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Rodents
Each year, rodents cause more than one billion dollars in damage in the United States
alone.
Rats damage structures and contaminate food and feed. They damage one-fifth of the
world's food crop each year. The real damage is in contamination. One pair of rats shed
more than one million body hairs each year and a single rat leaves 25,000 droppings in a
year. Rats constantly leave droppings. Fresh droppings are dark in color and soft in
texture, but after three days they harden and lose the dark color. Mouse dropping are
sometimes confused with the American Roach or “Water Bug” droppings.
The battle to rid dwellings of rodent infestations can certainly seem to be an uphill
battle and time seems to favor the rodents.
Do you have a Rodent problem?
The odor of Rodents is quite distinct and is often a sure sign of a Rodent infestation.
While this may not be apparent to most people, and experienced Pest Control
Professional can sniff out the problem.
Additionally, rats always travel the same runways and leave "smudge marks" - a buildup
of dirt and oil from their fur.
And don’t forget the droppings! If you see droppings, you have a rodent problem.
GROSS what can be done about it ??
Call Keith’s Pest Solutions!
Successful control depends on proper identification of the different species. Norway and
roof rats differ in size, habits, food preferences and regions. Techniques that eliminate
one species may not eliminate the other. Keith’s Pest can provide you with an inspection,
treatment and offer helpful hints to protect you from a rodent invasion.
For example:
1) Rats can enter any opening that is ½ inch wide; a ¼ inch is needed for Mice. Sealing
any cracks and holes is needed after the Rodent problem is taken care of to prevent
future problems.
2) Eliminate food sources: Don't store garbage outside in plastic bags. Don't let bird
seed accumulate on the ground, or leave pet food outside overnight. Don't leave ripe
fruit or vegetables under trees or in the garden to decay. Don't put food scraps in
compost piles.
3) Eliminate rat nesting sites: Remove piles of debris, bricks or boards. Stack lumber
and firewood at least 12 inches off the ground so rats cannot burrow underneath. Do
not stack any material against the outside walls.
Don’t be fooled by gimmicks, and quick fixes. The old saying of build a better mouse
trap and the world will be yours is sometimes misleading.
I often have people ask about the ultrasonic gadgets that are plugged into the wall. A
Texas A & M study showed it did not deter Rodents, and as you see by the picture, a
Rodent has made a home right underneath the ultra sound plugged in the attic.
Each year, rodents cause more than one billion dollars in damage in the United States
alone.
Rats damage structures and contaminate food and feed. They damage one-fifth of the
world's food crop each year. The real damage is in contamination. One pair of rats shed
more than one million body hairs each year and a single rat leaves 25,000 droppings in a
year. Rats constantly leave droppings. Fresh droppings are dark in color and soft in
texture, but after three days they harden and lose the dark color. Mouse dropping are
sometimes confused with the American Roach or “Water Bug” droppings.
The battle to rid dwellings of rodent infestations can certainly seem to be an uphill
battle and time seems to favor the rodents.
Do you have a Rodent problem?
The odor of Rodents is quite distinct and is often a sure sign of a Rodent infestation.
While this may not be apparent to most people, and experienced Pest Control
Professional can sniff out the problem.
Additionally, rats always travel the same runways and leave "smudge marks" - a buildup
of dirt and oil from their fur.
And don’t forget the droppings! If you see droppings, you have a rodent problem.
GROSS what can be done about it ??
Call Keith’s Pest Solutions!
Successful control depends on proper identification of the different species. Norway and
roof rats differ in size, habits, food preferences and regions. Techniques that eliminate
one species may not eliminate the other. Keith’s Pest can provide you with an inspection,
treatment and offer helpful hints to protect you from a rodent invasion.
For example:
1) Rats can enter any opening that is ½ inch wide; a ¼ inch is needed for Mice. Sealing
any cracks and holes is needed after the Rodent problem is taken care of to prevent
future problems.
2) Eliminate food sources: Don't store garbage outside in plastic bags. Don't let bird
seed accumulate on the ground, or leave pet food outside overnight. Don't leave ripe
fruit or vegetables under trees or in the garden to decay. Don't put food scraps in
compost piles.
3) Eliminate rat nesting sites: Remove piles of debris, bricks or boards. Stack lumber
and firewood at least 12 inches off the ground so rats cannot burrow underneath. Do
not stack any material against the outside walls.
Don’t be fooled by gimmicks, and quick fixes. The old saying of build a better mouse
trap and the world will be yours is sometimes misleading.
I often have people ask about the ultrasonic gadgets that are plugged into the wall. A
Texas A & M study showed it did not deter Rodents, and as you see by the picture, a
Rodent has made a home right underneath the ultra sound plugged in the attic.
| One of the popular ultrasonic rodent repellents not doing its job, notice the Rats nest underneath |
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