Continuous Rodent Problem
Megan Pinneo
Why do rats keep coming back?
The winter months have pasted, and we are well into summer, yet the rodent problem is still evident in Southern California. Riverside and San Diego County are still getting their fair share of rodent infestations, the number of rat related calls to pest control offices shows this to be true. Call after call, with concerned home, and business owners seeking professional advice on how to best deal with their rat infestation are blowing up the phone lines. Many callers say they have been dealing with a reoccurring rodent problem, month after month. It’s time to fight back with the right kind of rodent extermination plan. Black Knight Pest Control has a specialized team of Rodent Defense Professionals who execute rodent removal and attic sanitations. Based out of the Temecula Valley, Black Knight Service Crew provides Rodent Removal Service all throughout Riverside, and San Diego County. This includes cities such as; Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, and more.
A question that is heard time and time again is: “Why do the rats keep coming back?”
This is an important question that deserves some answers. Finding out why rodents keep coming back, then addressing the situation could very well help prevent against future infestations. Tending to rodent points of entry, in conjunction with homeowner maintenance, topped with a Pest Control Professional Inspection are all the key actions to STOP rodents from entering your home or business ever again.
Ways to keep rodents out of your home and business:
For good!
Seal up and cracks and holes leading inside. Repair torn screens.
Cut back trees and bushes around your home. Do not allow any trees to hang down onto the roof.
If you notice that you have a problem with rodents climbing the trees surrounding your home/business, ask Black Knight about TREE WRAPS.
Use baits and poisons outside.
Put out rat traps behind furniture and appliances. Attics and crawls spaces also.
Install door sweeps. A patio door is a good place to install one, especially if you store food inside.
Keep garage door closed. Clear out trash in garage. Do not store trash inside.
KEEP YOUR HOME/BUSINESS CLEAN!!
Take out trash frequently.
Store food in properly sealed containers.
Call a professional
The problem with Rodents
One of the many problems with rodents is, they can carry many different diseases. These diseases can spread to humans, and some of them can even be deadly. A rodent infestation going on long enough can lead to rodents defecating, and dying within your walls. Talk about trying to get rid of that dreadful smell. Food becomes spoiled, and literally everything in your home is at risk of getting chewed through by rodents. Rodents will chew through just about anything, even electrical wires. Damage caused by rodents can cost home/business owners thousands of dollars in repairs. Don’t fall victim by the chaos caused by rodents, instead - be one step ahead, with Black Knight Pest Control Rodent Defense.
For other Rat Related Information turn to these blogs:
Dangers of Rodents in the Home
Rodent Exclusion and Attic Sanitation
