some other place. The gap between doors and floor may be bigger enough to let mice in and you should install door sweeps to close the gap. Repair broken window panes and place mesh screen on ventilators.
Deny outdoor access
De-clutter yard
Remove all the debris in the yard, cardboard boxes pile of wood, rotten logs, and old items you have dumped over there. These make secure hiding places to mice and they can live without being detected for long time. Prune trees that are close to your home and if needed, cut down the branch that is leaning over the roof and keep vegetation at least 3-feet away from your house structure. Remove food and water sources from your exterior to make your home unpleasant for rodents.
By practicing the above you can prevent rodent entry in to your home and eliminate the current infestation. If the infestation size is bigger than you expected call BBPP, the best Richmond Hill Pest Control Service on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com to get free quote.