Rodent Control In Syracuse, NY
Comprehensive Rodent Elimination and Prevention for Your Home
Keeping rodents out of your Syracuse home can often feel like a struggle, especially in the winter. Rodents can be quite determined to get into our houses during the cold months because they are often unable to find better shelter than in our climate-controlled dwellings.
What’s worse is that many of the rat and mouse varieties in our area are not native to it. Thus, they are not adapted to survive the frigid local winter conditions and are often entirely dependent on humans for survival since they are so ill-suited to the climate here. This can mean even the most stringent rodent prevention measures homeowners take may fail through no fault of their own.
You might be tempted to just allow rodents to ride out the winter in your attic or crawlspace. After all, if they're not right in your face, it might seem like they are not hurting anything. However, living near rodents can have detrimental effects on your health and property, even if you don't see them.
For one thing, rodents carry all sorts of diseases that they can spread through their feces, their dirty feet, and their contaminated hairs. For another, all rodents have teeth that never stop growing. This means rodents are forced to chew on hard items to file down their teeth to the correct length. This can translate into chewing on things like plumbing and electrical wiring, which can lead to disaster on your property.
Recognizing the 7 Signs of a Rodent Infestation
- Rodent Droppings: Keep an eye out for small, dark droppings around your home. These are a telltale sign of unwanted furry visitors.
- Gnaw Marks: Rodents constantly chew to keep their ever-growing teeth in check. Look for gnaw marks on food packaging, furniture, wires, or even the structure of your house.
- Strange Noises: Since they're nocturnal, you might hear scratching, scampering, or squeaking sounds coming from within your walls or ceiling at night.
- Unpleasant Odors: A strong ammonia-like smell could indicate rodent urine, especially in confined spaces.
- Rodent Nests: These are usually built in hidden areas like behind appliances or in attics. They'll be made of soft materials like fabric, insulation, or shredded paper.
- Pet Behavior Change: If your cat or dog seems unusually interested in specific areas of your house, they might be detecting rodents that you can't see yet.
- Tracks and Runways: Rodents tend to create trails as they move around. Look for greasy marks or areas where dust has been disturbed.
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While you may not be able to get rid of existing rodent infestations on your own, there are some things you can do to prevent infestations before they occur. Most of the prevention measures that homeowners can take alone involve making their houses less attractive to rodents. This usually means making it harder for them to enter and harder for them to feed themselves when they do. So take measures like:
- Store all pantry foods in airtight, hard plastic containers.
- Cover all indoor and outdoor garbage containers at all times.
- Get rid of potential rodent hiding spots, like debris and piles of wood.
- Seal all construction gaps (things like ventilation holes and condensation outlets) with metal mesh.
- Consider using scare tactics like fake owls and cats, but remember to relocate these frequently.
- Eliminate convenient sources of water for rodents, like birdbaths and clogged gutters.
Taking these measures can help keep rodents at bay by making your home a more hostile place for them. However, these measures are not going to work for you if you already have an established infestation. They are only for homes that do not yet have rodents.
If you have an existing rodent infestation or suspect that your rodent prevention measures may have failed, don't hesitate to contact Gannon Pest Control for effective rodent control. We can help you eliminate the rodents already present in your home and work with you to ensure you never have to face an infestation again so don't hesitate. Give us a call or visit our contact page to schedule your rodent inspection today!
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