It is important to keep homes rodent free so work with a rodent exterminator and get rid of them. One time mice removal may not be enough because they will always keep coming as mice population in Canada is huge and some will always find their way in to your home. You will also have to rodent-proof your home with practical methods such as sealing entry. Checking home grounds often and sealing possible entry points will avoid future rodent infestation and you may consult an expert pest removal company such as BBPP, the best rodent exterminator Woodbridge for the town and for nearby towns.
How rodent proofing will repulse mice?
Rodents like rats and mice invade homes during winter because it is an attractive alternate to open fields where it is intensely cold. Homes offer warm shelter, food and nesting material and also save them from possible predator attacks. In order to enter your home they will opt for different entry plans such as entering in to homes using small holes, crevices and cavities in the wall, tree located close to roof, basement and foundation, sewer lines and drain pipes and through broke windows and roof tiles. When you plug these entries you should keep the fact in mind that rats and mice are excellent sprinters, climbers, acrobats, swimmers and very athletic. They will swim across water to escape and climb tree branches to jump on to your roof. They will use pipe network entering your home and use the empty space around pipes to get in. Mouse can collapse the body so it could wriggle through tiniest holes and can scale heights and distance with swift climbing and running. They will seek deepest crevices in the wall or most isolated basement corners to build nests. These are not easily accessed by human and may need professional help to get to them and exterminate them.
How to mouse proof home?
Use caulk and steel wool ball to plug entries. Mice cannot cut through steel and caulk becomes stronger after it is applied. The combination makes mouse entry impossible. Repair window glass panels and install rubber made door sweep to close the gap under your doors. You could also place net screen or wire mesh over windows to prevent mouse while keeping air circulation and visibility intact. Cut off tree branches that are leading towards your roof and pick fallen fruits off the ground. Do not dump clutter or pile of wood on the yard and store woods at least 2 feet above the ground.
Remove food articles and food traces from kitchen, dining table and other places where you store or eat food. BBQ parties attract mice and make sure the grill is cleaned off any trace of meat after party. Close trash bins with tight covers and also take out garbage regularly. Keep dumpsters at least 100 feet away from home. Keep bird seeds and pet food sealed in tight containers and also remove puddle of water on the grass and bird feed. Clean home off unwanted storage such as cardboard boxes, old documents, papers, plastic bags and packing materials. These make raw material for nest building and non-availability of these items may discourage rodents from building nest. Make your home as unattractive as possible for rodents and they will go somewhere else.
If rodent infestation is getting out of hand and large colonies have come up in your premises you should call professionals like BBPP, top notch pest control Woodbridge and for nearby areas. Contact them on phone number 647 910 6315 or email info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.