Winter is just around the corner. It means you’ll get to enjoy the snow, family gatherings around the fireplace, and sweets (a lot of sweets). However, it also means you need to protect your house from little invaders. To be more specific, we are talking about protecting your home from rodents.
During winter, many homeowners complain about rodent infestation. Particularly those living in the rattiest cities such as Denver, Dallas, San Diago, and Houston.
Because rodents like mice, squirrels, prairie dogs, or voles often look for shelters to protect themselves from harsh weather, they find it easy to nest in basements and inside the walls of your home.
They can easily enter your home through small cracks, windows, or drainage. Thus, increasing the risk of infestation and contaminating different areas which is why you may need to look into professional services like Squirrel Removal services.
Thankfully, you can take the following preventive measures to protect your home.
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Close All The Entry Points
First of all, you need to inspect your house and look for the signs of infestation. The signs generally include rodent droppings, chewing on the packaging, nesting materials like bits of paper and fabric, and bad odour. After it is confirmed that the house is infested, you need to check all the entry points including windows, small cracks, and your bathroom and kitchen drain, and seal them using metal sheeting, cement, or hardware cloth.
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Call For Pest Control
The next step is to contact your “local” pest control professionals. As they will have expertise in removing the common infestations in your area.
For instance, people in Denver usually face the issue of squirrel infestations. So, it would be better to look for specialized squirrel removal in Denver and let them remove it efficiently without harming your property or the creature.
Tip: While looking for Denver Wildlife Removal specialists, you must ask them about their certification and experience. It will help build your trust in them.
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Eliminate Food Sources
After the removal of rodents, you need to protect your house from further invasions. For that, you must start practising a few things, such as:
- Clean the spilt food immediately.
- Wash all the dishes and cooking utensils.
- Keep everything (especially food items) sealed.
- Throw away the garbage every day. (Throw them at least 100 meters away from your house.)
- Keep the bird feeder away from home and also use a squirrel guard.
- Use rodent-proof containers and also wash them frequently.
These measures will help prevent mice or squirrels from entering the property.
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Keep The House Clean And Well Organized
Last but not least, you must keep your home clean and disinfected. Remember that these pests generally hide in dirty areas. So, if every part of your house is well cleaned, the chances of infestation reduce to a great extent. Also, regular disinfecting will ensure that every area (especially regularly touched surfaces) stays germ-free. It will help reduce the chances of your family members getting sick.
To Sum It All Up!
If you see the signs of rodent infestation, you need to take immediate action. Otherwise, these little creatures can contaminate your house, causing severe health issues. So, you must keep the house clean and contact pest control professionals.
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