How to Stop Rodents That Keep Coming Back

If you’ve ever lived by some open fields or out “in the boonies,” then you’ve probably encountered your fair share of mice. And to be honest, it can be pretty easy to handle a problem like that. As we’ve explained on our blog before, even the simplest dollar-store mousetraps are effective against these little critters.

But living in a place like that exposes you to a never-ending supply of mice. And you can keep killing them if you like, but you might feel like you have a mouse genocide on your hands. If you’re tired of the rodent bodies piling up, then let’s discuss ways to keep those rats and mice from ever coming back.

• Clean Up the Kitchen

The kitchen is usually ground zero for pest problems, because most pests want to eat your food. Therefore, if the kitchen is kept as clean as possible, that will greatly reduce pest issues.

So every night, make sure you wipe down every surface (table and countertop), take out the trash, wash all the dishes and sweep the floor. The key is to remove any loose food particles, which will attract rodents. Additionally, you should store all leftovers immediately, and keep pantry food in airtight containers.

• Check For Leaks

Not water or gas leaks, but air leaks – basically, openings that can be exploited by rodents. So check the exterior walls for cracks or holes that could be used and seal them up with caulking. You should also inspect the seals around doors and windows. Not only will weak seals allow entry for mice, they also contribute to higher energy costs. So improve them with additional weather stripping.

• Consider Hiring a Professional Pest Control Company

Like I said above, I know you can handle this problem by yourself. But if you decide to enlist a professional pest control company, we can make the problem go away for good – guaranteed. We have a variety of methods at our disposal, such as pesticide we can spray around the property, or traps that can be left around the perimeter.

Whatever your pest concern is, we’d be happy to discuss it with you. And we promise to get rid of those rodents once and for all. If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to us.