Nobody likes to hear the pitter patter of little feet in
the attic, in the walls, or anywhere else rodents can hide. There are methods
for rodent control that you can attempt to do yourself. However, there are
instances when it may be best to hire an exterminator in Oakland for rodent
control.
Rodent Danger
Besides the fact that no one wants their home invaded by
mice or rats, there are numerous reasons to effectively deal with a rodent
problem. Rodents chew on plastic, wood, carpet, cardboard, insulation, and many
other materials. This can ruin your home and its belongings and cause more
serious problems like fires because of chewed wires. In addition to endangering
your home, rodents can endanger human health by spreading diseases in urine and
feces.
Home Methods
Some people prefer to try to rid the home of rodents
themselves before they hire an exterminator. If you choose to do this, there
are a few options you can try. Spring traps are very common and use bait to
lure the rodent into a trap that will instantly kill it. Glue traps trap the
rodent without killing it, but can mean you will have a live mouse or rat to
take care of when you check the trap. Live traps also catch the rodent without
killing it, and you are responsible for releasing the rodent somewhere else.
Poisons are generally very effective, but can be harmful to pets and children.
These methods may be an inexpensive and effective way to exterminate the
rodents, but in some cases you may need to take more aggressive measures.
Professional Help
There are many factors that would result in the need for a
professional exterminator in Oakland.
If you don’t want to face the possibility of disposing of live or dead rodents
yourself, a professional would be a great option. If the problem is recurring
and widespread, it will probably be best to find a company that can effectively
identify and eliminate any rodent entry points. This can effectively solve the
problem and keep it from happening again. A professional will also be able to
provide alternative methods that are safer around pets and children.
This is a guest post offered to Gags, Chuckles and Giggles for its readers.
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