If you’ve been dealing with a rodent problem, you’re probably aware of the potential implications for your house and family. Damage to insulation, wires, ducts, and beams in your attic and walls along with the incessant scurrying and scratching sounds can drive you insane. Professional rodent control is your best defense to handling a potential infestation.

What is a Rodent?

A rodent is a small-sized mammal that is characterized by continuously growing front teeth and habit of gnawing them down. This category includes animals such as rats, squirrels, and mice; and they will chew through just about anything. Due to their shockingly fast reproductive rate, having just a few in the house will lead to an infestation in no time, along with costly damage to your insulation, ducts, and wiring.

How Do Rodents Get In?

Rodents’ sharp front teeth allow them to access your house in the most unexpected of ways. Some potential household access points for rodents include:

• Roof corner intersections
• Vents and vent screens
• Ground level pipes going into the wall
• Cracks or holes in foundation, floors and walls
• Attached garages
• Chimneys
• Gutters
• Critter Control specializes in rodent removal and control. Rodent removal begins with a thorough inspection to determine how severe the problem is. The more established rodents are, the more involved the removal process will be. After inspecting, our wildlife specialist will build a custom solution to trap, remove, and seal all entry points.
  

  Home Inspection for Rodents

  During a rodent inspection, our inspector will thoroughly inspect your attic as well as provide a full exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are chewing, droppings, rub marks, nesting material, and small entry points.

  Rodent Trapping & Removing 

  Based on the inspection, our wildlife specialist creates a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Types of traps, placement of traps, and bait used in traps determine the effectiveness of rodent trapping.

  Our wildlife specialist will ensure to use of the most efficient and safe removal process for your home. Though the standard trapping/removal duration is normally between 5 to 14 days, the trapping process may be longer if the rodents are well-established.

  Rodent Control: Exclusion & Habitat Modification 

  Rodent exclusion is the best way to prevent rodents from entering your home, but many homeowners do not protect their homes until they have experienced a nuisance animal. After rodent removal, it is essential to repair any entry points on your home. Rodents leave pheromone trails, and other rodents quickly utilize those scent trails.

  Habitat Modification to Prevent Rodents

  Removing trees or branches close to your roof and keeping your property clear of debris can help to keep your property rodent-free. Rodents love clutter and will use debris for nesting material.

  Keep your garage door closed as much as possible, especially in the dark. Garages are often used as storage spaces, and rodents will take advantage of any food they can get or any items that can be used for nesting.

  Additional Rodent Removal Services

  Critter Control also offers recurring services to keep your home protected and under warranty.
  In addition, Critter Control provides warranty options as well as an estimate for preventative services to keep your home free of future rodent problems

Professional Rodent Control

Your best course of action when dealing with creatures in your house is to call a professional. At Critter Control®, we have a proven four-step process for rodent control including: inspection, removal, restoration, and exclusion. Give us a call today at 954-504-6467 to schedule your consultation and get a fast, free estimate.