Many common household pests can pose serious concerns and health risks to your family due to their ability to bite, sting, chew, and carry diseases (such as mosquitoes, fire ants, cockroaches and rodents).  In addition to being a nuisance, these pests can cause a significant amount of damage to your home. It is important to fully understand the dangers from these pests and how best to protect your home and family.

 

  

Rodents

Rodents (such as mice and rats) can enter your home through an opening as small as a nickel. It is important to inspect for rodent droppings in undisturbed areas such as pantries, and attics. Rodent droppings most often cause allergic reactions in human beings but can also cause disease. Our rodent control professionals can offer the expertise and knowledge of rodent extermination to best protect your health and rid your home of a rodent infestation. They will remove and repair area to prevent future infestation with a rodent exclusion.

 

Prevention Tips:

 

·Store boxes off the floor and move items often to prevent rodents from residing in undisturbed areas.

·Trim Trees and bushes so that they do not touch your home to prevent rodents from finding a way in from inclement weather.

·Seal cracks and holes, including areas where utilities and pipes enter the home.

·Store food in thick metal or plastic containers with tight lids

·Clean up spilled food right away immediately and wash dishes and cooking utensils soon after use.

·Keep outside cooking areas and grills clean.

·Do not leave pet food or water bowls out overnight.

·Keep bird feeders away from the house and use squirrel guards to limit access to the feeder by rodents.

·Use a thick plastic or metal garbage can with a tight lid and keep sealed at all times.

·If you find rodent feces, hear sounds of scurrying in the walls or see other signs of rodents, contact :

 

Call BAM Pest Control Services Inc. to inspect and treat the pest problem.