Rodent Control Services in East DFW, Texas
Various conditions and factors can cause rodents, such as rats and mice, to look for shelter in or near your home. Changes in weather like heavy rain, the heat of summer, and even the winter chill will have rodents looking to your home for food and shelter. Popular areas where they can be found include, but are not limited to, barns, attics, sheds and garages. Regardless of which, no one wants to find these critters in our around their homes and can quickly have you searching for “rodent exterminator near me.” Luckily, Mosquito Joe offers rodent control services to keep rats and mice our of your yard and away from your home.
How to Control a Rodent Infestation
Since rats and mice are attracted to our homes because they can offer food, water, and shelter, the most effective rodent control is denying them access to these! Here are some steps you can take to control a rodent infestation:
- Deny them food by cleaning up any spilled food and water, as well as storing food in air-tight containers.
- Keep kitchen garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids.
- Pick up pet food dishes and water when not actively in use.
- Patch and repair any holes.
- Be sure the vent covers fit properly and are in good repair.
- Don’t feed wild birds as spilled seed attracts and feeds rats and mice.
- When composting, ensure to cover scraps fully.
- Prune any branches that overhang your roof, or that grow close to the roof.
- Pick up fallen fruit or vegetables in the garden.
- Keep the grass mowed short, trim shrubs, and remove leaf litter.
- Hire a professional rodent pest control company, like Mosquito Joe!
How Do Professionals Get Rid of Rodents?
At Mosquito Joe, we use natural and eco-friendly solutions to control and repel rodent populations.
- Step 1 – Inspection: We look to identify areas around your home where a rat or mouse could enter
- Step 2 – Trapping: Begin removing rodents by trapping them
- Step 3 – Evaluation: After trapping, we evaluate the rodent population around your home
- Step 4 – Barrier Treatment: We apply a barrier treatment around your home to deter rats and mice.
The goal of our rodent control service to keep them out of your home from the first place.
Contact Mosquito Joe for a Rodent Control Quote
We work to protect your home from rodents without risking the health of your family. Call us today at 214-736-4297 or fill out our online quote request form. We’ll be happy to provide you with information about our affordable and effective rodent control services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What risks do rodents pose?
Not only can mice and rats cause structural damage to your property by making holes or destroying insulation. They are also known to carry pests, like fleas and ticks, as well as carry allergens and pathogens.
In addition, as a rodent dies and decay, they leave behind a smell and further attract other insects.
Do Chemicals have to be used in rodent control services?
While many pest control companies utilize rodenticides to kill rodents on a property, Mosquito Joe does not. We use eco-friendly solutions to control the population and establish a protective barrier around your home.
How much does rodent control cost?
Prices vary as every property and rodent issue is different – we work to customize our services to meet your specific needs. However, if you give us a call or request an online quote we would be happy to provide you with a free rodent control quote!
