When to Call a Rodent Exterminator

Metro Orlando FL | Kissimmee - Sanford - Leesburg

At Heron, we know how distressing a rodent infestation can be. Seeing one or two mice or rats in your home is often a bad sign there are many more hidden elsewhere. Bottom line, you should always call a rodent exterminator when you find evidence of mice or rats in your home!

Rodents can Cause Property Damage

Rodents come in all shapes and sizes, from fluffy-tailed squirrels to over-sized roof rats. Whether it’s a field mouse or a chipmunk, all rodents have one thing in common: they love to chew. Because a rodent’s incisors never stop growing, it has to gnaw on things to wear down its teeth; otherwise, the incisors could grow through its lower jaw and prevent the rodent from opening its mouth. From drywall to hardwood, a rodent can chew through most anything, making the walls and other objects in your home perfect for wearing down its teeth. It can also chew through wires, causing short circuits or potential fires under the right conditions. If squirrels or mice get into your attic or basement, they will chew holes in your boxes and build nests within furniture, clothing, and the walls.

Rodents can Cause Illness

These pests also leave behind dander, which can cause allergic reactions such as hives or asthma attacks. When rodents get into your cabinets and pantries, they contaminate food items as they chew through boxes and leave behind urine and feces. Eating or touching contaminated items puts you in direct contact with infectious rodent-borne diseases such as rat-bite fever. Because female rodents such as rats can breed as many as 15 times in one year, it won’t take long before a colony has infested your home through the fall and the winter.

When Should I Call a Rodent Exterminator?

Immediately! Rodents can squeeze through tiny cracks, crevices and other openings around your home. Once inside, it won’t take long for them to find a hiding place out of sight. The experts at Heron Home & Outdoor can identify and block these pest entryways, preventing entrance into your home. Without preventative rodent control, rodents can come inside and breed through the fall, creating a massive and serious infestation. Our team will not only eradicate existing infestations, but also create a barrier that protects your home against future invasions of rodents or other outdoor pests. Contact us for a free quote today!