House VS. Mouse

Types of Rodents

There are three common types of Rodents that can be identified by a Professional through a Pest Inspection.

House Mouse

• Dusty Gray in color.
• Range from 2.5 -4 inches in length.
• Dwell in cluttered areas, such as closets.
• Feeds on cereal, nuts, and seeds.

House Mouse

Norway Rat

• Aka Brown Rat is grayish/ brown in color.
• Range from 7- 10 inches in length.
• Borrow in soil, found in sewers, basements and lower portions of homes.
• Feed on cockroaches, seeds, fruits, meats, grains and shrimp.

Norway Rat

Roof Rats

• Black to brownish/ gray in color.
• Range from 7- 10 inches in length.
• Found in upper portions of homes such as attics and ceilings.
• Consume fruits, meats, seeds and eggs.

Roof Rat

Rodent Damage

Rodents harbor and transport parasites such as Salmonella, Lyme Disease and Hantavirus, none of which you want a loved one or yourself to contract.  In addition to the harboring of diseases Mice also can cause costly damage to your home.  Mice can chew through electrical wiring, wood work and insulation.  There are three most common types of Mice that can be identified through a Pest Inspection.

Rodent Runway

The Runway is not just for Models they are used by Rats as well. Runways are repeated pathways used by Rats.  When looking for these Runways things you may look for are; grease marks along the walls from the Rodent's hair, fecal matter or urine may also be along the pathway. In addition use your ears and listen for the constant squeaks, chewing, and digging of these damage causing Pests.

At Black Knight Pest Control there are several options that are available in Rodent Control. Ask about Tree Wraps and Rodent Exclusions today!

Tree Wraps for Rodent Control

Custom Tree Wraps by Black Knight Pest

Rodent Season is here as some of you may already know and Black Knight has just the thing to help keep the Rats out of your attics and away from your home. In addition to Black Knight's many Pest Control Services, one more has been added to the on going list, Custom Tree Wraps for your home. The Trees Wraps can be a necessary component in Rodent Control.

What are Tree Wraps?

Black Knight's Custom Tree Wraps are made from an Aluminum Sheet, that will not rust and does not effect the natural growth of the tree itself.  

What do they do?

The Aluminum Tree Wrap is placed 5 feet up the trunk of the tree, the placement of the wrap on the tree will prevent a Rodent from climbing up to the branches and making its way onto the roof of the home. Many do not realize that one of the main ways Rodents get into your home is through your roof and then getting into the Attic.

Next time instead of just looking down for the little critter you may want to look UP!

Black Knight's Custom Tree Wraps on a Customers Home.