Phoenix's Ultimate Rodent Control Guide

Rodents can be harmful house guests. They get into attics and other storage areas and damage stored items as they collect materials for their nests. They leave droppings and urine as they explore. They carry ticks, fleas, mites and other parasites. They get into trash, sewers, and other dirty places and carry harmful bacteria into sensitive locations, such as food cabinets and pantries. It is best to never allow these animals to live in your Phoenix home. That's why we've put together this quick guide to help you get control of rodents. Here's how it works.

The Process

There are four steps in the control process. Follow these steps in order and repeat as necessary.

Inspection — Do a thorough inspection inside and outside of your property. The tools for this job are a strong flashlight, a mirror, and a screwdriver. The flashlight and mirror are for looking in and around objects in your home. The screwdriver will allow you to remove outlet panels and look inside your wall voids. Here's what you're looking for:

Droppings
The scent of urine
Holes chewed in building materials, storage boxes, etc.
Bumping or scraping sounds in walls, floors, ceilings or vents
Rodent nests
Footprints in dust, flour, and other powders
And the presence of rodents

Identification — It helps to know what pest you're dealing with. Roof rats (black rats) and Norway rats (brown rats) behave differently. House mice are far more likely to stay in your home than deer mice. Squirrels will stay in your attic space rather than exploring every inch of your home like a mouse or rat. There is a lot of information online about each of these pests. Also, keep in mind that you're likely to only have one type of rodent in your home. Mice, rats, and squirrels don't typically infest a home together.

Action — Once you've found the source of your problem and you've determined what pest you're dealing with, it is time to consider a strategy that will make your home less habitable. Here are some general tips:

Use a caulking gun to seal entry points in your exterior.
Replace damaged weatherstripping and door sweeps.
Keep interior food in sealed containers and don't leave food out on the counters uncovered.
Keep your interior as clean as possible to remove food particles.
Consider only eating in your dining room or kitchen until your rodent issue has been corrected.
Repair all plumbing leaks.
Put pet food down only during meals.
Make sure your trash is removed in a timely manner and that all trash inside and outside of your home is in covered containers.
Remove any clutter inside and in your yard. Mice and rats are particularly drawn to clutter.
Yard work is essential for rodent control. Remove leaves, sticks, and wood piles.

Evaluation — Every week, do another inspection to check the progress of your efforts. If you remove food and water options and limit access by sealing entry points, it may be enough to stop your rodent infestation. You'll know this by the fact that new droppings and other warning signs will no longer appear.

When More Control Is Needed

There are many things that can inhibit your success. Here are a few to consider:

You may have conditions inside or outside or your home that make rodent control difficult.
You may have a mysterious condition that is providing a reason for your infestation.
You may have higher than normal rodent pressures in your yard, such as rodents being driven into your yard from a nearby construction site.

When rodents are persistent, it is necessary to use traps and specialized exclusions to get control of them. These should be performed by a licensed professional. The selection and application of rodent control devices and exclusion materials is far too complex to explain in a simple article. Pest control technicians dedicate hours of study to learning how to set traps and how to evaluate the success of a trapping program. It is also important to use tamper-resistant traps or to put spring traps out of reach of children and pets.

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The Bottom Line

Rodent control requires persistence and hard work. Much of the hard work required is the implementation of a rigorous sanitation program and a diligent control of food and water sources. When combined with exclusion methods, such as applying hardware cloth to keep rodents out from under exterior structures, or to prevent them from entering through louvers, rodents may be controlled naturally by a property owner. When trapping is needed, contact a pest professional.

If you're in Phoenix, you're in our service area. White Knight Pest Control offers industry-leading pest and rodent control in Phoenix. Our technicians are highly-trained and experienced professionals. Reach out to us today for an effective resolution to your rodent problem.

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