Rodent extermination services is not trapping but a process in pest control for rats and mice

KIRKLAND, Wash. - May 3, 2016 - PRLog -- Traps are one way homeowners can control a mice infestation.

Pest control services can help provide alternative solutions in order to eradicate rodents from houses or building in a safe manner. Identifying the correct rodent culprit and understanding their behavior can help select the right rodent control solution and help prevent future infestations.
Tell-tale signs of rats and mice include:

• Rodent droppings are a sure sign that rats or mice are present, and will indicate the type of rodent, the size of the infestation, and where the rodents are most active.
- Mouse droppings are small, less than one quarter inch, and pointed on both ends.
- Rat droppings are half an inch or larger. Norway rat droppings are blunt at both ends, while Roof Rat droppings are have pointed ends.
- New droppings are shiny and putty-like in texture, while old ones are hard and crumbly.
- Varying feces sizes indicate that juveniles and adults are present, and lots of droppings may be an indication of a large infestation.
The location of any of these droppings indicates active areas where bait or traps should be placed and the type signifies whether to place rat or mouse traps/products.
• Rodent urine has a strong musky odor. With large infestations you can easily smell it.
• Gnawed holes of a mouse are small, clear-cut, and about the size of a dime. Gnawed rat holes are large, about the size of a quarter, with rough torn edges.
• Oily rub marks are left in places where rodents travel along walls. If rub marks smear, know they are fresh. Gnaw marks on wood around the house also are a sign. Tooth marks about one eighth inch long are typical of rats and small scratch marks are a sign of mice.
• Common rodent pathways are generally along interior walls, building foundations, ledges, pipes, electrical wires, conduits, tree branches and fence rails.
• For nesting, Norway rats burrow deep in the ground outdoors. Roof rats typically nest above ground in attics, trees, or dense vegetation. Mice will shred paper, string, and other pliable materials to build their nests indoors.
• Scratching sounds at night can indicate that rodents, which are nocturnal, are scampering around inside walls and along floors
• Pets tend to act unusual when they hear or smell rodents in the house. Pests may appear extremely alert, bark, or begin to paw at spaces beneath refrigerators, stoves, or low-clearance pieces of furniture.

House Mouse Prevention & Control


Homeowners can take preventive measures to avert a rodent infestation. Mice and rats are flexible creatures; mice can squeeze through holes no larger than a nickel while rats can scoot through holes as small as a half dollar. Therefore, one of the first things a homeowner should do is inspect for possible entry holes, both inside and outside of the home.
Plumbing fixtures and any other piping or equipment that penetrates walls, floors or ceilings should be investigated. Holes made to facilitate installations can often leave gaps large enough for rodents to enter the home. Check under all sinks, drains, dryer vents and washing machine piping. Additionally, check the area around water heaters and furnaces as these warm areas attract rodents.
Inspect all floor vents and ductwork for gaps left open during installation. Of course, the attic is a prime location for rodent entry, so check for holes around the edges and missing ventilation covers. Cabinets, especially those on outside walls, should be checked for openings.
Inspect the doors and windows, both from the inside and outside of the home. Gaps not only allow rodent entry, but are energy wasters as well. Inspect the foundation for cracks and gaps. Check the entry locations of all water, plumbing and gas piping and electrical lines. Don't forget to look for gaps where the TV cable enters your home.
Small holes can be filled with caulking, steel wool or expanding foam products. If sealing with steel wool, secure it with silicone caulking or adhesive. Large holes can be covered with lath screen or metal, cement, metal sheeting and hardware cloth. These materials are readily available at your local home improvement center or hardware store. While you are at it, don't forget to inspect your outbuildings for entry points.
Rat Damage To Home, Electric Wires
Mice and rats can be carriers of various diseases, either directly or indirectly. The rodent, itself may be infected with a number of diseases; it may have parasites that bring the diseases into the home. Note that the Bubonic Plague of the middle 1300s was spread, not so much by the rodents themselves, but by the insects and parasites that they carried. From viruses to bacterial infections, these diseases can affect various body functions and systems, including pulmonary function, fevers and blood circulatory systems. Water supplies that are infected by rodent urine can cause deadly bacterial growth.
Rodents love to gnaw on everything. This can cause damage to electrical wiring, piping insulation and wood structural members. Many times, attics are nesting areas for rodents. They can cause considerable damage to attic insulation and electrical wiring. http://ampmexterminators.com