Successful long-term rat control is not simple; a continuing commitment to whatever solutions are adopted is required. Within a population, some rats will be easy to control, some difficult. Complete control is often not possible in old barns and similar structures. Rat populations may also be a consequence of community-wide activities over which you have little control—improper garbage disposal, building demolition, and poorly maintained bird-feeding stations. Rat Mice Control: Trapping & Removal Service How do rats and mice gain access to buildings? There are some places where you will be more likely to find droppings and they include the attic, basement and anywhere that you store food that they can get into. That is why it is important to make sure those cabinets and pantries are secured so that you do not end up getting a family of mice living near their steady food source. finding mice droppings or mouse droppings in your home you should do a few things first. You should check all food items to make sure that they have not been tampered with, if they have been, then throw them away. Clean the place where the droppings were found with a good cleaner. You can then use some sort of repellent to make sure that they do not come back, and if they do then perhaps it is time to call an exterminator. You can have an idea of how many mice are in your home because of the droppings. It is possible that it is a single mouse, but in most cases there will be more than one.

1. RODENT EXTERMINATION SERVICES IS
NOT TRAPPING BUT A PROCESS IN PEST
CONTROL FOR RATS AND MICE
Clean up any urine and droppings. Wear rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves when cleaning urine and droppings. Use
a paper towel to pick up the urine and droppings, and dispose of the waste in the garbage.Since it is hard to tell
if a mouse or a rat carries a hantavirus, it is best to avoid all wild mice and rats and to safely clean up any
rodent urine,droppings, or nests in your home. Dogs and cats cannot give people hantavirus infections.
Before taking any steps to control a rodent problem, be sure to inspect the premises inside and out.
Conducting a thorough inspection will be critical for helping decide which method of control is right. To
conduct an inspection, use a flashlight to examine dark areas where rodents like to hide. Be sure to look up,
down and all around for signs where rodents travel.
Traps are one way homeowners can controla mice infestation. Pest control services can help provide alternative
solutions in order to eradicate rodents from houses or building in a safe manner. Identifying the correct rodent
culprit and understanding their behavior can help select the right rodent controlsolution and help prevent future
infestations.
Tell-tale signs of rats and mice include:
1. Rodent droppings are a sure sign that rats or mice are present, and will indicate the type of rodent, the size of the
infestation, and where the rodents are most active.
– Mouse droppings are small, less than one quarter inch, and pointed on both ends.
– Rat droppings are half an inch or larger. Norwayrat droppings are blunt at both ends, while Roof Rat droppings
are have pointed ends.

2. – New droppings are shiny and putty-like in texture, while old ones are hard and crumbly.
– Varying feces sizes indicate that juveniles and adults are present, and lots of droppings may be an indication
of a large infestation.
The location of any of these droppings indicates active areas where bait or traps should be placed and the type
signifies whether to place rat or mouse traps/products.
2. Rodent urine has a strong musky odor. With large infestations you can easily smell it.
3. Gnawed holes of a mouse are small, clear-cut, and about the size of a dime. Gnawed rat holes are large, about
the size of a quarter, with rough torn edges.
4. Oily rub marks are left in places where rodents travel along walls. If rub marks smear, know they are fresh.
Gnaw marks on wood around the house also are a sign. Tooth marks about one eighth inch long are typical of
rats and small scratch marks are a sign of mice.
5. Common rodent pathways are generally along interior walls, building foundations, ledges, pipes, electrical wires,
conduits, tree branches and fence rails.
6. For nesting, Norway rats burrow deep in the ground outdoors. Roof rats typically nest above ground in attics,
trees, or dense vegetation. Mice will shred paper, string, and other pliable materials to build their nests indoors.
7. Scratching sounds at night can indicate that rodents, which are nocturnal, are scampering around inside walls
and along floors
8. Pets tend to act unusual when they hear or smell rodents in the house. Pests may appear extremely alert, bark, or
begin to paw at spaces beneath refrigerators, stoves, or low-clearance pieces of furniture.
House Mouse Prevention & Control
Homeowners can take preventive measures to avert a rodent infestation. Mice and rats are flexible creatures;
mice can squeeze through holes no larger than a nickel while rats can scoot through holes as small as a half
dollar. Therefore, one of the first things a homeowner should do is inspect for possible entry holes, both inside
and outside of the home.
Plumbing fixtures and any other piping or equipment that penetrates walls, floors or ceilings should be
investigated. Holes made to facilitate installations can often leave gaps large enough for rodents to enter the
home. Check under all sinks, drains, dryer vents and washing machine piping. Additionally, check the area
around water heaters and furnaces as these warm areas attract rodents.
Inspect all floor vents and ductwork for gaps left open during installation. Of course, the attic is a prime location
for rodent entry, so check for holes around the edges and missing ventilation covers. Cabinets, especially those
on outside walls, should be checked for openings.
Inspect the doors and windows, both from the inside and outside of the home. Gaps not only allow rodent entry,
but are energy wasters as well. Inspect the foundation for cracks and gaps. Check the entry locations of allwater,
plumbing and gas piping and electrical lines. Don’t forget to look for gaps where the TVcable enters your home.
Small holes canbe filled with caulking, steel woolor expanding foam products. If sealing with steelwool, secure
it with silicone caulking or adhesive. Large holes can be covered with lath screen or metal, cement, metal
sheeting and hardware cloth. These materials are readily available at your local home improvement center or
hardware store. While you are at it, don’t forget to inspect your outbuildings for entry points.
Rat Damage To Home, Electric Wires
Mice and rats can be carriers of various diseases, either directly or indirectly. The rodent, itself may be infected
with a number of diseases; it may have parasites that bring the diseases into the home. Note that the Bubonic
Plague of the middle 1300s was spread, not so much by the rodents themselves, but by the insects and parasites
that they carried. From viruses to bacterial infections, these diseases can affect various body functions and
systems, including pulmonary function, fevers and blood circulatory systems. Water supplies that are infected
by rodent urine can cause deadly bacterial growth.
Rodents love to gnaw on everything. This can cause damage to electrical wiring, piping insulation and wood
structuralmembers. Many times, attics are nesting areas for rodents. They can cause considerable damage to
attic insulation and electrical wiring.

