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Signs of Rodent Infestation in Jacksonville Homes
WHY YOU NEED A RODENT CONTROL PROFESSIONAL
Professional rodent control offers targeted solutions that go beyond DIY traps and repellents. Experts identify hidden entry points and nesting sites while employing advanced techniques for safe and effective removal. For Jacksonville residents, this is particularly important as rats and mice can thrive in the humid environment and adapt quickly to human activity. Professional services not only eliminate current infestations but also implement prevention strategies, such as sealing gaps and applying eco-friendly deterrents. Additionally, professionals are trained to handle health risks associated with rodent infestations, ensuring your family and property are protected.
Getting rid of rats and mice can be a real chore once they’ve gotten comfortable. A single litter can produce up to nine new ones, that will be ready to reproduce in six weeks to three months. This is why you should call us at Knockout Pest Control at the first sign of rodents in your Jacksonville, FL home or business.
How to Prevent Rodent Infestations
Preventing rodents in your Jacksonville home starts with securing potential entry points. Inspect your property for gaps or cracks in walls, foundations, and rooflines, sealing them with durable materials like steel wool or caulk. Proper food storage is essential; use airtight containers to keep rodents from accessing food sources. Regularly clean up crumbs, pet food, and other debris that might attract pests.
Outdoor maintenance is also key—trim back overhanging branches and remove clutter from around your home’s foundation. Combining these steps with routine inspections can significantly reduce your risk of infestation.
Location Matters With Rodent Infestations
Living in the northeast region of Florida has some major advantages, not only for humans, but for rodents as well. The ocean, river, lakes, and retention ponds in the area, make Northeast Fl, a habitat that is quite conducive to rats, mice, and other rodents, because they provide these pests with sources of both food and water. Once they find a desired location, they then try to find a nearby place for shelter and breeding.
Differences Between Rats & Mice
While both rats and mice are common household pests, they have distinct behaviors and physical characteristics. There are different challenges with each type of infestation:
RATS
Rats can be difficult to control because they are very good at finding safe places that are hard for humans to reach. This can include tight attic areas and spaces between walls. It’s even common for rats to burrow under concrete slabs and porches in search of a place to settle.
In addition to their ability to find safe havens in homes and offices, they are wary by nature. They instinctively avoid anything new that is introduced into their familiar environment. This includes common methods of rodent extermination like bait and traps.
MICE
Smaller than rats, mice are more curious which can make them easier to control with traps. However, they are able to begin reproducing at about six weeks of age, which means you could have a big problem on your hands if you miss only a few while trying to remove them from your home or business.
Mice are mostly nocturnal, but they will come out during the day if something disturbs their nest. They are very fast runners and can squeeze through very small gaps, about the size of a dime, which makes them experts at snatching food and getting back to safety.
DANGERS OF RODENTS
Besides leaving a noticeable stench, rodents in your home or business can pose serious health issues to your family or customers. It’s no secret that rats and mice carry and spread parasites, viruses, and disease. Even if they don’t come into direct contact with a rodent, people can become ill after coming into contact with urine or feces.
CUSTOMIZED CONTROL
An experienced pest control company, like Knockout Pest Control, knows how to remove rats, mice, and other rodents from houses, offices, and other commercial structures. We can also develop a customized plan to address any entry points to prevent rodents from re-infesting your structure.