Rodents are drawn to sources of food and water. As the weather gets colder, outside sources dwindle and rodents look indoors. They also look for shelter from the cold and from predators.
Open storage or food packaging, leaking faucets, or crumbs of food can draw rodents towards kitchens and bathrooms. Warm areas like attics and crawl spaces provide warmth for them to build nests or have their young.
The most obvious sign you have an infestation is visibly seeing a rodent in your home. Unfortunately, if you see one rodent, the chances are good there are more close by due to their rapid reproduction rate.
Other signs include seeing teeth marks or chewed wires, food storage containers or packaging, or furniture.
Droppings are another sign of a rodent infestation. Look along floorboards, on countertops, and in pantries.
Lastly, mice and rats can often be heard scampering through walls and across ceilings. If you are suspicious of a rodent infestation or need professional rodent control, don’t hesitate to call.
Ask any HVAC technician what the most common rodent damage they find and you will get the same two answers. Damage to ductwork and electrical wiring. If you have ever had a problem with mice or rats in your home or neighborhood you know the damage is not limited to just ductwork.
Mice and rats can gnaw through a wide variety of materials, including lead and aluminum sheeting, window screens, wood, rubber, vinyl, fiberglass, plastic, fabrics, and sometimes even cheap concrete.
They also can get into and contaminate food storage, causing a great health risk. Rodents can fit through small spaces, jump long distances, and burrow in about 36 inches, leaving a large majority of your home or business susceptible to damage.
AAI Pest is a leading expert in pest control services in Northern California, including rodent control. If you suspect you need rodent control services, our expert technicians can take care of it. At your scheduled appointment a technician will inspect and evaluate the extent of the infestation, assessing damage and potential entry points. They’ll then work with your budget to create a customized plan to help you bring peace and control back to your property.
Our rodent control services not only get rid of the existing infestation but prevent those in the future. Simply give us a call or fill out our contact form and we will contact you to get started.