Rats And Mice And Squirrels In Your Home Oh My

Dealing With Squirrels and Mice in Your HomE

Rodent infestation in your home is a serious problem that requires immediate attention.  The presence of rats, squirrels and mice in your home could be a nightmare. Which is why you need to talk to Dallas home inspection experts so that they can take preventive measures to help keep the pests out of your home. You need to be vigilant, inspect the crannies and nooks, which are the best hideouts for rodents. Signs for rodents or squirrel infestation in your home include shredded bits, chewed plastic, chewed wood, chewed tubing, chewed ductwork, chewed closets and chewed attic.

Normally, squirrels and mice will sharpen their teeth on wooden and metallic parts in the home. They will shred anything they come across and use them to build their nests. They will then leave a greasy and dirty track along the route they use when collecting food and nest materials.

If your home is old or looks like homes built in 1900, you will have to work hard to eliminate things that attract rodents and squirrels.

Some of the things you may need to do include:

• Checking the store pet food
• Keeping all pantry items sealed
• Keeping all bird feeders away
• Ensuring that the garbage is shut tight
• Removing all fallen fruits from the propery
• Sealing the bricks, the siding, the windows and broken seals
• Close the gaps in the vents, pipes, drains and outdoors
• Sealing any flashing around the chimney and the roof.

When you hire the Dallas Home Inspection Co. team, they will identify the current and previous rodent infestations areas and help you destroy them.  They will carry out a complete and a thorough inspection and provide a constructive feedback to help keep the rodents away.
 
The pest in your attic can cause the following problems:

• Scraping scurrying which will cause you and your family distress and anxiety.
• Leaving droppings everywhere
• Wreak havoc through chewing
• Carry diseases and multiplying in your attic. 

When you hire a Dallas Home Inspection Experts, they will dispatch one of our professional inspectors to your house to check the attic and ensure that it is free from pests. Note that pests can squeeze through very small gaps and gain entry without you knowing. Let’s look at how you can get rid of rats and squirrels that may have infested your home.

Squirrels
They are the most common type of critter that wreak havoc in the attic. As a result, you need to think of how you can get rid of them. They typically gain access through small holes, but can make bigger holes so as to have easier access to your attic. They chew everything including electrical wires. This is hazardous since it can cause fire.  Capturing and relocating the squirrels and sealing all the access points can help control these critters.

Mice
Mice prefer associating with humans rather than living on their own in the bush. Because of this, you will find them in the house or attic. They will gain access through climbing wall cavities and squeezing through the holes in your house. They will leave tiny droppings in your attic. Mice are small, thus, it may not be easy to pick their movements. Luckily, you can use traps and poison to eradicate them. If you own a cat, it can greatly help to control the mice infestation.

Dallas Home Inspection experts, can advise you on how you can get rid of the pests without exposing yourself to danger. They will give you tips on modern techniques that can be used to deal with all types of pests. Remember there are legal laws that should be followed when dealing with the pests. Also, the health of your loved ones should be protected as you work hard to eliminate the animals.  Perhaps the best way to deal with the problem is to remove the leftover foods and thrash them in the bins that are properly sealed. 

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Here is a funny video of some guys dealing with a rat problem in the attic.  I thought you would find this pretty funny.

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