The last thing you would want is rodent infection in the house, whether it is rat or mouse. Both these can pose considerable amount of hardships for family members while putting the structural integrity of the house in question. Rats are marginally bigger than mice and are more aggressive than the smaller rodent. Rats essentially seek a secure and warmth place to build their nest and find human homes best suited for the purpose as both are available there. They also like to build nests near sources like food and water which are already there in your homes. Lastly they require nesting materials that they take from various household articles and surroundings. Overall rats find your homes comfortable so they settle there and prosper which may not augur well for you. In case of infestation you must engage BBPP, the best rat control Vaughan and for the nearby towns. Top 5 Best Pest Control Services in Delhi
What are the rats’ hiding places?
Rats seek hidden spots to build nests. They like dry and warm place to raise their babies and preferably a sheltered location. Here are the likely spots for rat’s occupation:
- Gaps and holes around the house, in the basement and foundations
- Under pipes and vents
- Inside fireplace
- Inside closets and wardrobes
- Attic, basement and crawl space
- Drain pipes, sewer lines
- Utility lines
- On the roof, eaves and gables
- Behind cabinets and shelves
- Garage and car engines
- Outhouses and clutter
- Under heaps of logs
You will also find them close to your house where wild growth of vegetation is there.
How to stop rats?
- Use steel wool and caulk to fill the gaps and holes
- If the vent or hole is large place metal screen, hardware cloth or fill it with cement
- Use flashing around the base of structures and fix gaps in skirting
- Place traps and bait stations around the house where rats frequent
- Depending on what you catch select traps carefully
- Also place traps outdoors and in outhouses
- Do not leave food outside or on dining table. Cover food with lids and seal plastic containers filled with food items
- Metal containers are better option because rats can chew through plastic
- If spilled food items on floor clean them immediately
- Make sure to wash dishes after they were used
- Keep outdoor BBQ clean and devoid of meat smell
- Do not leave pet food outside overnight and collect it in sealed bags or containers
- Keep bird feeds a little far away from the main structure
- Keep trash and compost bins at least a 100 feet away
- Empty trash bins the same day and clean them with detergent mixed water
- Keep trees and shrubs near house trimmed. Cut branches that touch your home structure
Check the above mentioned spaces regularly if you suspect rat infestation. When you rat droppings, urine, hairs or greasy stains on the floor or base of walls you can be sure you have rat infestation. If you are convinced that you have rat infestation call your neighborhood rat exterminators such as BBPP, top notch pest control Vaughan, to remove it from your premises. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to [email protected] and get a free quote.
