Rodent Control
Central Coast Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Controlling rodents is crucial for safeguarding the health of your family, pets, and your home itself.
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Rodents pose serious health risks as they:
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Harbor various parasites, including fleas, ticks, lice, and mites.
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Transmit diseases such as dysentery, leptospirosis, and typhus fever.
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Additionally, rodents can cause significant damage in homes:
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They are a leading cause of house fires due to gnawing on electrical wires.
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They contaminate food with their urine and droppings.
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Their incessant gnawing damages a variety of materials.
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Effective rodent control requires understanding their behavior and using the right products. Considering the hazards of rodent baits around children, pets, and native wildlife, it's also essential to implement a safe and effective rodent control program.
How to rodent proof your home…
Rodents often reside outdoors but will venture indoors in search of food. If they find a secure, warm space indoors, they are likely to make it their home, especially during cooler months.
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To deter rodents from entering your home, there are several measures you can take to make your home less inviting and block their access:
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Eliminate food sources:
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Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
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Store food, including pet food, in rodent-proof containers made of glass or thick plastic with tight-fitting lids.
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Keep garbage bins away from the house and ensure they have secure lids.
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Block potential entry points:
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Seal holes with materials that rodents cannot remove or chew through. Mice can squeeze through tiny gaps the size of the end of a little finger, and rats through only slightly larger openings, so it can be challenging to block all potential entry points.
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Trim back tree branches that overhang the roof to prevent rats from climbing up and entering through the roof.
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Eliminate potential nesting sites:
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Clear away vegetation close to the building's perimeter and in the garden.
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Remove any stored items from under the house and in the roof to prevent them from becoming rodent nesting sites.
