Yes, finally, the mosquitoes are gone!
But, it’s not a perfect world. One pest may go away but now we have others to watch out for. Take rodents for example…
It’s estimated that during winter season rodents will seek shelter in more than 21 million homes across the United States.
Many of you reading this newsletter today could be one of them.
Can you say EEK?!
Never underestimate the damage rodents can cause to your home – not to mention the fact that they carry very dangerous diseases.
Let’s go over some ways to keep the rodents away:
1. Plug All Holes
Rodents can squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel, so you need to carefully inspect your home’s interior and exterior walls as well as the foundation for holes. Large holes or cracks should be repaired; small ones can be filled with steel wool or copper scouring pads. Secure the plug to the sides of the hole so the mice cannot pull it out.
2. Keep Up with Home Maintenance
Replace cracked or broken weatherstripping around doors and windows to ensure that rodents (and drafts) cannot enter. Cover the dryer vent or any other exterior vents with 1/4-inch hardware cloth. Make sure to seal up any spaces around window- or wall-mounted air conditioners.
3. Don’t Give the Rodent a Cookie
Rodents won’t stick around a home that doesn’t offer a steady supply of food and water, so get rid of the obvious sources of sustenance first. Store all food (especially pet food and birdseed) in airtight containers. Equally important, seal all trash cans tightly, and empty frequently. Then move your exterior trash cans as far away from your home as possible to avoid attracting them.
4. Clear Outdoor Clutter
Keeping the outside of your home clean and tidy removes potential hiding places for rodents around the house, garage, and yard. Don’t allow weeds, brush, or trash to pile up near your foundation, and keep firewood well away from the house.
5. Scare Them With Kitty Litter
Scoop used kitty litter and scatter it outside, around your home’s perimeter. Rodents will smell the cat waste and stay away.
If you find yourself needing to get rid of mice or any pests for that matter Horizons Professional Pest Control is here to help.
Horizons is licensed and bonded to provide a variety of services including: regular pest control services (monthly, bimonthly, quarterly), termites bonds, pest removal, flea treatments, bed bug treatments, mosquito and tick barriers, and German cockroach baiting services. We look forward to serving your pest control needs.
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