Mice & Rats: How to Get Rid of Them in Melbourne
PestZ Pest Control Melbourne
Rodent Control Melbourne
No one wants to have mice or rats in their home, and unfortunately, they’re not easy to get rid of on your own. From the damage they can cause to disease they can carry, it’s smart to leave these pests to the professionals at Pest Control Melbourne. If you do find yourself facing an infestation of rats or mice, use these tips to make sure your housemates stay healthy and your home remains rodent-free.
Identify if you have a rat or mouse
If you’re dealing with rats or mice, you have a long-term problem on your hands that is going to need a lot of time and energy invested into it. To start with, identify if you’re dealing with a rat or mouse. Mice are small and can squeeze into pretty small spaces, but they also like to live in groups. If you have seen any sort of pack behavior from your critters, chances are you’ve got mice rather than rats—but if there is just one, look out for its tail.
Non-toxic methods
If you’re an organic gardener, or have other health concerns that preclude using poison every time a mouse (or rat) shows up at your door, don’t despair. There are a number of methods to trap and remove these creatures without putting them down. Some are easy to put together, while others require patience and planning ahead. If you can use non-toxic methods, do so because poisons can cause more problems than they solve in urban areas. Here are three ways to capture mice without harming them and some tips for dealing with rats..
100% DIY methods
DIY pest control can be a lot more effective than hiring an exterminator. While people might think it is better and cheaper, but you will spend less time and money if you hire a reputable exterminator. They are trained, certified and knows what they are doing. That said, there are still several ways to manage pests yourself that you can use instead of calling on professionals—just make sure you read up on DIY methods first so that you don’t inadvertently exacerbate your problem or hurt yourself with pesticides. There are safe ways to approach rodents at home; baits being one of them. Place baits around your house in areas where rats have been spotted or have access to food sources like pet food or garbage cans.
100% poison options
Although rat poison is widely available and often used, there are a number of risks associated with using rat poison as an extermination method. The amount of time it takes for rats to die after eating poison can take hours or even days, giving rats more than enough time to scatter their poison-laced droppings over everything in your home or business. If these poisoned rats are ever seen by children or pets (especially dogs), they can pose serious health risks because rats often carry diseases like leptospirosis and Hantavirus. Even if you successfully trap and kill every last rat you see, there’s no way to ensure they’re not going to come back with friends at some point down the road.
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