"Rodent Control Page"
Rodents cause lots of damage in and around homes and commercial
buildings. Rodents can gnaw through a wide variety of materials, including
lead and aluminum sheeting, wood, rubber, vinyl, fiberglass, plastic, and
low-quality concrete or concrete block. At times they cause fires in
structures by gnawing on wires and electrical outlets. There are three
commensal rodents that are frequently encountered, the House Mouse,
Norway, and roof Rat. You should know your enemy when dealing with
rodents, here are some facts that are key in controlling rodent
infestations.
Rats can:
Enter through spaces 1/2 inch or larger
Climb vertical on pipes or conduit and rough surfaces like bricks.
Jump 36 inches vertically
Jump 48 inches horizontally
Female can produce up to 84 pups a year
Drop 50 Feet without serious injury
Burrow straight down for 36 inches
Enter building through toilets and uncovered drains
Mice can:
Enter though 1/4 inch openings
Jump 18 inches high
A female can produce near 56 pups annually
When it comes to these pest we have several different options that include the use of the following methods:
Sanitation is a key factor in
gaining control of rodent infestations. In poor sanitation areas were
there is a constant water and food supply, control is difficult and some
times impossible. There has to be a limit to food and water access to
control rodents. Once your facility has been inspected we will make
recommendations on what needs to change in order to assist in controlling
the rodent infestations. After addressing the sanitation issues one
or a combination of the following techniques will be used.
Snap Traps- Placed in the locations where rodents are known to frequent.
Multiple Catch Traps - These traps catch more than one rodent at a time.
Rodent Exclusion - This technique is a attempt to stop rodent entry. Stopping entry may include cutting overhead branches, patching holes, and re-screening attic vents.
Baiting - Baiting involves placing bait in the rodents home range which has to be determined by inspecting the premises.