By nature, rodents are pests. Their sharp, ever-growing teeth drive them to destroy. Their bodies are built to carry and transport dangerous diseases. Rodents’ habits draw them to our homes where they can cause trouble and leave us wanting to tear our hair out! Here in Woodburn, the most common rodents you will find trying to invade your home are rats, mice, and squirrels. These pests are notorious for infesting homes to find food, water, shelter and, during the colder months, warmth.

Problems Rodents Cause

For centuries, people have been underestimating the threat that rodents pose. In fact, when a plague dubbed ‘Black Death’ swept across the world, no one suspected for a moment that rodents were actually a big part of the cause. When rodents invade homes, they bring the potential to cause sickness with them, most commonly in the form of bacteria and disease. Some of the many harmful diseases that rodents have been known to carry include:

• Hantavirus
• Lassa Fever
• Leptospirosis
• Lymphocytic Chorio-Meningitis
• Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever
• Plague
• Salmonellosis

Another problem that rodents cause is property damage, inflicted by the gnawing away at the items inside your home, and even your home itself, with their sharp front incisors. By nature, rodents have a constant need to chew in order to keep their teeth at a reasonable length. So if those rodents find their way inside, your home is at risk!

Signs Rodents Leave Behind

When rodents invade homes, they leave behind a number of signs that can be used to identify their presence, including:

• Fecal matter left behind around food packages, inside drawers or cupboards, and under sinks
• Holes chewed through floors and walls that they use as entry and exit points throughout your home
• Shredded paper, plant matter, or fabric being used as nesting materials
• Signs of gnawing on packaged goods

Prevention Steps For Rodents

When it comes to keeping rodents out of your home, there are a few things you can do as a homeowner:

• Inspect your home’s exterior foundation for cracks or gaps that rodents could use to get inside. Seal these areas off using a caulking gun.
• Consider storing your food inside heavy-duty containers and out of reach of any rodents.that do gain access to your home.
• Search around your property and remove potential rodent nesting sites; areas such as leaf piles and deep mulch are favorite places for rodents to hide.

How Kanga Can Help You Get and Keep Rodents Out

If, despite your precautions, rodents still find a way into your home, the professionals at Kanga are here to help. Our rodent trapping and exclusion services are designed to quickly and efficiently rid your home of rodents and keep it that way! Don’t wait to get the extra protection and care that your home deserves. Instead, reach out to us today!