Top 6 ways to keep rodents out of your home

RATS AND MICE AND HOW TO KEEP THEM AWAY!

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Rodents like mice and rats can cause serious damage, contaminate food, and create fire and health risks for your family. To avoid rodent pest control, protect your home with these simple but effective strategies.

1. Seal all entry points

Rodents can squeeze through tiny gaps in walls, doors, and windows. Inspect your home for holes, cracks, and gaps around pipes or vents. Use steel wool, caulk, or weatherproof seals to close off any potential entry points. Add door seal strips if you have gaps at the bottom of external doors.

2. Keep your home clean

Rodents are attracted to food scraps and hide in clutter. Store food in airtight containers, clean up crumbs promptly, and regularly take out rubbish. Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen and pantry reduces the chances of an unwanted rodent.

3. Feeding birds

You may love the idea that you're feeding the local birds, but in reality they eat only a tiny amount of what you put out, so you're actually feeding the local mice and rats. It's a surefire way to attract rodents to your home.

4. Maintain your yard

Trim bushes and trees that touch your house and keep grass short. Remove piles of leaves, wood, or debris near your home. Rodents often use these as hiding spots before entering your house. And keep that BBQ clean!

5. Compost bins

If you want a composter, its well worth investing in a rodent-proof compost bin with a firm fitting lid. If you pile everything in the open, you're providing a lovely rodent home right next to your house ... with free breakfast!

6. Monitor water sources

Rodents need water to survive. Fix leaking taps, pipes, or irrigation systems. Ensure gutters and drains are clean and don’t allow standing water to accumulate near your home.

When to call a professional

If you see more than one mouse or rat around your home or garden, it's likely you have an infestation. If you notice droppings, gnaw marks, or hear unusual sounds at night, especially in the roof space and walls, it's time to call Button Pest Control. Our residential pest control services target rodents safely and effectively, giving you peace of mind for your families safety, and a rodent-free home.