All things
considered; it would seem that all kinds of pests follow us wherever we go. We
have termites, we have rodents, we have mosquitoes and we sometimes have some
wild harmful animals entering our homes
All of
these pests have their own ways of inflicting harm onto unsuspecting households
especially those made of wooden structures. Those structures are perennially
threatened
by pest
attack.
Fortunately,
science has caught up with us and there are now companies dedicated to
eradicate these pests from our lives and homes.
Among
these many pests, rodents have shown to be the most virulent and destructive.
They spread disease, contaminate food, and destroy property.
Of late,
science (conveyed through pest rodent control Ipswich companies) has also taught us how to
prevent the infestations these pests bring onto our lives. Here are some of the
more important ones.
Food
Pest
attack human settlements for the simple reason that we have the food that they
also want. Removing food sources, water, and items that provide shelter for
rodents is the best way to prevent contact with rodents.
When
needed, we (and the pest rodent control Ipswich company we hire) can now control the presence
of rodents using an integrated pest management approach. This includes
environmental sanitation, proper food storage, rodent-proofing, trapping and
poisoning.
Home remedies
Keep food
and water covered and stored in rodent-proof containers. These containers are
usually made of thick plastic, glass or metal with tight-fitting lids.
You can
also keep covered and stored in rodent-proof containers. Allow pets only enough
food for each meal, then store or throw out any remaining food. Never leave any
excess pet food or water overnight.
Garbage
Garbage
must be disposed of on a regular basis. When you store trash and food waste
inside your home, make it so inside rodent-proof containers.
Wash
dishes, pans, and cooking utensils immediately after use. Remove leftover food
and clean up any spilled food from cooking and eating areas.
Never
store empty cans or other open containers with food residues inside the house.
If possible, use and keep spring-loaded traps inside your house. Glue traps
mainly catch juvenile rodents, not breeding adults, although it catches the
ubiquitous mice inside your house.
Outside the house
You need
to dispose of debris and trash as soon as possible. Store piles of wood or
lumber at least 12 inches above the ground and as far away from the house as
possible.
Store your
garbage in rodent-proof containers with tight-fitting lids. Grains and animal
feeds are to be stored in rodent-proof containers as well. Remove any food
sources that can attract rodents.
Other debris
Remove trash,
abandoned vehicles, discarded tires, and other items in your property that
might serve as the nesting sites for rodents. Keep the lawn grass short and cut
or remove brush and dense shrubbery that may provide rodents cover and
protection.
Trim tree
limbs or shrubs that overhang or touch your house. Place spring-loaded traps in
outbuildings and in other areas where signs of rodents are found. (Do not allow
children or pets to play near spring traps.)
Rodents
shy away from clean places where they cannot find refuge for cover and
protection.
