Rats and mice can cause
structural damage in homes, apartments, offices, and virtually any type of
building through gnawing, nest building and defecation.Mice will chew on just
about anything that, see as useful in building their nests. This could be wood,
paper, cloth, books,anything in a home or business building.A mouse will gnaw
and burrow into upholstered furniture or seats of cars to create a hidden, snug
nest.Insulation is not safe from mice either. Tunneling into insulation inside
walls.
Rodents
are well-suited to the Puget Sound region and have a high reproductive
rate. The pests compete well for resources with other scavengers (the mice
and rats have been known to attack other animals such as fish, birds, and
other mammals). Mice and Rats can burrow long distances to obtain food and
shelter from predators. Most can survive a fall of up to fifty feet,
making the duo fearless climbers and able to travel across power lines and
tree branches. AMPM Exterminators are expert mice and rat exterminators, and
the experienced technicians take great measures to prevent the mice and
rats from returning.
Mice
and Rats can be vectors for various diseases and bacteria. Rats
were historically the carriers for the Bubonic plague, and have been
responsible for millions of deaths worldwide. Rats are especially
problematic as carriers of disease because the rats often attempt to live
as close to humans as possible (food and garbage/waste provide a major
source of food and harborage for rodent populations). Ignoring a rat or
mice infestation can put families in danger of contracting various
diseases through contact with the rats fecal matter, nesting areas, or contact
with the family’s food.
Rodents can also cause
more basic damage in a variety of ways. The rats can contaminate attics
and crawl spaces with droppings and urine; can chew through expandable
foam, electrical wires, and even the wood inside of the homes; can destroy
gardens and eat contaminate food; and perhaps most damaging rats can
destroy the peace of mind and sense of security of
families.
Typically
it’s best to contact an experienced pest control company like AMPM
Exterminators that specializes in rodent extermination. An experienced
rodent exterminator will not only help with the extermination of the
rodent problem, but will also help determine entry points into
the property so these points can be sealed, keeping the mice and rats
outside.
Examining the data on the
resilient rodents shows the rat infestations could be due to the
construction boom that’s got the rodents on the move.As if traffic congestion
and skyrocketing housing costs weren’t enough for Seattleites to complain
about, here’s another problem to blame on Seattle’s recent growth spurt:
Rats Could be an unintended consequence of the Seattle building
construction boom.
Construction is
definitely playing a role in it. Many clients in older homes near a
property that is being redeveloped suddenly see the pests.When the home or
building is knocked down it eliminates the habitat, but not the rats. Now
the rats are on the move. So by living next door owners could wind up with
some new, unwelcome housemates.
Mice also will chew on the insulation around wires. This has been known to cause a real threat of fire.Mice will even build their nests in large electrical appliances, again chewing on or through insulation and wiring, which can cause the appliance to short circuit, malfunction, or lead to risk of fire.The mice have no respect for any item gnawing on and into just about any chewable item that is stored in the attic, basement, garage or closet including irreplaceable family heirlooms, valuables.
While new construction
may be increasing the number of sightings, rats have long thrived in
Seattle. Conditions here are perfect for rats as it doesn’t get that cold.
So the rats go unchecked through winter. Also due to the abundance of
lakes and streams and plenty of fresh water.
The need for pest control
services can come from folks in older homes in North Seattle, Magnolia and
Queen Anne, new construction in the suburbs isn’t any better. Sammamish
Plateau is rotten with rats. The water-retention ponds that come with some
newer houses are a habitat for rats.
Inspection
is an important first step in getting rid of rats. Once you know the location
of the rats, you can set traps or place bait.Exclusion is an important rodent
control technique. It will get rid of the rats by making it difficult for them
to enter the home or structure. Rats are easier to exclude than mice because
rats a typically larger. Mice can enter an opening as small as 3/8″ wide. All
openings greater that 1/4″ should be sealed to exclude mice. For rats, all
openings greater that 1/2″ should be sealed. Booming construction sites in
Greater Seattle Area may be contributing to rat infestation issues. Homes
and commercial businesses will be greatly affected. To get control of the
situation call AMPM pest control services for an experienced professional
to exterminate the rats on the move.
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