- How are rats getting into my roof, false ceiling or AC vents?
- What is the most effective way to eliminate rodents inside a home?
- Why aren't my rat traps or glue boards working anymore?
- What is pest-proofing, and how does it keep rodents out?
How are rats getting into my roof, false ceiling or AC vents?
Through gaps you wouldn't think count: roof edges, unscreened vents, AC pipe openings, cable holes and drains.
Mice need about 6 mm and rats about 2 cm. They climb pipes, cables and trees touching the roof. If you hear scratching at night, they are probably already inside.
What is the most effective way to eliminate rodents inside a home?
Combine inspection, sealing entry points, and trapping or tamper-resistant bait stations.
Avoid loose poison in roofs and walls: dead rodents in places you can't reach smell terrible.
Why aren't my rat traps or glue boards working anymore?
Rodents learn. They avoid new objects, and traps fail when placed wrongly, baited wrongly, too few, or when other food is easy to reach.
Glue boards also stop working when dusty. Place traps along walls where rodents run, change the bait and secure your food.
What is pest-proofing, and how does it keep rodents out?
Sealing every gap pests use to enter, with metal mesh, sealant, door sweeps and vent covers, so they can't get in.
Rodents gnaw through foam and plastic, so use metal. This is the difference between treating the problem and preventing it.
This guide offers general information. The right treatment depends on a proper inspection of your property. Timeframes and warranties vary by product and site conditions.
