Rodent Control
They can squeeze into a crack less than one-quarter of an inch thick and slide through by displacing the bones in their tiny skulls. When it comes to home invasions, few creatures can match the common house mouse's ability to penetrate even the most elaborate home rodent protection systems. They are amazing creatures, but amazing probably isn't the word you would use to describe the carnage they create. The debris, disgusting urine smell, and their ever-present little black "gifts" that dot your drawers, cabinet shelves, the inside of your flour bins, cereal and cracker boxes are equally disturbing. While performing these feats, they can reproduce at exponential rates. In test conditions, a group of 24 mice was housed, fed, and protected from predators. After eight months, they had swelled to a population of 2,000.
Many American households wage war in some way on the rodent population, and it's a battle that can outlast the heartiest homeowner if they try to handle it on their own. A 2017 survey by the National Pest Management Association found that 37% of Americans had seen a rodent in their home in the past year. Come winter, it is estimated that some 21 million rodents will make their way inside. Indigenous rodents are a challenge, and America has a wide range of native rodents that would love to call your kitchen home. Other invasive foreign species can create greater problems in property destruction and the spreading of disease. They are known carriers of up to 35 diseases, including Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Plague, and Rat-Bite Fever.
The Roof Rat gets its name from its habit of climbing a nearby tree, dropping onto a roof, and looking for access to the house. You don't have to have an open area for a rat to enter your home. They'll create their own path by chewing through electrical wire, 2x4 studs, plywood, and even concrete.
The Norway Rat is the largest rat you will find in The United States. They have been populating here since they arrived from Asia in the 1700s. They can grow to 15 inches long, including its scaly tail, and weighing in at just over half-a-pound. Big ones fight cats and are extremely aggressive. Unlike the Roof Rat, the Norway Rat makes its home on the low ground like crawlspaces and in sewers.
This is a battle that no homeowner wants to fight alone, and in the Lake Norman area, you don't have to. At Ease Pest Solutions is your best ally when it comes to fighting rodents. Stopping mice, rats, and other rodents early on is important; we can evaluate your property, determine the infestation level, and mitigate the problem safely without putting you or your pets at risk. We are the #1 ranked pest and rodent control company in the region. Our dedication to top-quality service, combined with our commitment to superior customer service, makes us the ones to contact. Contact us today for a free estimate.
