Rodents are shelter seekers. They look for food and warmth. Their unpleasant infestation can put your house and health at risk. Follow the below steps to prevent these disease-bearing creatures.

Seal the gaps: Rats can get into your house through gaps and holes. It’s good to seal them with caulk, wire wool, cement or metal kick. They can also enter the house through damaged drains. If you are not sure how a pest is entering your house, seek help from pest control experts.

How to Rodent-proof Your House?

Declutter and clean: Clutter offers a perfect place for rodents to hide and breed. Declutter your space and keep objects away from the wall. Make sure all trash is thrown into the dustbin regularly. Clean pipes and drains regularly.

Eliminate potential food sources: Store dry foods in tightly sealed containers and do not leave any food on the food counter. Clean up any spillages immediately.

Use natural pest repellants: Place peppermint oil, cayenne pepper, pepper, cloves around the home. Sprinkle crushed pepper near openings and holes. You can also use rodent repellent spray.

Ways To Keep Rodents Away From The Store

Create a bait station: Trap rodents using a bait station and release it safely. You can use dried fruits, nuts and bacon to bait the rats.

Keep your garden tidy: Keep cleaning the garden and keep it free of debris, woodpiles that could serve as nesting sites for rats.

Be careful while feeding the pets or birds: If you are feeding pets or birds, then you need to be extra careful because food encourages rats too. Clean the platter pets’ regularly. If you are feeding garden birds, use a feeder basket.

The above are the best pest control methods. Implement them for a week or two to see reduced infestation.

If your vehicle is infested by rats, Read the blog Protect Your Car From Rats With Rodent Spray.

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