Rodent-Proofing Your Home: Essential Tips

Rodent proofing is key to protecting your home from damage and disease. The first is to find and seal entryways. Look for any cracks or openings around doors, windows, pipes and vents, and use materials such as steel wool, caulk or metal mesh to seal these access points appropriately.

Then cut attractants both inside and outside of your home. Food should be stored in airtight containers, crumbs and spills should be cleaned up promptly and the garbage should be taken out on a regular basis. Outdoors, care for your yard by pruning back vegetation, securing compost bins, removing debris that can provide harborage for rodents and more.

Conclude by executing real-time monitoring and control. Place bait stations or traps in locations toward rodent traffic, including basements, attics and garages. When you schedule preventive services alongside your active control services, you get a complete rodent control approach that will keep your home and family safe from rodents.