3. Natural ways to get rid of mice in the home
There are several indicators of mouse and rat infestation. The presence of rodent droppings, small, dark pellets,
is one of the first things a homeowner will notice. The droppings will not usually be found in piles, but scattered
along the trail as the rodent explores. A few prime places to look for rodent droppings include underneath sinks,
around the perimeter of a room and in cabinets.
Mouse and rodent nests are also good indicators. These nests are made of finely shredded paper or other fibrous
material and located in sheltered areas.
Of course, gnaw marks and holes, especially in cardboard containers, are another prime sign. That’s why it is a
good idea to keep cereal, grains and other foods in plastic or metal containers. Rodents tend to cache their food
supply, so look for small pockets of food in sheltered locations as well.
If rodents have invaded the home, it is vital to controland eliminate them. Trapping is still one of the best and
safest means of rodent control. Trapping the invader does not require the use of dangerous chemicals and
pesticide agents; therefore, it is safer to do around small children and pets. Furthermore, trapping will allow for
easy disposal of the rodent (whether dead or alive), thereby eliminating the odors that occur from dead animals
in walls or other inaccessible areas when poisons are used.
Using the proper number of traps and placing them correctly is important for this method to be effective. Snap
traps should be placed along walls and under or inside cabinets tocapitalize onthe rodent’s runway. Theyusually
scurry along the edges of walls, stairs and other corners, so placing the trap with the trigger closest to the wall is
most effective.
If you’d rather not kill the mouse, there are various live traps available in which the animal is lured by bait into
a cage or box through a one-way door, trapping it inside. If you release it outside, be sure to do so a considerable
distance from your house or anyone else’s. Otherwise, it’s likely to come back. Sticky paper traps, similar to
flypaper, trap the rodent as it walks across its surface. These are generally used when the mouse is to be killed,
but it’s also possible to release them by applying cooking oil to the glue.
Of course, poisons can also be used; however, extreme care must be used when handling poisons and steps must
be taken to ensure the safety of children and pets. Many poisons can only be handled by licensed exterminators
because of their danger.
How to Clean Up After Rodent, Rats, Mice, Mouse Infestation
Caution mustbe exercised whencleaning up after a rodent infestation. Ventilation is important, soopen windows
and doors, allowing the area to air out for at least 30 minutes.
The first step after ventilation is to clean up any urine and fecal droppings. Do not use a vacuum cleaner or
broom to sweep up droppings or nesting materials as this will stir up dust and spread contamination. Use a
commercialdisinfectant or prepare a solution of 10 parts water to 1 part bleach and place in a spray bottle. Spray
the solution on the droppings and nests, allowing them to soak for at least five minutes. Wear rubber, latex or
vinyl gloves for protection. A respirator is also recommended.
Pick up the droppings, etc. with a paper towel and dispose of them immediately. Clean and disinfect the entire
area with the disinfectant, including floors, shelves and countertops. After cleaning is completed, be sure to wash
your hands and clothing before eating or ingesting any liquids.
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