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What Should I Do if I Have a Rodent Infestation in My Home?

Posted on Oct 4, 2021 9:00:00 AM by Stephanie Morgan

shutterstock_1900197136It can be terrifying to discover that you have a rodent infestation in your home. Rodents are the biggest type of pest that you are likely to find in your home. Seeing a mouse or a rat in the house may be enough to send you into a panic. Before you decide to pack a few things and move out, there are some steps you can take to get rid of the rodents. The very first thing you should do if you have a rodent infestation in your house is to call a pest control professional. Once you have an appointment scheduled to have your home treated for rodents, you can move on to a couple of other steps that will help you keep your home free from rodents going forward.

Call a pest control professional

A rodent infestation is something that requires your immediate attention. Rodents are disgusting pests that have the ability to spread disease to humans. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control lists out diseases that are spread directly and indirectly to humans from rodents. The fact that rodents are a threat to the health of your family means that you need to choose a treatment option that you know will be effective. There are DIY rodent treatment options available. If you try a DIY treatment option and fail to eliminate all of the rodents in your home, the infestation will continue and increase over time. A pest control professional has the training and tools to effectively eradicate a rodent infestation in your home. If you choose a high-quality pest control company, you can rest assured that the infestation will be properly and quickly eradicated.

Catch up on home maintenance

Once you have a pest control pro lined up to come and deal with your rodent infestation, you can start looking at issues around your house that contributed to the infestation. Take a walk around the exterior of your home and look for breaches along the foundation and the eaves. If you see any openings – even small ones – you need to seal them up to protect against future infestations. Another tip is to start dealing with food waste differently. Rodents are attracted to homes that make it easy for them to get food. Exterior trashcans stored near the house can draw rodents closer to your property. If you regularly have an overflowing trashcan inside or leave food scraps on your plates in the sink, you may be unintentionally drawing rodents into your house. Be diligent about taking the trash out regularly and cleaning off food waste before you put your dishes in the sink. Taking these steps – along with getting routine pest control services – can help you prevent an infestation in the future.

 

If you discover a rodent infestation in your home, get in touch with a local pest control professional right away. The first thing you need to do is get rodents out of your house so you can protect the health of your family. Once the rodents are gone, you can take steps to make it more difficult for rodents to infest your house again. The pros at San Joaquin Pest Control can help you with every step of the process to ensure that the rodents are eradicated from your home and do not come back.

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