Mice and rats are very common pests in both urban and rural areas. Despite the fact that people have been dealing with rodents for hundreds of years now, there are still many myths related to them. In order to control rodents, it is crucial to be able to separate the facts from myths. This is why we have created a shortlist of 5 myths about rodents.
1. Chewing damage is the main issue related to rodents
Whilst it is true that there are cases where property damage caused by mice and rats is very high, it is also true that the health risks linked to rodents are much worse. After all, you can always fix the damage in your home or office caused by rodents and you can do this in a matter of days, but there are many diseases and health problems caused by rodents that are difficult to heal. These rodents can pollute food and spread different diseases. Trichinosis, leptospirosis and salmonella are some of the parasites and viruses carried by rats.
2. The perfect rodent trap bait is cheese
The truth is that professionals in this field usually use fruit, meats and chocolate. Mice like cheese, but they prefer these foods. They even like seeds more than cheese. If you are living in an area where the climate is dry, moist foods can serve as perfect baits.
3. Mice and rats leave the structure once they consume rat poison
This is another myth. Most of rat poisons don’t cause any radical changes in rats before they die. In addition, it takes a few days after the consumption before they die. The most common place where poisoned rodents die is in their burrows or nests.
4. Rodent infestation is always linked to poor sanitation
If there is a proper sanitation in the building, the chances of rodent infestation will be reduced, but this doesn’t mean that perfectly clean businesses and homes can’t witness the emergence of rats and mice.
5. Rats and mice chew solid materials to sharpen their teeth
Rodents have the ability to sharpen their teeth by grinding their teeth against each other. The reason why they chew almost everything around them is to collect materials for making nests.
How to Get Rid of Rodents
Rodents are one of the largest groups of mammals on the planet with over 3.000 species. They can be found all over the world and although they can look innocent and cute, they can do a lot of damage if they live inside your house. Rats, mice and squirrels are some of the rodents that can cause a lot of problems in UK homes. There are many people who use chemicals to solve this problem, but this procedure can be expensive and dangerous. If you are looking for a more natural solution then follow these tips.
Eliminating Rodents Indoors
First and foremost, cover and seal all the cracks and holes that can be used by rodents. After that, you will need to catch all the rodents that are already living in and around your home. You can use many humane traps to capture them and release them in the wilderness if you want. Once you have eliminated all the rodents that have dwelled in your home, it is the right time to use some repellents. Mothballs, rags soaked in ammonia, Camphor balls, wild animal urine (foxes) are some of the things that you can use in the places where rodents usually occurred in the past. In addition, you can buy a cat too!
Eliminating Rodents Outdoors
In addition to the repellents you use in your home, you can also make your garden less desirable for rodents. If you have any waste bins outside, make sure that they are properly sealed and closed. You can also use urine from wild animals like foxes on the shrubs and trees and plant mint (rodents can’t stand the smell of mint).
These are natural ways that you can get rid of rodents but there are other methods too that professional pest control companies use to eliminate rodent problems. If you’re experiencing a rodent problem and need help, please contact us now.
