Rodents

Rodent Control: Keep Your Space Rodent-Free with Pest Guru

At Pest Guru, we understand how challenging it can be to maintain a rodent-free environment. That’s why we offer exclusive pricing and tailored treatments to help you eliminate your rodent problem effectively.

Rats and mice are the most common rodents found in homes and businesses. Mice are generally smaller, around 3 inches long, while rats can reach up to 6 inches. Although rodents can infest a building at any time, they are particularly prevalent during late summer and early fall.

What Causes a Rodent Problem?

Rodents typically seek out warm places with easy access to food. They often sneak through small cracks around the perimeter of a building, exploiting gaps as small as 1/4 of an inch. With their sharp sense of smell and ability to detect changes in air pressure, rats and mice are experts at finding their way into residential and commercial spaces.

Why Are Rodents Dangerous?

Rodents are notoriously dirty, and their fluids, waste, and nesting materials can carry diseases that are transmittable to humans. Beyond health concerns, rodents have teeth that never stop growing. This means they constantly gnaw on various materials, including furniture, carpets, boxes, bags, and even electrical wiring, which can pose a fire hazard.

Moreover, rodents reproduce rapidly, so a small infestation can quickly become a major problem.

Where Do Rodents Hide?

Rodents generally live outdoors, but during the fall and winter, they migrate indoors in search of warmth and food. Outside, they prefer dense vegetation, fallen trees, tall grass, tree stumps, and woodpiles. Inside, they gravitate toward attics, basements, and crawlspaces.

Rodents like to stay close to their food source. Mice typically travel no more than 50 feet from their nest to find food, while rats can travel up to 100 feet.

How Can Pest Guru Solve My Rodent Problem?

Pest Guru’s approach to rodent control starts with a thorough evaluation of your property, inspecting both the interior and exterior for food sources and potential access points.

Next, we proceed with baiting and trapping. We place repellent packets in the attic to drive out any existing rodents. Indoor bait stations are strategically placed throughout the property where rodent activity is highest. These bait stations are designed specifically to attract rodents, ensuring they take the bait.

After consuming the bait, rodents will become thirsty and leave the property in search of water, where they will ultimately die of dehydration. To further protect your home, we place at least two outdoor bait stations along opposite sides of the house. These stations work to stop rodents before they can enter your home.

One week later, we return to check the bait stations both inside and outside the property. If no further activity is detected inside, we will seal up any entry points to prevent future infestations.