Cold wet northwest weather ignites a rats mice infestation in crawlspaces attics of seattle home and

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Rats invading their home or business, it’s often just one of those issues people don’t like to talk about. But the damage and disease these rodents can bring into a home or business necessitate that action be taken. To help educate seattle in the event of a rat infestation. Dues to the dangers of disease and infections that rats can pose, professional help for home or business has a rat problem. Rodents, mice and rats are problematic inside of any structure. While rodent issues will generally be more pervasive in areas where construction may be older and sanitation may not be ideal, rodents can infest any building. Recognition of a mouse or rat problem is not necessarily a reflection on one’s tidiness or cleanliness; it is unfortunately a byproduct of living in the Seattle and Puget Sound areas, and requires expertise and care to manage. Seattle’s rat population is increasing rapidly. Part of the reason could be attributed to the cold and wet weather. Rats want a nice and comfy place to eat and sleep. The rat pack found the perfect spot in a Seattle home. the crawlspace and attic. Thanks to some openings the size of a quarter that the nasty pests could easily access. Pest control Manage and Eliminate a rat problem Rats breed and colony size increases when the supply of food and water is steady and abundant in quantity. In order to prevent future infestations follow these guidelines: In terms of rat control an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. After an infestation has been dealt with or better yet, before it establishes itself– the key to a permanent solution to rat infestations is to make a property less attractive to rats. This requires a certain amount of effort and dedication to ongoing maintenance on the part of the property owner but the labor expended is well worth it. • Rat proof your house by closing off areas of easy access, including small gaps in foundations, roofs and rafter areas. Cover up ventilation openings with rat proof, high strength mesh. Fix or block other non-essential openings in walls, roofs and foundations. • Remove or trim back shrubs and plants that hug the sides of buildings. Rats, depending on the species use these as either a ladder to climb up into a structure or camouflage for burrowing near or into a home or business. Keep lawns closely mowed within 18 inches of the outside walls of structures. Remove woodpiles and debris from yards or move them farther from existing buildings. • Either police your bird feeder and diligently clean up any spillage or locate the feeders away from the house. Seed spillage from feeders is one of the prime attractants for rodents. • Do not feed pets outside of the house, or if you must, monitor the feedings personally and remove any leftover food from the exterior feeding area. Rats love to pillage pet food dishes and water bowls which can also attract other animals like opossums that are also capable of spreading disease to humans. • Do not store pet food in sheds or garages unless you are able to do so in containers that a rat cannot chew through. This means metal, glass, ceramic or heavy duty plastic containers with airtight seals only. • Keep indoor areas clean and free of food and water sources. Clean up food spills immediately and thoroughly. Store food items in chew-proof containers. Keep food preparation areas free of grease; use weak water and bleach solution to sanitize countertops and other areas where food is handled or sits for even small periods of time. • Repair leaky pipes and faucets immediately, avoid areas of standing water inside and adjacent to the house.


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