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Rodents are infamous for being filthy pests that are dreaded by all property owners. Rats and mice are resilient creatures that can hide in the smallest of cracks within your home, making them especially difficult to locate and remove. If you’ve seen a rat or mouse inside your home, it’s time to call the rodent exterminators from a professional pest control company. At Springer Professional Home Services, our rodent exterminators promise to not only control any infestation you’re currently dealing with but also prevent future ones from occurring!
Here in Des Moines, rodent problems are a common pest issue for property owners. The most common rodent pests we deal with include:
Mice and rats alike can squeeze through very small openings to get into your home. This is especially common in the fall and winter months as they enter homes in search of warmth and shelter for the colder season. Getting indoors is easier for them than you may think. Rats in particular are excellent climbers and rats can jump from overhanging trees to access roof lines and attics. Rodents enter homes using gaps around dryer vents, utility pipes, exterior doors, chimneys, and garage doors.
In general, rodents aren’t going to go out of their way to be in contact with you. However, rats and mice can still bite. Rats will bite you if they feel threatened, even going so far to lunge. This defensive bite is rare, but can have serious repercussions. Rat saliva in some species carries dangerous diseases such as leptospirosis and hantavirus. In even more rare circumstances, bite victims may contract rat-bite fever or tetanus infections. Always seek professional medical attention when bit by a rat or mouse.
Rodents are both dangerous and destructive. With their ever-growing incisors, rats and mice are compelled to chew 24/7. This means chewing on wood, wires, insulation, and more right inside your home. Chewed, exposed wires from rodents are especially dangerous as they create a fire hazard inside your walls. Their nesting habits are also messy, not to mention the mess created from their urine and droppings.
Rodents are tied to more than 35 potentially dangerous diseases. Some of these include:
To avoid a rodent problem, it’s important to know how they get inside in the first place. Because they can squeeze through such tiny holes, it’s crucial to seal off your property to them. Seal gaps and holes around utility cables, outdoor vents or pipework with steel wool or silicone-based caulk. Remove clutter, keep a clean home, and use tight-fitting lids on trash bins. Outdoors, pick up fallen fruit, clean up around bird feeders or use a “no-waste bird food”, remove clutter, and ensure trash cans are secure. Learn more >>
Out of all pest problems, it’s easiest to tell when you have a rodent infestation. Rats and mice aren’t very subtle and it won’t take long until you begin to hear (or smell) their activity. Here are some of the main signs of rats and mice:
When you have rodents in your property, it’s best to get rid of them in the most effective way possible. The most effective way? Hiring a professional rodent exterminator. DIY methods such as glue or snap traps may work for a smaller rodent problem but will never be enough to control an entire infestation. A rodent control company can ensure all rodents are removed from the property and help protect your property from future infestations as well.
Although they are experts at hiding, rodents aren’t hard to miss once they’re out in the open. As soon as you notice the signs of rats or mice (droppings, noises, gnaw marks, odors, etc.), it’s time to call a rodent removal professional. The mice exterminators at Springer will implement the following rodent extermination services:
In addition to being simply gross, rodent droppings can cause a serious health hazard. Rat and mouse feces can spread bacteria, contaminate food, and even cause allergic reactions in humans. In rare cases, their droppings carry dangerous illnesses including hantavirus, the bubonic plague, salmonellosis, and more. This and more is enough reason to prove why experienced rodent exterminators are needed when you’re dealing with an infestation inside your property.
Seeing one mouse or rat in your home likely means there are many more hidden nearby. Although there are many DIY rodent control solutions out there, they will not be effective in protecting you from rats and mice long-term. For a mice exterminator that you can count on, call the experts at Springer today!
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No one wants to see a rodent scampering across the floor in their home or business. Even when you’ve done all you can to prevent them, these pesky intruders can still make their way into your home. Because they carry disease and filth, as well as cause structural damage, calling a rodent exterminator for help is required. The rodent exterminators at Springer know how distressing rodent infestations can be, which is why we’re committed to preventing them in the first place.
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