Rodents
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Rodents are household pests that nobody feels at ease with when they discover them in their homes. The most common rodents entering our houses are mice and rats. Rodents are destructive when they get into our homes. Mice and rats chew on and through wires, drywall, cabinets, food containers, and more using their sharp front incisors. They will also contaminate surfaces and food with excrement and urine, spreading pathogens and parasites that can make people ill.
Rodents are intelligent, agile, and curious creatures. When living near people, the food, water, and shelter they find in and around our homes is too much for them to resist. Rodents will utilize small gaps and openings in our home’s exterior to move in and out as they forage for food to bring back to their nest. In some cases, rodents will decide to nest within our homes. Usually, they are motivated by temperature extremes, lack of food, and predators.
Use these rodent prevention tips to keep these pests out of your home.
Cut shrubbery and trees back from your home.
Remove trash from your home daily and keep tight-fitting lids on outdoor trash cans.
Repair damage to your home’s exterior, screens, vents, and door sweeps to help keep rodents out.
For exceptionalrodent control in Louisville, get in touch with Tailor Made Pest Control today.