Of all the pests that might break into your Arlington home, rodents are some of the worst. These furry invaders are not just annoying; they are also dangerous and destructive. If you are looking for a way to keep rodents out of your living areas or deal with an existing infestation, you are in the right place. Here are some things every resident in Arlington should know about rodents and what you should do if these pests invade your home.
The Types Of Rodents That Invade Arlington Homes
Many types of rodents call Arlington home; most do not have any interest in invading your living areas. However, the few kinds of rodents that want to are a huge problem. The two most common rodent invaders are mice and rats. These furry pests prefer to live indoors rather than outside, where they have to work for food, water, and shelter. You are most likely to find these pests hiding in your attic, crawling through your wall voids, or around other secluded areas of your house. If you walk through your home and flick on some lights at night, you might see some of these nocturnal rodents roaming around your living areas.
The Danger & Damage Rodents Cause In Arlington Homes
There is a huge difference between wild rodents and types of pet rodents. The biggest is that pet rodents are in cages. When allowed to roam freely around our homes, most rodents become a serious problem. If wild rodents are inside your Arlington home, they will cause some serious damage and potentially threaten the health of everyone indoors. Mice and rats chew holes through things like drywall, food boxes, furniture, pipes, and wires and tear up insulation, paper, and fabrics to build their nests. As for danger, there are many diseases rodents carry and spread, including salmonellosis, hantavirus, rat-bite fever, and rabies. Another way rodents threaten people's health is by bringing disease-carrying pests like fleas and ticks into homes. These smaller parasites bite humans and animals and are incredibly difficult to eliminate once they set up home indoors.
Practical Rodent Prevention Tips For Arlington Homes
If you are looking for a way to keep different kinds of rodents out of your living areas, you should consider putting in place some practical prevention steps. Here are a few methods we recommend that will help you deter these pests from breaking into your Arlington home.
- Use some silicone caulk and a caulking gun to fill in holes, gaps, and cracks in your exterior foundation.
- Repair damage to window and door screens.
- Make sure your weatherstripping and door sweeps are in good condition.
- Keep unscreened windows and doors closed when they are not in use.
- Clean your living areas regularly and do your best to keep things tidy.
- Address moisture buildup in and around your home.
- Trim your lawn and landscaping regularly.
The Trick To Total Rodent Control For Arlington Homes
It does not take a long time for a few adult rodents to make dozens of tiny rodents. To ensure these pests do not make baby rodents inside your Arlington home, turn to the experts at All Seasons Pest Control. We offer fast and effective control measures to help our community find freedom from a variety of invasive and problematic pests. Plus, we design all of our rodent control service options in Arlington to fit your individual needs.
Call today to learn more about our rodent control plans and find a time to have your Arlington home serviced for invasive rodents.