Rodents

Rodent Control in Sacramento County

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Cartoons and children’s books always show rodents as adorable, snuggly little creatures. The truth is, they are nothing like how they are portrayed in TV and storybooks. Rodents are clever little creatures that can cause a significant amount of trouble for your Sacramento, California home or business. They are not courteous creatures. They will destroy just about everything that they come across, including food, books, furniture, clothing, children’s toys, and even the structure of your home or business.

There are a variety of rodents that cause havoc in Sacramento. They are Norway RatsRoof RatsVoles (Meadow mice)Tree SquirrelsHouse MiceDeer MiceSkunksRaccoonsOpossum and Pocket Gophers. Clicking the name of each will share information and facts about them.

Rodent Exterminator in Sacramento

Rodents that are within your walls will chew away at anything that is in their path. They will chew on support beams, walls, and insulation. They will even help themselves to the electrical wiring. This is dangerous in more ways than one. Chewed electrical wiring can lead to shorts and power outages. If you are a business owner, the loss of power can cost you dearly in revenue.

Rodents do more than cause destruction. They are also known to carry disease and parasites. They carry such things as SalmonellosisHantavirusListeria and the Bubonic Plague. Any that are carrying diseases that enter your home or business will contaminate every surface and item that they come into contact with. This puts your health at risk, as well as the health of your family, guests, employees and/or clients.

Along with carrying diseases, they can also contribute to allergy problems. Their urine and droppings trigger allergic reactions in some individuals. Being exposed to these allergens can cause asthma symptoms in both children and adults.

A sighting in your home or business also triggers a reaction. Anyone who sees a rat or a mouse in your home or business is likely to turn and take off. They can give the wrong impression to anyone who steps foot inside that your property is dirty, even if you take extra measures to ensure the building’s cleanliness.

Signs You Have a Rodent Infestation

There are several ways that rodents can get into your Sacramento, California home or business. They can run, climb and even jump incredible distances. They can also squeeze into incredibly small spaces. They can come in through vents, fit through cracks, or sneak in through the chimney. Once they get in, they will make themselves at home and are likely to not want to leave. And their numbers will begin to grow quite quickly. Signs that you have a rodent infestation include:

  • Gnaw marks. They like to chew, and they will chew on everything. If you have an infestation, you will most likely be finding gnaw marks on just about everything – furniture legs, bookcases, books, fabrics, toys, food packaging, cardboard boxes and more.
  • Finding debris scattered around. Rodents are far from tidy animals. When they are wandering about your home or business, they will scatter food or other debris along the way.
  • If you have any cats or dogs in your home, you might notice a change in their behavior. They may be sniffing around more frequently, seemingly on the hunt for something. Dogs may bark at walls or other objects in your home. Animals might paw at low lying surfaces, such as under the refrigerator, or under a bookcase.
  • You may smell a stale scent.
  • You may come across their droppings while cleaning, such as in the cupboard or near walls.
  • You might discover nests while cleaning (in the attic or chimney).
  • Rodents are most active at night. Unless you have an overnight crew in your building, you might never hear them. However, in your home, you may hear them scratching around while you are trying to go to sleep.

Why You Need Rodent Removal in Sacramento

Rodents that are within your walls will chew away at anything that is in their path. They will chew on support beams, walls, and insulation. They will even help themselves to the electrical wiring. This is dangerous in more ways than one. Chewed electrical wiring can lead to shorts and power outages. If you are a business owner, the loss of power can cost you dearly in revenue.

They do more than cause destruction. They are also known to carry disease and parasites. They carry such things as SalmonellosisHantavirusListeria and the Bubonic Plague. Any rodents that are carrying diseases that enter your home or business will contaminate every surface and item that they come into contact with. This puts your health at risk, as well as the health of your family, guests, employees and/or clients.

Along with carrying diseases, they can also contribute to allergy problems. Their urine and droppings trigger allergic reactions in some individuals. Being exposed to these allergens can cause asthma symptoms in both children and adults.

