Mice and Rat Control in the Winter in Salt Lake City, Utah
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Mice and rats in winter | Animal removal & prevention
As the weather continues to get cooler in the winter time in Salt Lake City, UT, rats and mice will attempt to get inside your home. When a rodent gets inside your home they can cause damage and destruction and make the members of your household uncomfortable. Sometimes rodents can go unnoticed for a while, especially if they are in the attic or basement or another part of the home that people do not visit frequently.
At Animal Removal & Prevention, we are rodent control experts for mice, rats, and other pests in Layton, Salt Lake City, and the surrounding areas.
In This blog
- What is the difference between rats and mice?
- How do I know if I have rodents in my home?
- Why are there rodents in my home?
- Why is it important to remove rodents?
- How can you prevent rodents in Salt Lake City?
- Rats and Mice in Attics
- Rats and Mice in Kitchens
- Get An Estimate for Rat, Mice, and Rodent Control in Salt Lake City, UT
What is the difference between rats and mice?
Rats and mice can look very similar and it can be difficult to tell the species apart. Some main distinguishing factors between mice and rats are their size, their ears, and their snout shape. Rats are larger than mice with smaller ears and a rounded snout. Mice have large eyes and ears and have triangular-shaped snouts.
How do I know if I have rodents in my home?
A lot of our customers are unsure about whether or not they actually have a problem with rodents! We’ll get calls that ask “How do I know if I have mice or rats in my house?” Don’t worry, we’ve got answers.
Some signs of rodents in your home are:
- Seeing rodent droppings
- Pawprints and grease markings
- Crumbs and food
- Holes in fabric and food containers
- Chew/gnaw marks
- Soiled attic insulation
- Chewed wires
- Scurrying or scratching noises
- Seeing the mice, rats, and other rodents visually
Why are there rodents in my home?
Rodents are drawn to consistent food sources and warmth. Rodents can get in through small openings in the roof or cracks and crevices in the home. Additionally, rats and mices can get in through open doors, windows, and the garage. Rats and mice will chew holes in the roof and will get into the attic space. Sometimes rats are drawn to things in your yard such as certain plants in your garden or trash in your trash can.
Why is it important to remove rodents?
It is important to remove rats and mice from your property first and foremost because they do not belong inside of your home. Rats and mice carry a lot of bacteria and can transmit harmful viruses and make you and members of your household sick. Additionally rats can cause a lot of damage and destruction. They will chew holes in things and if they get into the attic space, they can soil the insulation, gnaw on boards and wires and make the attic a mess. Rats and mice reproduce quickly and the sooner you get their population under control the less severe the damage will be and the easier it will be to manage them. Oftentimes, it takes quite a while to get rodent populations under control and to completely get rid of rats and mice from your home.
Rodent prevention Service in Salt Lake city
Rodents are attracted to the warmth of your home and the food they have access to. There are certain things you can do to prevent rodents from getting into your home and to prevent them from being drawn to your property. One thing you can do to keep rodents away is to keep your yard and garden clean, properly dispose of garbage, keep doors, windows and the garage closed, hire a company to complete exclusion work and do seal outs to make sure rodents can’t get in, Have your roof and home inspected for damage, holes, cracks and crevices where rats and mice can get in and properly store food. The best thing to do to prevent rodents is to hire a pest control company for preventative rodent treatments.
How to get rid of rats and mice?
If you have mice and rats in your home, it is important to have them controlled by a professional pest control company like Animal Removal and Prevention. With rodent reproduction being so quick, it is crucial to get their population under control as soon as possible to avoid an infestation. Animal Removal and Prevention offers rodent pest control and preventative rodent treatments. If you have mice or rats in your home in Layton, Bountiful, Murray and other parts of Salt Lake City, UT, call us today to schedule a rodent inspection.
Rats, Mice, and Other Rodents in Attics
Rats and mice will get into the attic and can destroy the insulation, chew and gnaw on the boards and can even chew on wires which is a fire hazard. Rats can get in through vents or even the attic fan, so it is important to have them sealed out properly. If the insulation is soiled, it is crucial to have it removed and the area disinfected. Animal Removal and Prevention offers rodent seal out, insulation removal, sanitation and replacement attic insulation. If you need attic insulation services for your home in Magna, Kearns, Holladay, Draper and Millcreek, Utah, contact Animal Removal and Prevention today to schedule a rodent inspection.
Rats and mice in the kitchen | Signs of rodents
Have you found holes in food packing and bite marks on food? You might have a rodent in your kitchen and quite possibly have more than one rodent in your home. Rats and mice carry a lot of bacteria and can transmit harmful viruses, so it is important they are not near your living area or your food. If you suspect rats or mice have been in your pantry or gotten into food, make sure to throw the food away. Make sure to avoid leaving pantry doors open or food left out. During the winter, with the holidays, your family might leave out desserts or snacks and that is an open invitation for mice and rats to feast.
Rodent Exterminator in Salt Lake City, UT | Animal removal & Prevention
For rat and mice control in Salt Lake City, Summit Park, Tooele, Weber, Wood Cross and West Jordan, contact Animal Removal and Prevention.
Animal Removal and Prevention will have one of their rodent specialists to do a comprehensive inspection and determine the most effective treatment for your situation. Additionally, they will inspect entry points and check your insulation. Animal Removal and Prevention can do it all from the rodent removal to the seal out to the insulation removal and replacement. Contact us today to schedule your rodent inspection today.
