The presence of rodents carries serious health and economic implications. Some of the illnesses rodents carry can pose significant health risks. Rodent-borne diseases include rat bite fever, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, and Lymphocytic choriomeningitis amongst others. These conditions can cause chronic symptoms, so home or property owners should do their best to keep rodents away from their property. These diseases can be spread to humans directly, through handling of rodents, through contact with rodent feces, urine, or saliva, or through rodent bites. Diseases carried by rodents can also be spread to humans indirectly, through ticks, mites or fleas that have fed on an infected rodent.

In addition to the diseases they carry, rodents also chew and contaminate food. Direct damage to a product requires immediate disposal, wasting food and other items.  Prolonged rodent infestation can contaminate food, as rodent feces and urine can contain harmful, disease-causing microorganisms. There have been numerous instances where rodents have caused contamination of food products putting people and their health at risk.

Not only are rodents dangerous, but they can also cause significant financial losses as well. A rodent infestation can cause considerable and expensive property destruction and substantial food contamination, especially in restaurants and other businesses. Additionally, rodents love to gnaw and may also target a home or business’s electrical wires or foundation, which at best can damage your home, or at worst, raise the risk of health problems. These financial burdens, along with the serious health and safety risks rodents pose, mean home and property owners should have professionals swiftly handle a rat or mouse infestation.

For rodent control to work, you need to have a plan of attack. DIY rodent techniques don’t always work because they don’t address the problem at its source. Ultima Search inspectors can help identify what kind of rodent infestation you are dealing with and develop a comprehensive treatment and prevention plan.

Here are some rodent management strategies that usually include a mixture of tactics

Trapping

Our pest management technician may use different kinds of rodent traps. Depending on how serious an infestation is, they will recommend and install a variety of devices to eliminate the issue. Utilizing our experience and expertise, we can safely eliminate the issue using professional tools promptly.  They will also be able to identify the best locations to install devices for optimum results.

Rodent Baiting

Baits are often made up of seeds, grains, peanut butter, fats and other foods mice find attractive. Bait stations can be placed in areas where rodent activity has been seen. By baiting rodents, they are less likely to be a nuisance in your home.

Sanitizing 

Since rodents pose significant health risks, proper sanitation is essential when dealing with a rodent problem. To ensure the rodent infestation stays in control, any rodent waste must be removed or disinfected. The technician can help identify any rodent waste or remains, before removing materials and sanitizing the area.

Rodent-proofing

Rodents prefer to travel along paths and use rodent holes to access food and nesting places. These paths should be eliminated by sealing holes with rodent-proof caulk. We offer rodent exclusion services to seal entry points and rodent-proofing services to make a building less habitable for rodent pests.

Farewell, furry friends, may your whiskers guide you on your journey

There are certain steps you can take to try to prevent rodents. By thoroughly sanitizing and proofing your home, you can reduce your risk of developing a rodent infestation. Learn more about Rodent Prevention explained by experts at Ultima Search, the best pest control management products and service provider.