You’ve just settled in for a long winter’s nap when you hear it. It’s faint at first. Then it gets louder: the pitter-patter of small feet in your house.
Mice, rats, and other small pests are never welcome, but as winter blows in, your home becomes the perfect escape. Luckily, there are steps you can take to send a message to unwanted pests...or better still, to prevent rodents from ever arriving.
- Remain vigilant: Be on the lookout for droppings, wall markings, damaged packaging, or actual pests.
- Create barriers: Keep food and drinks tightly sealed in rodent-proof containers, such as plastic bins and metal canisters.
- Sweep away crumbs: Rodents aren’t picky. Keep a tidy home and wipe up any and all food spills immediately.
- Search for entry points: The smallest opening can lead to big rodent problems, so inspect your property regularly.
- Clear clutter: Every rodent wants a nice place to hide, and excess cardboard and other such materials make perfect nests.
If your rodent problem is already out of control, consider hiring a professional pest control company such as Western Pest Services to send overwintering guests packing. From patented Watchdog™ and Mouse House™ monitors to fast removal, we’ll help you quickly get the toughest pest problems under control.
- Learn more about our Home Protection Plan with rodent service
- Explore our Pest Library