How to prepare for your next rat / mice control service?

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One of the most important factors to consider when trying to control a rat or mice infestation is how the owner reacts. It is very important than proactive steps are taken to help mitigate the rodent problem that is currently affecting them. For this he must follow some simple, but very important steps. This will only help him in controlling the rat or mice infestation in a more quick and effective way.

Here are some of the important steps that must be followed to eradicate the rodent infestation:

1. Be Prepared to Discuss the Situation with the Technician
   1. Describe what problems you are currently having, and what is affecting you. The more information (notes, pictures, videos, etc.) that you have, the better chances that you give us in resolving your problem in a quick an efficient way. Although we are in charge of controlling the rodent infestations, the person on site normally acts as our additional set of eyes and ears.
2. Make All Areas Accessible to Your Technician
   1. Your technician will need to access multiple areas to properly set up traps or bait stations around your structure. Areas like cabinets, pantries, and/or the top of your refrigerator will need to be cleared out.
3. Store All Consumables in Plastic Containers
   1. Consumable items like chips, cereals, nuts, etc. need to be stored in plastic containers. This will act as a barrier and not allow the rodent to consume any further food. It will as well act as an incentive for them to consume the bait that has been placed to catch or exterminate them.
4. Repair Any Damage and Close Possible Access Points
   1. Repair all damage previously created by the rats or mice. This can be maybe a piece of drywall, or baseboard. As well be sure to close any possible entry point where the rodents can get in, areas like door’s that are missing a proper seal.
   2. Remember that rats can get in holes the size of a quarter (~0.96 in diameter) or bigger. Mice can get in using even smaller holes, the size of a dime (~0.25 in diameter) or bigger.
   3. By doing this, a physical barrier will be on place to stop or at a minimum slow down the rat or mice movements.
   4. If you need help with exclusion services, make sure to ask your technician for an estimate for us to complete them for you.
5. Keep Areas Clean at all Times
   1. Be sure to sweep, vacuum and mop as necessary to keep all problem areas clean. Urine, dropping, dead rodents and nesting materials can create unhealthy environments that can cause illnesses.
   2. Remove all trash from the building daily, and any trash cans away from the structure and covered with lids. This will minimize the reasons why the rats or mice might want to access those areas.
6. Eliminate Cluttered Areas
   1. Eliminate all cluttered areas or minimize as much as possible. Areas that have many items unorganized together tend to be used as possible nesting places. The can use these areas to take shelter, or to reproduce and grow the rodent rat or mice population.
7. Always follow your Technician Indications
   1. There are many ways to resolve a problem, and your licensed technician has the experience and knowledge necessary to assist you in creating a pest control management plan. This plan is both there to help you control your problem and to keep you and any other persons, pets and really other living being safe. In order to achieve this, all persons on site have to follow the technician and plan instructions. Do not move or tamper traps, baits, or any other equipment at any time. We are only here to help you, if you have any questions or issues be sure to discuss them before you disturb anything.
8. Read the CDC Guidelines and Information
   1. You can find them on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website located at https://www.cdc.gov/rodents/

Of course, if you have any questions or concerns at any point, make sure to contact your technician. It is our job and pleasure to assist you, so we are here for you. If you need to contact us, try calling us at (619) 421 – 2101 or sending us a Message Online Here