Rats and mice thrive in human habitats as human houses and properties provide them with all the required means of nourishment for them to survive. They are infamous for causing a lot of destruction and damage which incurs millions of dollars in replacement and reparation expenses every year in Australian homes. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in your surroundings is essential. Having regular rat control Canberra done in your home is also of paramount importance. Read ahead to find out how you can protect your home and residences from influx of rodents and prevent potential damage:
Keep your surroundings clean on a regular basis so that they do not attract pests like rat and mice. Clean out your cooking range and stoves after finishing all the food preparation for the evening. Do not forget to clean the areas behind the refrigerators and dishwashers too. Clean out the dining area so that the fallen morsels of food do not serve as food for the rats and mice as well.
Do not leave the dirty dishes in the sink for hours after your meals. Dirty dishes in the sink can provide food to these pesky pests. As a result, you would start seeing rats, mice and cockroaches in your home in no time. If you happen to spot pests like rats, then you definitely should opt for rat control Canberra from pest control experts.
There are parts of the house that remain closed should not remain unclean. They should be vacuumed on a regular basis too. That will prevent rats and mice from making those parts of your house into their residence. Closed spaces serve as perfect places for mice and rat to breed and survive. Prevent storing old newspapers and magazines in these places as they can be chewed and gnawed at by these pests.
Caulk and seal the cracks, gaps and openings throughout your home. These cracks and openings can serve as entry points for rats and mice who can enter through the smallest gaps. You can use concrete, aluminum wire mesh, or caulk for sealing out potential entry points for rats. Also cover up any open insulation wires to prevent rats from entering it. Holes and gaps in pipes, walls, door frames, window frames, and foundation can be sealed in this way to prevent rats from entering into your house.
Clear your pet’s food bowl off all the traces of food. That will prevent rats and mice from feasting on the traces of your pet’s food. If there is uneaten food in the bowl trash it. Keep the eating area of your pets clean. These dirty pests can spread diseases and illnesses. To prevent that opt for rat removal Canberra regularly to keep your property free of these annoying pests.
Do not store food items and then forget about them! Rats and mice may make an entry into such storage cabinets and ensure all the food is contaminated. They leave their hair, body parts and droppings in the food which destroys the food and makes it completely unfit for consumption. Making sure that your cabinets and other storages are organized, checked and cleaned on a regular basis is necessary.
Categorize dry food, processed food pet food, and other varieties of food in glass, or plastic boxes. Also remember to store and cap any perishable food items very properly in order to prevent rats from entering and making nests inside these boxes. Discard any cardboard boxes that you may have stored as they can be got into by rats and mice without difficulty. Avoid placing any storage containers on the floor. Remember to trash expired food items that have crossed their expiry.
Trim the lawn regularly to prevent rats from having nesting areas. Cut down the overgrown trees and shrubbery. Pluck any ripe fruits from trees and those fallen underneath. Take out any rubbish, including old gardening equipment, fallen leaves, wreckage etc.
Opting for professional pest control for your rat issues can provide you with a lot of relief from these pests. We are the rat removal experts in Canberra. Reach out to us on 0480021568 to restore the hygiene in your home that has been compromised due to the advent of pests like rats and mice. We provide effective pest control services in Canberra to commercial clients in and around Canberra for the rat infestation issues in hotels, schools, factories, government facilities, hospitals, clinics and many more. With our expert services and guidance, you are certain to get a definite reprieve from the rats troubling your commercial, residential or business property.
Reviewed by: John Smith, Ph.D., MSc
John Smith is a renowned expert in the pest control industry, with over 20 years of experience in the field. He is a licensed pest control professional, and has worked for both commercial and residential clients throughout his career.Throughout his career, John has developed innovative and effective pest control strategies, and has helped countless clients rid their homes and businesses of unwanted pests. He takes pride in his work and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to his clients as well as providing technical assistance to branch offices and clients throughout Australia.In addition to his professional work, John is an active member of several pest control industry organizations, and regularly contributes to industry publications. He also prepares scientific reports for Ace Pest Control on any changes or updates to government regulations affecting the Pest Control industry.
