Mice and rats are among the most common pests encountered in both residential and commercial settings. These rodents not only cause structural damage by gnawing through walls, wires, and insulation but also pose serious health risks by spreading diseases like hantavirus and contaminating food supplies.
Their ability to squeeze through tiny openings makes it particularly challenging to keep them out of your property. Once inside, they can rapidly reproduce, making a small problem a full-blown infestation in no time.
Rusty’s Animal Control (RAC) specializes in effective and humane mice and rat exclusion services, ensuring your property is protected from these unwelcome guests.
Key Concerns
- Disease Transmission: mice and rats can carry diseases such as hantavirus, primarily through their feces and urine
- Structural Damage: while not as damaging as larger rodents, mice and rats can still gnaw on structures and wires, posing fire risks and property damage
- Food Contamination: especially in food processing facilities, the presence of these rodents can lead to significant health hazards and potential business interruptions
Best Practices for Prevention
Humane Trapping
Humane Trapping
Snap traps and T-rex traps are recommended for their effectiveness and humaneness. Glue traps and bucket traps are discouraged.
Exclusion
Exclusion
Sealing entry points can prevent rodents from entering. Maintaining cleanliness and minimizing clutter can also deter these pests.
Food Storage
Food Storage
Keeping food in airtight containers and managing waste properly can reduce the attraction for these rodents.
Common Misconceptions
- Bucket Traps: Some believe bucket traps are an effective and humane solution, but they are actually inhumane and do not address the underlying problem of preventing reinfestation.
RAC’s Comprehensive Rodent Exclusion Services
Rodents are tenacious, and their removal requires a strategic and thorough approach. DIY methods often fall short and can sometimes lead to further complications.
RAC’s exclusion strategy for mice and rats includes:
- A thorough inspection to identify all potential entry points
- Sealing off entry points with durable materials to ensure a long-term solution
Following the exclusion process, RAC also provides:
- Damage repair services to address any harm caused by the rodents
- Sanitation of affected areas to eliminate health risks associated with rodent droppings and urine
RAC is committed to your satisfaction, offering a one-year warranty on all rodent exclusion services.
Get Started Today
Don’t let mice and rats undermine the safety and integrity of your property. Rusty’s Animal Control is here to provide expert wildlife control solutions, including rodent exclusion, for homes, commercial properties, and industrial sites. Our team is equipped with the knowledge, tools, and experience necessary to tackle any rodent problem, big or small. With RAC, you’re choosing a partner dedicated to resolving your pest issues efficiently and humanely.
Contact Rusty’s Animal Control today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a rodent-free property. Our team is ready to provide you with the expert service and support you need to maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone on your premises.