Keeping rodents and bugs out of storage units is the goal of everyone. But not many know how to though they may think that it is in their control and easy. Keeping rodent out of food storage is the most difficult task in your life and you will need an expert like BBPP, the best pest control to do it. However in the mean time you can adhere to the following and possibly prevent or remove rodent infestation from food storage.
There are many things that we do inadvertently while packing food items in to storage which end up attracting unwanted pests like rats and mice. Pests like cockroach, flea, and ants also come in search of food and when you do not pack your food properly these get to feast on them. It could be highly annoying and emotionally destabilizing when you find out that they are not easy to get rid. The infestation can occur and reoccur consistently so it is necessary that you learn ways to prevent them from entering your household and if they have already done so call professional pest control services as they are rightly equipped with the knowledge and equipment.
Before you take the drastic decision of buying and using chemicals you should try few simple practices such as cleaning household space regularly and securing items in safe packages. Whether it is personal storage or commercial, pick the right facility or storage unit to store food materials and clothing and you will not probably face any issue with rodents.
Pack individual items in airtight plastic tote bags
- Best way to keep rats and mice out of your stuff is to pack them properly in tightly sealed containers. If you are packing fabrics and clothing, especially linen, you should consider packing them in plastic containers.
- Use new cardboard boxes for storage as they are unlikely to have punctures or gaps and holes large enough for pests to enter. Added advantage with cardboard boxes are they are made with added strength for the purpose of stacking
- Using cardboard boxes issued by grocery stores is strictly not recommended as they are known to attract all kinds of pests including critters. Free cardboard boxes got from restaurants should be strictly avoided as they have the food smell on them.
Do not keep leftover food in storage
- Some people in the hurry to leave will store leftover food in the storage units. If you leave the pantry items inside your storage units it is a certainty that rodents will take notice of it and make every effort to get inside. Even when the food is not visible the smell of food will attract them and once they get the whiff there is no stopping them.
- Look for food crumbs in places where you did not intend to leave them. You may find them under the sofa cushions, pots and pans, and kitchen storage containers. Residue of food can be found on the kitchen counters, dining table and kitchen floor. It is important that you broom sweep the floor and make sure that no crumbs or residue from yesterday lunch or dinner is left on the surfaces.
Elevate storage units above the ground
Keeping storage units two to three feet above the ground is well advised because rodents and bugs crawl and not most of them are able to jump over 2-3 feet in the air. This way you will make your storage unit rodent proof and prevent the possibility of rodent infestation. You could use clean pallets or open shelving for storage.
The above tips are for prevention and if you are already having trouble with rodents and bugs you should immediately call professional rodent control Mississauga like BBPP, the best pest control company in the town.
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