Don’t Let Rodents Get Into Your Home
Abarb Pest Services provides exceptional rodent-control and elimination services to the surrounding towns and counties of NJ. Rodents are small creatures that can enter the home in a variety of ways. The entrance points they use are often too small to be noticed under normal circumstances. Our professional pest-control experts are available to assist you if you notice any rodent activities around your home.
Five Ways Rodents Get Into Your Home
Understanding the methods that rodents use to enter the home is an important part of the process of protecting your living environment. It can be difficult to take appropriate action even when you are aware of these entry points. Our professional services are designed to locate the common methods of entry, and we take steps to prevent rodents from using these openings. Some of these areas will display damage if a rodent infestation has already occurred, so you can always check these areas to detect a possible rodent infestation.
Here are the five top ways that rodents can get into your home:
- Ventilation Screens
- Cracks and Crevices
- Gutter Spouts
- Trees and Attic Entrances
- Garage Door Entrances
There are areas around ventilation screens that are small enough for a small rodent to sneak through, and some of them can even squeeze through the tiny bars. Some of these entrance points are located next to pipes and wires. In addition, the small holes around gutter spouts make it possible for a rodent to enter when there is no water being drained through this structure. Certain rodents use the trees next to the home to gain access to the attic through these various entrances. Finally, there are many entry points around the garage door that a clever rodent can use to enter the home searching for food or water.
Damage Rodents Cause
Rodents can cause structural damage to the home, but they are also known to carry diseases that are harmful to human health. Many rodents have sharp teeth and claws, and they can gnaw through the wires inside of the walls. They may also leave a trail of urine or feces that can attract other unsavory animals, insects and critters. They often tear into paper packages of food when no one is looking, and they also cause structural damage to the building when they ransack the interior of the walls.
What Attracts Rodents to Your Home?
There are a large variety of rodents that are attracted to any source of food and water. Some of these tend to be outdoor rodents who enjoy scrounging in areas thick in shrubbery and branches. These rodents may enter the home from the attic or upstairs windows. Other rodents look for cracks in the walls, and this can include open windows, doors and defects in the walls. Some rodents can enter the building through a crack as small as the size of a nickel. Once inside, they will search for the source of any food that they can smell, so it is always important to keep a tight lid on any food containers, and this includes the trash cans. If you suspect an rodent infestation, contact Abarb Pest Services for all of your rodent-control needs.
