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| NO-RISK EXTERMINATING |
| No-Risk Exterminating 705 S. Kibbee Street St. Johns, MI 48879 Office (989) 227-0050 Fax (989) 227-0051 Toll Free 1-888-650-PEST (7378) nre@no-riskexterminating.com |
"We treat your home as if it were our own." Ed Jones
| RODENTS |
No-Risk Exterminating
1-888-650-PEST
nre@no-riskexterminating
1-888-650-PEST
nre@no-riskexterminating
Mice and rats are generally more of a problem during
cold weather when they are looking for a warm place to
live. When treating a home with a mouse or rat
infestation, it is important to remember that getting them
out and keeping them out are two very different, but
equally important aspects of rodent control. This is also
something the home owner can do themselves many
times.
cold weather when they are looking for a warm place to
live. When treating a home with a mouse or rat
infestation, it is important to remember that getting them
out and keeping them out are two very different, but
equally important aspects of rodent control. This is also
something the home owner can do themselves many
times.
The first step is to determine where the rodents are getting into the home. Typically,
rodents gain access through utility lines, air condition lines, electrical masts, gas meters,
lawn faucets, etc., that have not been sealed. It is important to seal or repair any point of
entry in order to prevent further infestation.
The next thing to determine is whether to use bait or traps in eliminating the infestation
inside the home. When choosing bait over traps, please keep in mind children and pet
access. The bait must be placed in areas where they can not reach it - preferably in
locked, tamper proof containers. With the use of bait, there is also the possibility of
short-term odor problems if the carcass is not found and removed.
rodents gain access through utility lines, air condition lines, electrical masts, gas meters,
lawn faucets, etc., that have not been sealed. It is important to seal or repair any point of
entry in order to prevent further infestation.
The next thing to determine is whether to use bait or traps in eliminating the infestation
inside the home. When choosing bait over traps, please keep in mind children and pet
access. The bait must be placed in areas where they can not reach it - preferably in
locked, tamper proof containers. With the use of bait, there is also the possibility of
short-term odor problems if the carcass is not found and removed.
Traps allow the rodents to be caught and the carcass
removed, eliminating the possibility of odors. One type
of trap is the glue board which can be very effective if
placed in rodent runways. Another type is the
conventional snap trap, also very effective when used
correctly. By using peanut butter rather than cheese as
an attractant, it is easier for the rodents to smell and
find the trap. Mice can be very leery and suspicious of
anything new to their surroundings; therefore, try to
avoid disturbing the area that the trap is
removed, eliminating the possibility of odors. One type
of trap is the glue board which can be very effective if
placed in rodent runways. Another type is the
conventional snap trap, also very effective when used
correctly. By using peanut butter rather than cheese as
an attractant, it is easier for the rodents to smell and
find the trap. Mice can be very leery and suspicious of
anything new to their surroundings; therefore, try to
avoid disturbing the area that the trap is
being placed as little as possible. Mice can memorize their surroundings and tell when it
has been disturbed, causing them to avoid the area. This skittish behavior can also be
displayed in accepting a freshly baited trap. It is sometimes best to put peanut butter on
the trap without setting it and allowing the rodent to steal the bait and adjust to the new
trap before setting it.
You may want to try these steps yourself - most times you will be successful. If not, call
us here at No-Risk Exterminating for our professional and competent services.
has been disturbed, causing them to avoid the area. This skittish behavior can also be
displayed in accepting a freshly baited trap. It is sometimes best to put peanut butter on
the trap without setting it and allowing the rodent to steal the bait and adjust to the new
trap before setting it.
You may want to try these steps yourself - most times you will be successful. If not, call
us here at No-Risk Exterminating for our professional and competent services.