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Nobody in North Jersey asks for a rodent infestation in their home or business. Whether you need to get rid of rats or combat a mouse in the house, you need to act and act quickly. Rats and mice will do a great deal of damage if given the opportunity, chewing personal belongings and vital electrical wires, as well as spreading disease wherever they go. It doesn’t matter if you’re a homeowner or the owner or manager of a commercial property, the truth of the matter remains the same – eradicating rodent infestations is a crucial component of keeping the people you live and work with safe. And if you’re in North Jersey, Eastern Pest Services can make sure you do exactly that. With over 35 years’ worth of experience, we have the training and experience to combat rodent infestations of any size or severity.
But, with the right intent, it’s possible to protect your property and keep up from having to intervene in the first place. Read on for insights and strategies that can help you deter rats and mice from your property!
What Attracts Rodents?
Rodents aren’t too different from any other living thing. Just like you, rats and mice are always looking for shelter, safety, food and water. So, when you think about it, it makes sense why they’d find many homes and businesses to be so appealing. With that in mind, it all comes down to a matter of convenience. We can’t suggest you keep your property completely free of food or crank the temperature so cold or hot that it renders any living being uncomfortable. What you need to do is enjoy what you have and deny access to rodents. Rats and mice, as annoying as their presence can be, are also pretty intelligent. If they establish your commercial or residential space as unreachable, they’ll move on to somewhere else. So how can we get to that point?
Get Rid of Rats and Mice Quickly!
The best way to combat a mouse or rat infestation is to keep one from forming in the first place. It’s called wildlife exclusion, and it’s a form of extermination that you can start to implement on your own. Rodent exclusion typically looks like the following:
- Sealing cracks and holes around the property. Rats and mice are capable of squeezing through openings as small as 3/16″ across. By filling any gaps that size or larger, you’re actively preventing entry into your home or business. You can do this using caulk, steel wool, or foam insulation. Pay special attention to areas where pipes and other utility fixtures enter the home.
- Storing food in airtight containers, as well as keeping garbage bins tightly closed. If rodents don’t sense an easy food source, they’re less likely to be drawn to your property.
- Keeping your basement, attic and crawlspace clean and moisture controlled. Rats and mice love clutter, and if there isn’t any around, they may find somewhere else to nest.
- Placing screens over the openings in places like your vents and chimneys. You can also make sure the existing screens over your doors and windows are kept clean and without holes.
Rodent Extermination in North Jersey
If you’ve done everything right and still find yourself swarmed with rodents, it’s time to call the professionals. At Eastern Pest Services we’ve been controlling and combating rat and mice infestations since we opened our doors in 1985. We’ve helped countless clients in both residential and commercial rodent control, and we can help you too. So if you want to keep mice and rats out of your home or business, you can count on our team to get the job done right. Contact Eastern Pest Services today to learn more!
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