Thursday, May 19, 2022

Controlling Rodent Environment

 


rodent control Ipswich

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.