Knowing there is a high possibility of rat infestation in Canada can keep you on the edge as a homeowner. You might always keep looking at the corner of your eye whether you saw a rat or rat infestation sign. We know this can be worrisome. However, you can call a professional exterminator Owen Sound, specializing in getting rid of rats efficiently. In addition to calling a professional exterminator, you can take some steps to control or reduce the chances of rat infestation in your house. Since it hasn’t happened in your home yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t happen in your house ever. Maybe the next house rat infest could be yours!
You can ease this anxiety by taking the following rat control steps.
Clean your house
Clean your house
It means cleaning your wardrobe or kitchen cabinets and every room in your house, such as the garden, garage, attic, and basement. Most homeowners neglect these areas, which become breeding grounds for rats. Rats stay hidden in these areas as human traffic is low. Moreover, the things in this area provide a warm and comfortable place for rats to survive. Hence, check every nook and cranny in your house. Remove the things you don’t need any more and clean the area effectively.
Fix your plumbing
Water is essential for survival. If you have leaky taps, open drains, sweating pipes, and other plumbing issues, rats will find their way into your home. So, before you call professional pest control, fix your plumbing.
Seal the entryways
Whether it is a residential house or a building, you must seal the potential entry points. It is essential for openings larger than 6 mm. Such large openings give rats an easy way to enter your house. If you don’t know the potential entryways and have no idea how to seal them, you can call professional pest control Owen Sound company. A professional pest control company will use materials like plaster, caulking, or steel wool. Professionals might help you with crack repair in the foundation, installing steel mesh wire, or weather stripping on windows and doors.
Install motion sensor cameras
Install motion sensor cameras
Motion sensor cameras can detect the slightest movements. So, if these cameras detect rodent movement, they can send you immediate notification. It can help you take swift rat control action.
And at Spiderman On The Bruce, we can assist you. Our team is highly professional and experienced at providing pest control Owen Sound Ontario at residential and commercial properties. We use the latest techniques to remove pests such as rodents, spiders, hornet nests, ants, and more. Call us now to find out more.