Practical Ways to Prevent Rodent Infestation

Rats and mice will shelter in hidden areas in homes, sheds, garages and gardens, particularly in walls, ceilings, under floors; behind or beneath drawers and bathtubs; behind furniture, machines and boxes; woodpiles, overgrown vegetation, animal pens, rubbish heaps; and in holes under buildings.

Signs of Rodent Infestation

If you have rodents, you will see signs of them in your home.

• Look for droppings beneath the sink, around food items and in drawers and cupboards.
• If you see a hole in food packaging that shouldn’t be there, it’s safe to assume it was chewed on by a rat or mice.
• If you investigate enough, you’d be able to discover nesting materials such as shredded fabric and papers, and dried plant matter.
• Lastly, you will smell something pungent when you go inside your garage, attic and other hidden places in your home.

When you notice any of these signs, it might be too late for you to get rid of them on your own. You can’t just use a rat pesticide that you bought from the local pest store without knowing what type of rodent species you’re dealing with. Using the wrong chemicals could be harmful for you, your family and your pets.