You might be thinking 老鼠 and 老鼠 aren’t really a problem in Southern Nevada. Unfortunately, rodents are a year-round pest problem here in 拉斯维加斯 and 亨德森. Believe it or not, rodents are actually a very common problem in the fall and winter months. This is because as our temperatures drop, rodents and other pests will look to make their way indoors to wait out the colder months. To avoid dealing with rodents inside your property this time of year, keep reading to learn Western Exterminator’s tips to keep them away!

冬天的啮齿动物

啮齿动物 are sneaky critters and often only come out at night when the house is at rest. Once they make their way inside and establish nests, you will start to see activity or at least signs of 老鼠 (or possibly 屋顶的老鼠). These common pests are resourceful creatures that can enter a building or home through the smallest opening or crack, and require very little space to travel inside. 老鼠 can easily fit through spaces as small as a nickel!

Rats are common winter pests in 拉斯维加斯 and 亨德森 NV - Western Exterminator of 拉斯维加斯

老鼠和 屋顶的老鼠 在室内寻求庇护, 尤其是在冬季, and once inside can cause more than just an unpleasant infestation. 啮齿动物 put homes at risk for electrical fires by gnawing through wires. 更频繁地, 虽然, 啮齿动物作为媒介, 携带的细菌, 如沙门氏菌, on their bodies and contaminating food sources, 厨房的表面, 和设备. The common white-footed deer mouse is also known to transmit the potentially fatal Hantavirus.

简单预防鼠患技巧

幸运的是, there are many ways you can proactively prevent and get rid of rodent infestations in your home. Our top ten tips to prevent 老鼠 and 老鼠 in the winter and all year long are as follows.

Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens.
Screen vents and openings to chimneys.
Seal cracks and holes on the outside of the home, including areas where utilities and pipes enter the home, 使用填缝材料, 钢丝绒, 或者两者兼有.
Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly.
Keep attics, garages, and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry.
Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the foundation and windows.
消除所有潮湿部位, including leaking pipes and clogged drains that provide the perfect breeding site for pests.
Inspect items such as boxes, grocery bags, and other packages brought into the home.
Keep shrubbery trimmed and cut back from the house.
If you suspect a pest infestation in your home, contact a licensed pest professional to inspect and treat the pest problem.

How to Get Rid of 啮齿动物 in 拉斯维加斯

If you spot evidence of a rodent infestation, do not hesitate to act to handle the problem. 啮齿动物 are known to reproduce quickly, and a small problem can turn into a big issue overnight if left untreated. For this reason, it’s always best to enlist the help of a professional rodent control company. Contact the experts at Western Exterminator of 拉斯维加斯 to learn how we can protect you from 老鼠 and 老鼠!