Mice, rats, and other rodents could be bothersome when they have infested your home. Rodents live in cities near people because they can find suitable food, water, and shelter to join our urban way of life. Rodents can chew electrical wires, putting you at risk for fires. Rats can chew through plastics, wood, drywall, glass, even cinderblocks. They can carry an array of diseases and germs, and are capable of causing damage to your home and a possible health hazard to you and your family. They can be transferred to humans through contamination by urine and feces, saliva, or bites.

Here's a closer look at rodents, the problems they cause and the major methods of rodent eradication.

Mice, rats and other rodents will gladly take advantage of your warm home, build nests using your insulation and feast on any food crumbs they can find. They can run up vertical surfaces and jump from counter to counter in your kitchen. Squirrels, gophers, porcupines and other rodents can be found in Minocqua and have been known to cause some serious trouble for homes and businesses. Their foraging habits bring them into rotting bacteria-laden environments, and they bring that rot into your food cabinets. Normally mice and other rodents forage for food in the wild however, this food is gone during the fall and winter, rodents come inside your home to feed, where they'll eat almost anything.

Are you finding bags chewed open, holes in your walls, and droppings in your kitchen? Keeping your home clean, particularly in problem areas like kitchens and bathrooms, is a great way to make it less appealing to any furry freeloaders. You can help prevent these rodents from coming back by making sure your trash is properly contained. Trash should be disposed of properly, and sanitary conditions should be impeccably maintained. Traps are one of the most basic and essential of rodent control tools, and the inspection and maintenance of traps is a common practice of in-house rodent management. Sometimes laying traps just doesn't work, and it isn't worth your hassle. Be vigilant and check for more droppings or call a professional rodent control company.

Common places rodents enter are through eaves on the roof, vents, electrical and plumbing holes, and around doors and windows. Any crack or gap larger than a quarter of an inch is a potential rodent entry point, so the first order of business is to start sealing those areas off. Don't let a rodent infestation get out of hand. If you've seen even one rat or mouse in or around your home, chances are very great that there are many more you can't see.

Although mice may look cute, they, like most rodents, are rapid breeders and can cause major destruction to your home. You're more likely to hear rodents than to actually see them, so make sure to listen for scratching and scuttling sounds at when these pests are most active. Rats are nocturnal and are commonly heard scratching and chirping in the middle of the night.

Rodent control is a process, not a program. It is a serious issue, and it only truly works if you implement measures to keep mice away from your home in the first place. Rodents and mice are persistent, but when you understand their weaknesses, you can get the upper hand. Knowledge and correct implementation is key to successful completion of any rodent exclusion. For effective rodent control it is important to determine if you have a mouse or rat infestation. If you’ve got a rodent control problem, nip them in the bud right away with the expert assistance of Prompt Action Pest Control.

The best time for residential rodent control is right now. Whether you need residential pest control or commercial pest control, you deserve a company you can trust. It is best to target them when populations are small before it becomes a full-blown infestation. Considering the fact that rodents can reproduce quickly, the process of getting rid of them may take a while. The risks of poisoned rats or other animals dying in inaccessible areas of a building can cause terrible odors that often last for weeks or even months, so a certified pest control company that knows their trade is the best choice for the job.

Our company consists of certified wildlife specialists and animal control operators that are trained with the most advanced rodent control techniques, ranging from rodent control through trapping to rodent damage repair, rodent prevention, and exclusion services. Not only do we have the experience to safely deal with the infestation, but the techniques and materials we use are proven to work. We proudly service all of Minocqua WI area focusing on helping residents live in a rat and mice free environment. Protect your home, your family, and your health by giving Prompt Action Pest Control a call today. Call 877-877-6678. Let us provide you with a more enjoyable living environment for everyone.