No one wants to find a mouse in their house or rats on the roof. However, rodents are a common culprit in infesting homes, especially during winter when they seek warmer, more comfortable shelter. While you may not see the rodents scurrying around, you can often hear them and sometimes even smell them. When this happens, you should enlist the help of professionals. Here’s why:
The Dangers of Rodent Infestations
The primary concern with rodent infestations is contamination. Rodents can easily get into and contaminate food products, especially when they’re not properly sealed. Their feces and urine can also transmit diseases and cause allergic reactions. Along with these hazards, rodents have a way of causing property damage, especially rats, which will chew through anything: wires, insulation, even worn out pipes and structural elements.
Why DIY Solutions Often Fail
You may be tempted to try and get rid of a rodent infestation on your own. Unfortunately, that’s often easier said than done. Rodent behavior makes removing them from your home tricky. They have hidden, tucked away nests, they breed rapidly, and they have a way of resisting amateur methods. Over-the-counter products for rodent elimination frequently fall short. And the ones that are effective are usually unsafe for pets and small children.
The Benefits of Professional Rodent Control
One core reason why you should call professionals is because they’ll know where to look and what to look for when identifying a rodent infestation. They can also offer safe, effective, customized treatment plans, rather than one-size-fits-all store bought “solutions.” After treating the infestation using professional-grade products and techniques, a professional rodent control team can offer assistance with long-term prevention and ongoing monitoring.
What to Expect from a Professional Service
A professional rodent control company will always start with an initial assessment and inspection. This is where they discover the extent of the infestation. Next, they will develop a custom plan to help you remove the problem using safe removal techniques and exclusion methods. Once your home is rodent-free, they will go over preventative measures you can take so the rodents don’t return.
Choosing a professional rodent control team over DIY options often means the difference between a quick infestation elimination and wasting your valuable time and money on solutions that don’t deliver. Command Pest Control, a veteran-owned rodent control company in Pompano Beach, has decades of experience in removing rodent infestations. Call us at 954-943-0008 or contact us online for a free inspection.
