Ignoring the Need for Rodent Pest Control
Some homeowners fail to act at the first sign of rodents in the home.
Some homeowners fail to act at the first sign of rodents in the home. However, rodents are persistent, and they will not leave on their own. Additionally, they multiply quickly, so it will not take long for the problem to grow.
The only way to effectively remove rodents from a property is to hire a professional extermination service.
Rodents bring their filthy friends
If seeing rodents scurry through living spaces is upsetting, consider what other insects and pests live there. Pests that commonly keep rodents company are:
Carpet beetles – These pests live off the food stowed away by rats and other rodents. After depleting the rodents’ secret hiding places, they will move on to where the humans store food.
Fleas – In addition to feeding on pets, fleas also feed on rodents. If there aren’t pets in the house, but there are rats and rodents, homeowners can still face a flea problem. What’s worse is that fleas also feed off humans.
Mites – Where there are mice, there are also almost always mites. These pests often travel with the mice and thrive where they live. Like fleas, house mice mites also feed off of humans.
Preventing mice and other pests is the ultimate pest control
Prevention is better than fighting an infestation. In the case of a pest problem, it’s not only prevention but education as well. Most professionals consider education as the key to successful and undeterred prevention.
There are some actions homeowners can take to properly prevent mice, rodents, and other pests from entering and living in their homes:
Seal cracks and holes in the walls, ceilings, or floor, outside or in, as those are the access points rodents primarily use to enter a home.
Eliminate standing water in and around the home
Ensure garbage can lids are tightly closed
Store leftover food in sealed containers
Work with the neighbors to improve effectiveness of preventive measures
Remember that one tiny mouse seen running around is not alone. That one mouse almost always accompanies other, hidden rodents, so take aggressive action promptly. Homeowners unsure of the type of rodent invading their home should contact San Tan Pest and Weed Control.
San Tan Pest And Weed Control offers reliable pest control for residential and commercial customers in Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Lower Santan Village, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, and Chandler. Our pest management services control scorpions, ants, termites, bees, wasps, fleas, rodents, cockroaches, weeds, and more. We provide attic and crawl space cleaning and home sealing services to keep pests out. Call us at (480)405-0690.
