Many things in a person's daily life are dangerous. Every time you drive in a car, you have a chance of injury. Thankfully, there are many things in place to keep us safe day to day, like seat belts and fire extinguishers. If you are interested in remaining safe, rodent control should be on your radar. These pests regularly invade homes here in Newnan and are a huge threat to both health and property. Here are some things to think about today to help you control rodents in and around your home.
The Types Of Rodents That Commonly Invade Newnan Homes
Newnan is home to many types of rodents. We have big rodents; we have small rodents; we even have rodents that dig tunnels underground. Today we will be focusing on two specific kinds of rodents that cause trouble inside area homes; mice and rats. The most common invasive mouse is the house mouse. This small rodent is 2 ½ to 3 ¾ inches long, dusty gray, and has a cream-colored belly. The house mouse has strong teeth and is small enough to squeeze through holes the size of a nickel. As for rats, the most common rat in our area is the Norway rat. This large plump rodent is 16 to 18 inches long, including its tail, brown with scattered black hairs, and gray to white belly. The Norway rat has incredibly strong teeth, which it uses to chew through materials like soft concrete and aluminum siding.
The Dangers & Damage Rodents Can Create In A Home
Rats and mice do not care if their food is covered in fecal matter or fresh out of the oven. They will eat just about anything, and this, combined with the dirty places they reside, leaves these pests teeming with harmful bacteria, pathogens, and parasites. When rats and mice crawl through homes, they rub their dirty bodies over surfaces like tabletops and counters and leave pellets of fecal matter and urine wherever they feel like it. Some diseases you might contract from having a rodent infestation include salmonellosis, hantavirus, the plague, leptospirosis, and tularemia. If this wasn't enough, rodents also carry fleas and ticks indoors. These smaller pests also spread diseases and do so with their bites.
Four Easy & Effective Rodent Exclusion Tips For Around The House
One great way to deter rodents from invading your home is to implement some prevention methods. Here are four easy and effective exclusion tips our experts recommend you try today:
- Use caulk and steel wool to fill in gaps, holes, and cracks in your home's exterior foundation.
- Repair damage to your weatherstripping, door, and window screens, and door sweeps.
- Make sure your roofline, chimney, and siding are in good condition.
- Keep unscreened doors, and windows closed when they are not in use.
Why Professional Rodent Control Is The Way To Go For Newnan Homes
If you are currently dealing with a rodent infestation or looking for a year-round rodent and wildlife solution to keep them out, what you need is high-quality pest control in Newnan. At Shane's Pest Solutions, we go above and beyond the call of duty when handling invasive creatures like rodents. Our family works hard to keep our clients safe from a wide range of harmful, destructive, and annoying creatures.
Contact us today if you have any unanswered questions about rodents, and talk to one of our friendly representatives about our residential and commercial pest management services. They will schedule your Newnan home for a detailed pest inspection and get you on your road to a rodent-free life.
