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Rats and Mice are cute when they are in the pet store, but if you’re sitting on your couch watching television the last thing in the world you want to see out of the corner of your eye is a rodent crawling across the floor.  Even worse, rats and mice can stay hidden in your walls or other nooks and crannies of your house until they cause noticeable damage.

Rodents can cause destruction to your home by chewing walls, floorboards, and even furniture and carpeting.  They are prolific gnawers and might even chew through wires, causing electrical problems or even creating a fire hazard in your home. 

Rodents are notoriously filthy.  They can soil flooring with their urine and droppings which they use to mark their trails.  They may also build nests inside your walls for breeding and can carry diseases as they crawl around your floors, counters, and cupboards seeking food sources.   Because of this, if you have pets or children crawling around on the floor, you’ll want to pay special care to rodent prevention.

Rats and mice both reproduce at exponential rates.  That means that as long as they have access to food and water, they can easily overwhelm your property in a very short time.  Keeping your eyes open for the earliest signs of a rodent infestation will help you nip the problem in the bud and save you time and money in the long run. 

A professional pest control service can help you determine where rodents may be hiding out on your property and assist you in designing a custom pest control program that will not only rid of these pests, but help prevent them from returning in the future.  For a free Los Angles pest control inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.

Rodents—particularly rats and mice—are among the most common household pests.  But they deserve special attention because they bring with them a unique set of problems. 

For one thing, they are known to carry and transmit a wide range of infectious diseases that can threaten the health and wellness of your family.  Another concern is how quickly these critters can reproduce.  Just two mice can produce up to 200 offspring in four months!  Rodents are also quite intelligent, which makes them difficult to catch or trap.  They even have the ability to extract bait from the traps without setting them off.  Furthermore, rodents can contaminate the food and any surface they come into contact with, which means even when they are not around you can still contract diseases from their nocturnal visits.

As with most pest control, the best way to control rodents is by taking preventative measures.  Since they often come in to your home searching for food, it is essential that you keep food sealed up and dishes washed.  You can also make sure there are no entry points around the outside of your house where small creatures can get inside. 

Keep an eye out for tell-tale signs of rodents, even if you haven’t seen them in the flesh.  Rodent droppings, foot prints in the dirt or dust, chew marks around baseboards or grates, and even noises inside the walls or ceilings.  

Don’t hesitate to address a rodent problem.  If you suspect rodents in your home, you should contact a professional pest control service like Accuracy Plus California.  With years of experience, we can help identify the extent of the problem and make recommendations for controlling the problem now and in the future.  For a free Los Angles pest control inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to www.accuracypluscalifornia.com.

Despite all the cartoons and kids’ shows featuring cute and cuddly mice and rats, these critters are actually one of the least welcome pests in any home.  Because they tend to live in unsanitary places, they can carry diseases into your house or place of business putting your health at risk.

Rats can live and breed anywhere in your home including inside drains; inside your flooring, walls and attic; in your garage; or even under furniture or in closets that don’t get used frequently. They thrive in areas where they have easy access to food and water, so keeping your home clean and any possible food sources sealed up is key to controlling and preventing an infestation. 

If you suspect you may have rats or mice on your property, look for these signs:

• Droppings
  Rats and mice both leave droppings everywhere they go.  These appear to be small dark pellets that usually range between 1/8-1/4 inch. 
• Gnawing or Rub Marks
  Rats and mice are constantly gnawing on things to keep their teeth sharp.  You may notice areas in your drywall or furniture that look like they’ve been chewed on.  Rats leave rub marks—greasy dark trails—along the passages that they travel regularly.
• Tracks
  Tracks can appear in the dirt outside or in the dust in your garage.  You’ll be able to see clearly the little feet and/or tails outlined along floors and walls.
• Odors
  Rats use urine to mark their passageways and they also have their own distinct odors which most pest control experts are experienced enough to determine.
• Sounds
  You may hear the sounds of scratching, chewing, or running through your walls, ceiling or doorways. 

During cold months, rats and mice may infest a home that doesn’t usually have pest issues.  They are seeking shelter, warmth and nourishment.  Before the cold weather hits, you may want to have a pest control expert come out to your property and look for problem areas to help you prevent any uninvited guests. 

Once you find rodents on your property, there are other ways to rid yourself of them including state of the art baits and traps.  However, it is best to consult with a professional before employing any of these methods to ensure the safety of any children or pets in your family.

For a free Los Angles pest control inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.