One in ten homes this winter will experience a rodent infestation. If this includes your Arlington property, you need to act fast to stop the problem from getting worse.
Rats and mice breed extremely quickly, which means they won’t hesitate to settle down if they find a place they like. You can’t afford to simply ‘wait out’ an infestation, especially if you value your family’s health and safety.
Fortunately, you have options – and lots of them. This guide discusses everything you should know about rodent control in Arlington. Once we cover the basics of rodent identification and prevention, we explain how you can get help with All Seasons Pest Control.
The Silent Invaders: Detecting Rodents In Your Arlington Property
There are two different types of rodents around your Arlington property: Norway rats and house mice. Although these two species are different in many ways, many of their identifiable characteristics are somewhat similar.
For example:
- Both rats and mice leave droppings around the places they infest. Mice leave pointed droppings behind, while rats leave blunt-tipped specimens in their wake.
- Rats and mice are both furry-looking mammals. However, rats have scaly pink tails, while mice have tails covered with fur.
- Rodents leave gnaw marks on baseboards, walls, and packaged foods. The gnaw marks of mice are considerably smaller than that of rats.
If you think or know any of these signs are present in your home, you should contact All Seasons Pest Control as soon as possible. We can provide an identification for the species in question and work on a plan to remove it from your home.
How Rodents In Your Home Can Be Harmful
Rats and mice may not look like much at first, but the truth is these mammals pose many problems to people.
One of the most serious of these is the spread of disease, including medically significant illnesses like lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV). Three of the most serious diseases rats carry include hantavirus, tularemia, and salmonellosis. Some rodent-borne diseases can linger long after the pests are gone.
Rodents can also inflict expensive property damages on your home. By chewing through wires and nesting in sensitive equipment, they may also increase your risk for fire.
The best way to avoid all this is to prevent rodent activity in the first place – starting with a few of the rodent prevention tips below.
Essential Steps For Rodent-Proofing In Arlington
Want to get rid of rodents around your Arlington home? You should start by removing their attractant factors.
This includes:
- Sealing up any cracks or gaps around the sides of your home
- Washing dirty dishes as soon as you’ve made them
- Storing bird seed and pet food in sealed containers
- Replacing any mesh inside door or window frames
- Keeping grass and vegetation well-trimmed
- Storing all trash in sealed bins
Once you’ve applied the tips above, you can remove active rodent infestations with the help of All Seasons Pest Control.
Let’s look at what you can expect below.
Choose All Seasons Pest Control For The Most Effective Rodent Control
All Seasons Pest Control is Arlington’s choice for fast and effective residential rodent removal services. We take pride in bringing our best to our customers and can remove unwanted pests with top-quality products.
Our services begin with a comprehensive inspection so we can identify the species of rodent in your home. From here, we can select an effective treatment service and recommend an exclusion provider should you need additional support.
Ready to enjoy a rodent-free home? Contact us today to speak with an expert about our Arlington rodent control services.