What to do for Rodent Control after a Disaster

Rodents react with alacrity after a disaster. Rodents being outdoor habitants will evacuate the place when they are struck with disasters like hurricane, floods, blizzards or extreme cold weather etc. Rodents that have survived the disaster will often flee to other places where they can be safe. They often get in to human homes where food, water and shelter are guaranteed. What should you do after such events? We will provide you some tips on how to control rodents after a disaster and in the mean time you can call BBPP, most experienced mice removal Caledon if you are already suffering from infestation.

Things to do after a disaster 

  • Remove water and food and seal outhouses properly so rodents don’t get protected shelter.
  • Remove trash cans to the periphery and make sure to take them out everyday
  • Close trash cans tightly and always keep trash cans a little further away from your home
  • Clean the entire house with proper cleaning agents and also disinfect them to kill germs and remove smells that are attractive to rodents
  • Rats thrive under wet and slimy conditions so drain dirty water from rooms, yard, gardens and gutter
  • Outbreaks are likely after disaster and some of them could be rodent engineered. Take appropriate precautions and preventive measures to avoid such situations and also consult Mouse Control Caledon.

Rodents after they survive disaster move to new places and they will take some time to regroup and reorganize. They will get accustomed to new places, become friendly with the environment and ultimately find a safe place to settle. Whatever place that may be, do not allow that to be your home and accordingly seal all entries and possibilities for rats and mice. Proper Rat Control Caledon must be applied so no dangerous diseases associated to rats infect you.

Make home rodent proof when it is time

It usually takes 6 to 10 months for normalcy to return and develop favourable conditions for rodents to start breeding. They wait for the stabilization of the new environment before starting family.  As they start production residents become vulnerable as they are likely to be exposed to rodents and their associated issues. Rodent’s droppings and urine can cause allergies in people who already have allergies like asthma and can get worse if immediate mice control is not initiated. Making your home rodent proof is the only way you can prevent mice invasion. When you recover from catastrophic events you get a period of lull where rodent activities are considerably reduced. This is the time you wake up and make your home rodent proof.

Rodents are dangerous pests when compared to others, because they can also spread diseases that are of deadly kind. When rodents die during catastrophic events their carcasses can spread infections. You should be careful about such eventualities and accordingly keep your home clean and dry and also sanitize your home and its surroundings with proper disinfectants. If mice infestation becomes out of control you should not hesitate to call professional help such as BBPP, the most successful Rodent Exterminator Caledon and get the infestation terminated. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or by sending mail to info@bbppcanada.com  and get a free quote.

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