Some rodents, like mice, may look cute. And, some rodents, like rats, are despised. But, no matter the type of rodent, you want to them stay out of your Salem and Portland home this fall. Rodents in your home are never a good thing as they can spread disease, contaminate food, and chew on wires.
Rodents love the temperate climate in Oregon, which is why it is so important to take steps to keep them out of your home this fall. Below we offer our top five tips to do just that.
Top four tips for keeping rodents out of your house this fall
1. Be careful with food
Rodents enter you Salem and Portland home because they are looking for three things: shelter, water, and food. It is the last item on that list that will most often bring in rodents. If they have easy access to food in your house, they will just keep coming. The best way to secure your food is by putting it in plastic or otherwise secure containers. Also, always clean up food from your counters and in your sink.
2. Remove water sources
Another thing that rodents need is water. Fall is a great time to check in with any leaks or drips from your pipes and drains. This will cut off the rodents from water sources, which will keep them out of your home.
And, actually, fixing leaky pipes and drains is extremely helpful in general. So, with this step not only are you making your home unattractive to rodents, but you are also performing much-needed maintenance.
3. Remove leaves from around your home
Fall is a great time in Oregon, with the amazing color on the trees. But, while you can enjoy the fall color, try not to let those leaves pile up by your home. In order to discourage rodents from coming to your home, you should clean your gutters of leaves regularly and remove them from your yard. Piles of leaves and debris provide shelter and security for rodents. If they don’t have that, they will leave your home alone.
4. Call Squish Pest Control
If the above steps do not seem to be working—i.e. rodents are still coming into your home. Or if you want the security of knowing that your home will be safe from rodents all winter long, call Squish Pest Control. We have over twelve years of experience in pest control, so you know that we can get the job done.
Contact Squish Pest Control today and you will be amazed at our same-day service and a free quote. Our fully trained and licensed staff are ready and able to keep rodents from your home this fall. Let us secure your home from rodents this fall so that you can live your life. And remember, results are 100% guaranteed with Squish Pest Control, so on the off-chance that rodents do invade your home, call us back, and we will be happy to come back out and remove them from your Salem and Portland home for good.
