Pest control referrals, Augusta, Georgia
Rat and mouse control in Augusta, Georgia
Scratching overhead at night, droppings in a drawer, chewed food packets. Rodents want the same things you do, and a mouse needs only a very small gap to get in.
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How to recognise rats and mice
CDC names droppings and gnaw marks as the two main signs. Droppings are pointed at one end and often turn up in cabinets, drawers and other places out of plain sight. Gnaw marks show that rodents were active, though alone they may only show past activity.
One way to tell if the problem is current is to clean the area properly and look again. Droppings that reappear point to rodents still being there. Sounds in walls and ceilings after dark, and greasy marks along a route, are worth mentioning on the call too.
Why rodents get into Augusta, Georgia houses
A mouse can fit through a hole the width of a pencil. That leaves a lot of openings in any house, new or old: gaps around pipes and utility lines, vents, eaves, and the space between the foundation and the ground.
If your house sits on a crawl space, or has brick that has settled over the years, there may be more of those gaps to check. Woodpiles, pet food and bird seed near the house give rodents a reason to stay.
Source: CDC, how to seal up.
What a rodent visit usually involves
A good visit spends time on how they're getting in. Expect a look around the outside, the roofline, the attic and any crawl space, plus the kitchen. Most plans combine trapping or bait stations with closing up the entry points.
EPA restricts rodenticides for consumers to ready-to-use bait stations, and professionals have to use tamper-resistant stations where children under six, pets or wildlife could reach bait. Ask where any station will go, and whether sealing is included or priced separately.
When to call
Call if you've seen droppings in more than one place, heard movement in the walls or attic, or trapped one and found signs of others. While you wait, keep food in sealed containers and take a look around for openings.
You can close small holes yourself. CDC suggests steel wool held in place with caulk or spray foam, and metal or cement for larger holes. Details are on the CDC page.
Rats and mice: common questions
How small a gap can a mouse use?
A hole the width of a pencil, about a quarter of an inch, per CDC. Check inside and out.
How do I tell an old problem from a current one?
Clean the area with care and look again. New droppings mean rodents are still around. CDC has guidance on cleaning up safely.
Will the company close up holes too?
Some do and some don't. Ask on the call or at the visit, and get the answer in writing.
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