Rodent Proofing & More to Keep Mice & Rats Out of Your House in the Fall in Mantua Township, NJ

We are starting to see signs that summer is coming to an end and fall is right around the corner. It is a welcomed reprieve from the hot weather that summer always brings. However, the fall season also brings with it some challenges that homeowners often face including rodent infestations. These small animals are often trying their hardest to get inside homes as they start to feel the weather cool off. This means that homeowners need to do everything they can to get their homes ready to keep them out. Ross Environmental Solutions is here to share our best tips to help you keep rodents out of your house this fall and winter.

Tips to Keep Rodents Out of Your Home This Fall

If you are like most homeowners, the thought of any rodents in your home is pretty gross. No one wants to think they are sharing their home with these gross little animals. There are several things you can do to keep them out as fall approaches.
– Seal Your Home: It is vital that you seal any entries into your home. This doesn’t only mean the doors and windows either. Mice and rats will get into your home from even the smallest openings. All mice need is an opening the size of a dime to get through. You can seal any gaps or holes into your home using caulking or steel wool. Both are extremely effective at keeping rodents out. You should check all screens and doorways to your home as well. Replace broken screens and make sure that there are no gaps around doors and windows that need to be sealed. Also, make sure that any attic vents have screens as well as chimneys too.
– Store Pet Food Properly: There are many people that store their pet food in their garage. This is fine as long as it is stored in a rodent proof container. They can easily chew through a bag of dog, cat or bird food and are extremely attracted to all of those food sources.
– Clean Up the Yard: This is the time of year when the leaves start falling off of trees in droves. You will need to keep your yard free from leaf litter and other clutter that could offer a rodent a place to build a nest. This will help keep them out of your home as well.
– Fix Water Leaks: Not only will water leaks harm your home and cause water damage, but they will also attract rodents. If you have any slow leaks, make sure you’re getting them fixed to avoid rodents.

Rodent Control

If you have noticed signs of rodents already on your property or are looking for someone to perform some rodent exclusion in preparation for fall, you can turn to Ross Environmental Solutions to help keep rodents out of your home this fall and winter. Call us today!