Rodent Control
How can I tell I have a rodent problem?
Rodent activity is seldom observed during daylight hours, hence it is important to recognize signs of infestation, such as:
- Droppings
- Urination stains
- Greasy smear marks - wear they rub against obstacles in their path
- Gnawings - rodents gnaw on a wide variety of materials to keep their teeth short, e.g. woodwork, soft metals, soap, food containers etc.
- Short circuiting - rodents gnaw at electrical wiring to shorten their teeth
- Sounds - bumping, gnawing, squeaking and fighting sounds may be heard in the evening
- Nests - may be found hidden, usually made of rags, paper, cardboard, straw etc.
- Excitement of pets - pets such as dogs may become very excited over the intrusion of rodents, sometimes barking and clawing at the part of the building where rodents are active
- Odour - the long-term presence of rodent infestation creates a distinct odour
- Food missing - rodents often carry away food to their nests
- Burrows - some rodents burrow in soil areas such as garden beds, vegetable patches or under concrete slabs.
Where am I likely to find rodents in my home?
- Roof cavity
- Subfloor areas
- Garden areas
- Living areas
- Kitchen areas
- Garbage areas
- Outbuildings
- Behind electrical appliances or equipment
Why are rodents a problem?
- Spreading diseases
- Their fleas and lice can adversely affect pets and humans
- Contaminating food, food preparation areas and utensils, causing food poisoning
- Creating foul odours
- Chewing through electrical wiring which may result in fires
- Causing serious damage to buildings
- A large nuisance to everyone in your home and office!
What do I do if I have rodents in my home?
- Do not clean droppings, or disturb any nesting areas as the technician needs these signs to determine type of rodent and how best to eliminate it.
- Call Taylors Pest Services P/L ASAP!
Rodent Eradication
Taylors Pest Services P/L is highly trained in pest control
eradication techniques. They will assess the individual needs of your
property, identifying the particular species your premises are infested
with and the extent of infestation in order to determine the best regime.
In general a rodent eradication treatment involves the following:
- Baiting of roof void
- Baiting of subfloor areas
- Baiting all internal or external areas of premises using cardboard and tamper proof bait stations as appropriate
- Application of liquid rodenticide
- Application of rodent wax blocks
- Application of rodent tracking powder
- Use of sticky boards / glue boards
- Use of a non-poisonous monitoring bait (this indicates presence of rodent infestation)
- Rodent traps
By using Taylors Pest Services P/L you can rest assured that all of our pest control and treatment methods are Environmentally Friendly and most of all effective. With over ten years experience we guarantee you will be satisfied with the results.