Connor's Pest Pros (888-284-6968), a pest control company serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., has released a guide on the most effective and humane methods to remove rodents from the home.
-- With experts anticipating a spike in rodent activity with the late fall and winter conditions, Connor’s Pest Pros aims to help homeowners and business owners prevent mouse and rat infestations in their properties with strategies that can discourage and exclude the pests. The company’s guide also covers humane removal methods that readers can attempt if they notice a minor infestation.
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According to the American Housing Survey, 11.6% of U.S. households report rodent problems annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that mice and rats can carry pathogens such as Salmonella and hantavirus, which spread through droppings and urine. These pests can also soil food sources and worsen allergies through their foraging activities, and they may gnaw through electrical wiring, creating fire hazards in the process.
Mice can squeeze through openings as small as a quarter of an inch. To prevent them from invading homes, Connor’s Pest Pros’ guide says that homeowners should inspect foundations, walls, windows, and appliances for gaps and cracks that may serve as entryways. Sealing narrow openings with caulk or wire mesh before applying joint compound or foam insulation pest blockers will create physical barriers that deny rodents access, forcing them to search for shelter elsewhere.
Because rodents are drawn to food sources, homeowners should also store all food in airtight containers, clean crumbs and spills immediately, remove any pet food overnight, and dispose of garbage in sealed containers. Decluttering storage areas, especially basements and attics, will also make the property less attractive to the pests. Around the exterior of the property, residents can consider removing debris and overgrown vegetation from their yard to eliminate sources of shelter. Trimming tree branches and shrubs away from exterior walls will also cut off access routes to higher areas of the home.
Despite diligent prevention efforts, some infestations require professional intervention. If DIY methods fail, homeowners are strongly encouraged to contact licensed exterminators like Connor’s Pest Pros, who will develop a long-term treatment and maintenance plan to keep the pests off the property indefinitely.
Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://connorspestpros.com/
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Name: Eddie Connor
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Organization: Connor's Pest Pros
Address: 5410 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151, United States
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