Rodents like rats and mice love to live near human and your garden is the first place they build their nest before venturing in to your homes. Rodents can cause a number of problems for your garden and prevent it from blooming. Unfortunately your garden proves to be highly resource for rodents as it may have log of piles, composite, garbage cans, bird feeders, plants and fallen and rotten fruits. Rodents are given the option of settling in your garden because of the above and they accept it gleefully and start devastating plants, flowers, seeds etc. You will need the services of BBPP top Rodent Control Vaughan because it may prove difficult to evict them on your own. Before that you should inspect and confirm that you actually have rodent infestation in your garden.
How to know you have mice infestation in your garden
Rats and mice are clever rodents and they expertly hide their presence from public view by selecting nesting places that are hidden. However you can still confirm the infestation of rodents in your garden by signs left behind by them.
Common signs of rodent infestation
- It is rare to sight rodents roaming around during day time. They are nocturnal and prefer hunting for food during nights. But you will be lucky to spot a few wandering in your garden during day time when there is food shortage.
- Check garbage bins, composite piles, pile of rotten logs, cardboard box etc. you will certainly find nibbled or gnawed marks on woods and paper. You may also find chewed old newspapers, clothing and disturbed leftover food.
- Rodents usually build their nests near food sources and that will help you track their movement. Tiny foot marks, rat or mice trails, disturbance in grass etc will reveal that there have been rodent movements.
- Rodents are fond of eating plants and chewed leaves and suddenly missing plants are witness to that fact. Rats and mice use dry plants, twigs and leaves to build their nests.
- You will find mice droppings on the grass or ground. Black rice sized drops by rodents is clear sign that there is rodent activity taking place in your garden.
How to get rid of mice/rats from your garden
- Remove wood piles, discarded items, water puddles, and bird seeds or pet food
- Remove clutter from garden as most families dump unused items that may include old bicycles, baseball bats, old furniture, newspapers, old clothing etc. send them to recycling and keep your garden clean. This way mice won’t find hiding places and they don’t like stay or move around bare grounds.
- Do not keep garbage bins where you dump leftover food
- Remove all water sources
- Grow plants with strong scents
- Increase activity in the garden
- Keep garden in top shape and remove all clutters. Rodents don’t like orderly and clean places.
By doing the above you may prevent the chance of mice infestation in your garden. Despite these efforts if you see infestation growing unbridled don’t delay calling BBPP, most powerful mice exterminator Vaughan and for other towns nearby. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.