How To Keep Mice, Rats & Rodents Out Of Your Manassas VA House
Have You Ever Seen a Rodent in Your Metro D.C Area Home?
If you have you know that it can be a scary sight! A rodent can cause some panic and many people are more scared of them then there are of other types of pests. There are good reasons for people to feel afraid of rodents since they are known to carry disease and viruses that can be harmful to people. You don’t have to be bitten by a rodent in order to contract the virus or even to be exposed to the bacteria. All that has to happen is for the rodent to leave droppings or urine on a surface that you then touch or use. You can infect your family with the virus or make them sick because of the bacteria. There are a few types of rodents that are the most commonly found in homes. Knowing what kind of rodent you are dealing with can help your professional pest control company treat for them more efficiently. Contact Eagle Pest Services for the best pest inspections and control in the Metro D.C area!
Eagle Pest Control has a list of the most common rodents and what you can do to keep them out of your house.
Mice Infestations: There are several different types of mice that you may find setting up shop in your home. They can be field mice or more commonly found inside your home; a house mouse. You can tell that it is a mouse due to the small size and stature of the rodent. Mice come in a wide variety of colors that range from tan, brown, gray, white and even black. They have small beady black eyes and are able to fit through a hole as small as a nickel. They hide well and will stay out of sight in the day time only to come out and night to feed on leftovers and crumbs.
Rat Control: There are two main species of rats that you may come across in your Metro D.C home; roof aka black rats and Norway aka brown rats. They are less likely to appear in a home but have been known to make their way in on occasion. A rat is much larger rodent and has a long tail that is usually without fur, making that their trademark to identify them. They also come in a wide variety of colors much like a mouse.
How To Keep Rodents Out Of Your House: If you want to keep rodents out of your home you can start by always cleaning up food as soon as possible. You never want to leave any food out overnight and that includes dishes in the sink. It does not take much to feed a small rodent so a few crumbs could feed them for a day! Always be sure to seal up any areas around your home that could be an entry point for a rodent as well. The last step is to have your home treated on a regular basis by a professional pest control company to prevent infestations and treat rodent pest problems as soon as they arrive.
