Rodents

Scientific Name: Order Rodentia

Having rodents in your home or business can be infuriating as they can rummage through the pantry, leave unsightly droppings, and cause other disturbances. Rodents are not easy to remove and require planning to effectively cleanse them from your home. There are several types of rodents including rats, mice, squirrels, prairie dogs, porcupines, beavers, guinea pigs, hamsters, and capybaras.

*Rattus norvegicus*, the Brown Rat.
By National Park Service [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Identifying Rodents

Rodents are warm blooded mammals and can be found in every part of the world. They hide in homes and sneak into areas where food is easily accessible. Their bodies are small and flexible enough to squeeze through the tiniest of openings, and with a large group, they are hard to get rid of for the average homeowner. Rodents reproduce frequently and some species reproduce faster than others. We recommend talking to a professional rodent exterminator to evaluate your home, and provide a plan to remove the pests.

Rats

The common rat is keen to their environment, so household traps and bait are usually ineffective. To truly remove rats from a home, a professional exterminator is recommended. Rats are known to colonize quickly in such areas in a home like:

Attics
Burrows
Under Sidewalks
Under Porches
The area behind drywall
and other hard to reach areas

Rats are also known to carry nasty parasites like fleas and ticks, bringing more pests into your home.

Mice

Mice commonly enter homes seeking shelter, food, and water. When they get into your uncovered food, you have no choice but to throw out it out. If mice have easy access to food, they will come back, and in bigger numbers.

Controlling Rodents in Your Home