No matter how tiny the rodents are, they can create a massive destruction or structural damage to your property. With their sharp-edged front teeth, they are capable of gnawing over your belongings and stored food sources, thereby contaminating them. Rats and mice are carriers of several dangerous diseases which makes it crucial to eliminate their population as soon as possible. Since prevention is better than cure, focus on preventing the rodents instead of removing them.
Some easy ways to follow to keep rats and mice at bay include:
- Check all entry points The foremost thing to do in order to prevent the entry of these tiny pests includes inspecting and sealing the potential entry points, such as door or window gaps. Since they are small enough to crawl through the tiniest holes, it is essential to seal the entry points or any gaps by installing wired mesh.
- Examine the roof & attic Attics and roofs are the common places that are most preferred by the rodents. In order to remove these unwanted pests, it is crucial to pest-proof the roofs and attics. To do so, regularly inspect the ventilators, ceilings, shingles and chimneys to repairs any leaks or breakages from where pests can enter in your property.
- Keep the yard clean The fruits and vegetation inside a yard is something that attracts these pest species. It is important to inspect the yard or garden and remove piles of clutter, dried leaves, rotten fruits and every potential source that can bring rodents. In short, keep your yard well-maintained.
- Watch the pipe or wire lines If there are any pipe lines or wires or eaves passing through the exteriors to interiors, they can become an easy passage for the tiny rodents. To avoid their access to your interiors, install a metal rodent guard that restricts their entry through the pipe lines.
- Cover the garbage cans Garbage not only attracts rats and mice but also other tiny insects. Its advised to cover the garbage cans or collecting and storing the garbage in sealed bags to prevent the clutter and foul odour that attracts the pests. This not only promotes hygiene but sanitation too.
So, these were few easy ways to prevent the rodent invasion in your home. If you are struggling with rats or mice in Ontario, feel free to contact our rat control experts at Thrifty Pest.
