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?
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
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