After catching sight of a mouse racing across the floor of your kitchen, your next thinking is probably about how you can get rid of it and keep it from coming again. The good news is that calling your neighborhood pest control service can help ease the burden of decision-making. Read on for tips from Brooks Pest Control.
How Big Do Rodents Typically Get?
Rats and mice continue to be the most common types of rodent invaders. An urban adult rat measures 13–18 inches in total length (including its tail) and weighs 11 ounces on average. Call a pest control service immediately if you see rodent droppings or other evidence of rodent infestation.
Some of the Deadly Illnesses Rodents Can Spread
When rodents invade your house or place of business, they can go away to dark, hard-to-reach places. These animals have a habit of defecating and urinating in hidden places. People inhale the trash particles released into the air as the garbage piles up. Even with prolonged exposure, these minuscule spores can still cause illness. Here is a list of some of the diseases that rodents can spread:
- Lymphocytic choriomeningocytic virus infection
- Tularemia
- Hantavirus Leptospirosis
- Salmonella
Mice and rats can also spread parasites like fleas, ticks, and mites to your pets. Having a professional pest control service inspect your home is the most efficient method of getting rid of rodents.
DIY Rodent Control: Why It is Not Worth It
Many typical household problems are now commonly addressed by applying do-it-yourself (D.I.Y.) techniques. These methods can be a quick and easy fix for minor issues, such as removing a red wine mark from the flooring, fixing a faulty door knob, or cleaning scuff marks from a pair of white tennis shoes. But there are no do-it-yourself methods that will get rid of a rodent infestation.
The typical homeowner does not have the knowledge, training, or technology necessary to find and remove rodent hiding spots properly. Do-it-yourself methods often place people in dangerous situations. You might potentially endanger your family by accidentally doling out too much or the wrong product. Children and pets should be kept away from areas where traps have been set.
Instead of attempting to get rid of rodents alone, call in experts who know what they are doing.
Having a Professional Company Come Out And Trap The Mice or Rats is The Most Effective Method
DIY and home treatments for rat and mouse control are common, but professional rodent control is the only way that guarantees long-term success. Professional exterminators will keep your home or business pest-free throughout the year using the most up-to-date methods and equipment.