If you live in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Gosport, Petersfield, Fareham, or any of the other surrounding areas during the fall and winter months, it is much more likely that rodents such as mice and rats will find their way into your home.
This is especially true as the weather gets colder and the temperature drops. Read the most recent entry in this blog to learn how to determine if there is a rodent problem in your home and what steps you may take to eliminate the problem in the future. During the fall and winter months, mice and other rodents will attempt to enter your home in search of food, warmth, and shelter.
Mice are capable of not only gnawing through walls and destroying food boxes stored in kitchen cabinets, but they are also capable of transmitting bacteria, gnawing on wires, and aggravating the symptoms of asthma and allergy sufferers. It is important to become familiar with the droppings left behind by mice before taking any preventative measures because these droppings are typically the first indication that mice are present in your home. They are around half an eighth of an inch long and have the appearance of dark rice grains.
You will be able to tell what kind of rodent is in your home based on the size of its droppings because rat droppings are often larger and longer than those of other rodents, measuring about a half an inch in length.
There are three actions you can take to rid your home of mice.
At Pegasus Pest Solutions, we understand that it may not always be convenient for you to seek the assistance of a professional pest control specialist whenever you have a rodent infestation in your home, particularly if it appears to occur quite frequently. This is especially the case if the rodent infestations seem to occur quite frequently in your home. Because of this, we have provided you with three actions that you may do to eliminate a rodent infestation and stop further ones from occurring in the future...
Determine where the rats are getting in.
It's possible that you've made the decision to purchase some mousetraps and bait in the hopes of coaxing the rodents that are plaguing your home out of the nooks and crannies in which they've taken refuge. However, before you do that, it's important to do some investigating to figure out where the rodents are hiding. You need to make an effort to find out where the mice are residing and establishing their nests, and then you should place your traps in the general vicinity of those spots.
Set your mousetraps in areas where the rodents are likely to frequent.
The usage of mousetraps is, to this day, one of the most effective methods for removing mice from a home after they have already wreaked havoc there. Set mouse traps in places of your home where rodents are likely to travel, such as along walls and below garbage cans. These are prime locations for rodent activity. There is a wide selection of mouse traps available, each of which can be purchased at a different price and serves a unique function. You have the option of using live snatch traps, electric traps, or snap traps to catch the animal.
If you are still having issues after trying these solutions, you should consult an expert.
Even while mouse traps usually do the trick when it comes to putting an end to a rodent infestation, there is always the possibility that the rodents will continue to be a problem or that they will disappear for a while but then come back.
In the event that this occurs to you, we strongly suggest that you give Pegasus Pest Solutions a call so that we can handle the situation for you as we are trained professionals. Due to the fact that rats are one of the most prevalent types of pests that we have dealt with over the years, our team has accumulated a wealth of experience in the field of rodent control.
In the event that you want the assistance of an expert in rodent control, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following number: 07501702101 or drop us a message on our contact form and we'll get back to you ASAP.
