Pleasanton’s Total Rodent Prevention Guide

Because mice and rats are so well-adapted to living in our dwellings, they can be difficult to completely keep out. They can fit through tiny cracks and holes. Mice can fit through openings the size of a dime, while for rats is the size of a quarter. They can also chew through many materials such as plastic, drywall, fabric, wires, pipes, and even wood. This means it’s difficult to seal up every place where they could gnaw a way in.
 
This also means that mice can do a lot of damage around the home or business as they can ruin your belongings or destroy structural elements around your property with their constant chewing.
 
Along with property damage, rodents are also able to spread any diseases. They can be carriers of diseases, including hantavirus, salmonellosis, and rat-bite fever. They also often bring around parasites such as ticks and fleas, and these parasites can spread more illnesses like Lyme disease and the bubonic plague. Lastly, the build-up of rodent urine, feces, and fur can lead to respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma attacks. 

While rodents are difficult to deter, you can still take some measures to decrease their likelihood. These five steps can help you remove factors that attract mice and also keep them from getting inside. Here’s where to start:

However, even after taking these precautions, rodents still could become a problem if you’re unlucky. If you’re already experiencing a rodent problem, or are afraid that you might in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out to Patriot Pest Management for immediate assistance!

Instead of trying to deal with harmful rodents on your own, contact the pros at Patriot Pest Management. Mice and rats can be especially challenging to control as they are so invasive, so most attempts at DIY prevention and eradication just don’t work very well.
 
Let our team of experts address any infestations instead in a swift and reliable manner. We also provide ongoing rodent control services to deter them throughout the year. Just contact us today to learn more or schedule an inspection.