Most residents in the Encinitas area experience a rodent problem at some point. Rodents are notorious for getting into homes and creating large families. You need to get to the rats and mice before this happens.
Encinitas Rodent Control
Mice and Rats in Encinitas, California
Not only are most people disgusted by the thought of rats or mice in their home, but these rodents also pose a number of health threats. Encinitas rodents can carry the following diseases:
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
- Lassa Fever
- Leptospirosis
- Plague
- Salmonellosis
- Rat-Bite Fever
- Tularemia
Even if a rodent doesn’t carry a disease, they’re still not something you want crawling around in your home. It is not uncommon to find chewed electrical cords and food supplies when mice and rats are involved. Nothing will stop a rat; it will chew through anything on its way to food. Rats will even chew through walls if they think food will be found on the other side.
Now, they don’t have to chew a very large hole because they can squeeze through tiny holes? In fact, mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel while rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a half dollar. This is usually how mice and rats originally get into a home or business. They have squeezed through some tiny hole that no one noticed. That is why it is very important that any rodent control measures include finding the gaps and holes that allowed entry in the first place. This is a service that our Encinitas rodent control specialists can perform for you.
Below is a list of common places to find holes in your home that can be used by a mouse or rat. The common areas are:
- Around doors
- Around the pipes under sinks and washing machines
- Near floor vents
- Between the wall and floor juncture
- In your attic
- Inside closets near the floor corners
Fill any small holes and gaps you find with steel wool which is kept in place with caulking around the edges. If a hole is larger, you may consider using metal sheeting or cement to close the hole or gap. Flashing near the base of your home is another alternative that’s available. We know this sounds like a lot to do, but don’t worry. Not only can our Encinitas rodent control professionals get rid of your existing rodent problem, but they can prevent future mice and rats from being able to enter your home. Just give us a call to schedule your consultation.
