Rodents are not a pest that you want to discover in your home. We don't mean the rodents you may have as pets like domesticated rats or guinea pigs, but we mean the wild mice and rats common in the area. These pests are some of the most prevalent and insistent home-invading species because they have adapted to living alongside humans. They are incredibly well-suited to living wherever people are, and they can easily make their way inside homes and get into food items. But, rodents are more than just a nuisance as they are also destructive and dangerous.
Taking steps to guard your home against rodent infestations is best to keep these pests out. Read on to get helpful rodent prevention tips from the rat and mouse control experts.
Top Rodent Entry Points
The first step in safeguarding your home against rodents is knowing how these pests get inside. Rodents are relatively intelligent and adaptable, so they are trickier than you'd think about getting indoors. Mice can fit through holes the size of a dime, while rats can fit through holes the size of a quarter. They can also chew through various materials such as drywall, wood, plaster, pipes, and more.
With all this in mind, the most common entry points for rodents are torn screens in doors and windows, cracks around pipes and vents, holes in the walls and foundation, and uncovered chimneys.
What To Do If You Spot An Entry Point
To keep Tampa rodents out of your house, you should inspect the perimeter of the home. Be sure to thoroughly inspect the exterior walls and foundation and check room by room inside the house. Generally, you can implement these steps to remove or limit entry points:
- Seal up holes and cracks in the walls with steel wool and other strong materials
- Cover vent openings with wire mesh
- Put a cap on the chimney
- Repair all torn door and window screens
- Patch holes in the foundation
- Seal and caulk openings around pipes and vents
You'll need to use products that rodents can't chew through, so options like foam insulation or caulking won't work effectively. Keep in mind that many rodents, like the house mouse and roof rat, are great climbers, don't forget repairs in attics or basements.
How To Patch A Rodent Entry Point
Even if you don't consider yourself very handy, many repairs and fixes for rodent entry points aren't hard to implement. You can purchase basic repair products at your local hardware store. If you locate a rodent entry point, fill the hole with steel wool and caulk around to hold it. You can also use cement or metal sheeting products to fix large holes.
But, if you want effective, ongoing rodent control in Tampa, your best bet is EcoTech Pest Control Services. We provide rodent exclusion and removal options you can count on to protect your home and family.
Rodent Entry Point Elimination Service By Rodent Solutions
Our Tampa pest control professionals at EcoTech Pest Control Services offer a combination of removal options and specialized rodent exclusion services. Our team will assess your property, seal all entry points and safely remove rodent infestations.
Contact us today at EcoTech Pest Control Services to learn more or request a quote.