Rodents
Rodents present some of the toughest battles among those looking to eliminate pests in the home or commercial space. Mice and rats - the most common rodent invaders - are associated with a number of different diseases and types of damage, but getting rid of them can be a nasty business. This is because unlike insects, it can seem inhumane to trap or poison them, and even when you do, there is body disposal to consider.
When mice and rats chew, they can damage more than just the cosmetic moldings or pieces of furniture that fill your rooms. They often get into electrical wires, starting fires and causing problems that require not just electricians to repair, but construction workers who can get into the hard-to-reach places where the damage is done. Of course, even the most visible damage is nothing compared to the potential health risks. Although the hantavirus is the most threatening disease, transferred to humans through their waste products and nesting materials, other potential threats include salmonella, tapeworms, trichinosis, and even rabies.
The Crandell Rodent Removal Solution
Rats and mice are a bit of an optical illusion. To the human eye, they seem like rather large creatures - which, when compared to traditional pests like termites or spiders, they are. However, they are able to squeeze into very small spaces, including cracks in your foundation or in crawl spaces. They prefer to nest within the walls of homes and in attics that are rarely used, meaning that their packs can grow to incredible numbers before you even realize they are there. That's why it's important to have a pest control solution that knows the habits and abilities of these pesky rodents. By treating the whole building and exterior, our experienced Crandell technicians not only eliminate the rodents, but also make changes to ensure that they don't come back for a return visit.
Some of our techniques include:
- Placing traps or bait boxes in the most strategic places that won't harm you or the family pet.
- Putting in home seals to keep rodents from entering your home.
- Treating the common rodent "hotspots".
- Covering exhaust fans and other tunnels that allow rodents greater access.
- Sanitation to cut off the rodents' food supply.
- Trapping with glue boards.