A rodent sighting in your home or business also triggers a reaction. Anyone who sees a rat or a mouse in your home or business is likely to turn and take off. They can give the wrong impression to anyone who steps foot inside that your property is dirty, even if you take extra measures to ensure the building’s cleanliness.

Signs You Have a Rodent Infestation and Need Rodent Control

There are several ways that rodents can get into your Sacramento, California home or business. They can run, climb and even jump incredible distances. They can also squeeze into incredibly small spaces. They can come in through vents, fit through cracks, or sneak in through the chimney. Once they get in, they will make themselves at home and are likely to not want to leave. And their numbers will begin to grow quite quickly. Signs that you have a rodent infestation include:

  • Gnaw marks. Rodents like to chew, and they will chew on everything. If you have a rodent infestation, you will most likely be finding gnaw marks on just about everything – furniture legs, bookcases, books, fabrics, toys, food packaging, cardboard boxes and more.
  • Finding debris scattered around. Rodents are far from tidy animals. When they are wandering about your home or business, they will scatter food or other debris along the way.
  • If you have any cats or dogs in your home, you might notice a change in their behavior. They may be sniffing around more frequently, seemingly on the hunt for something. Dogs may bark at walls or other objects in your home. Animals might paw at low lying surfaces, such as under the refrigerator, or under a bookcase.
  • You may smell a stale scent.
  • You may come across their droppings while cleaning, such as in the cupboard or near walls.
  • You might discover nests while cleaning (in the attic or chimney).
  • Rodents are most active at night. Unless you have an overnight crew in your building, you might never hear them. However, in your home, you may hear them scratching around while you are trying to go to sleep.

How to Get Rid of Rodents in Sacramento, Call Specialized Pest Patrol for Rodent Control

In the event of a rodent pest control problem, Specialized Pest Patrol are your go-to Sacramento, California experts. We begin with a thorough inspection of your property, searching for signs of an infestation. We will also take note of all of the potential entry points into your home or business. As we search, we will also locate the source of your infestation. Once our inspection is complete, and we do, indeed, find a rodent infestation, we will get to work getting rid of it, and helping you to take measures to prevent it from coming back.

There are a few different ways that we can go about getting rid of your Sacramento, California rodent infestation. We may place rodent traps strategically around the building, which will help to eradicate any rodents that are already inside. We may also employ exclusion, which will help you to prevent reentry of rodents into your home. We will work with you to effectively seal off your home from a new infestation. This may include such things as sealing cracks, placing mesh inside grates and capping your chimney. We will also inform you of any compost piles near your home, or branches hanging over your roof that can invite these unwanted guests in.

Why Do It Yourself Rodent Control Doesn’t Work

Rodents are a major issue. It’s understandable that you would want to attempt to get rid of them yourself as soon as possible. There are all kinds of DIY rodent control methods that you can buy, such as snap traps, glue traps and baits. When it comes to a rodent infestation, these methods just aren’t going to cut it. There are several reasons why:

  • Rodents are cautious. They tend to avoid anything new that has been placed in their regular foraging paths.
  • If there really is an infestation, you would need a very large number of traps to eradicate the entire population.
  • Rodents can develop a resistance to certain chemicals.
  • Poisons are not enough for large populations.
  • Baits for rodents can be very dangerous to children, adults and pets if they get in contact with them.

Rodents may be cute and cuddly in storybooks, but they are anything but in real life. For fast, affordable rodent control for your Sacramento, California home or business, call Specialized Pest Patrol today!

Frequently Asked Questions About Rodents

Below are common questions about rodents we get asked that we have answers to, contact us and we can provide detailed answers on the questions below:

  • how to control rodents?
  • how to get rid of rats in house fast?
  • what kills rats instantly?
  • how to get rid of rats outside?
  • how to get rid of rats without killing them?
  • how to get rid of rats naturally?
  • how to get rid of rats in the walls?
  • what are rodent control tips?

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