Preventing the risk of rats at home

Mice can enter your home through holes or gaps found in walls, floors and foundations. Homeowners are often unaware of the existence of mouse holes until signs of infestation appear. With their body shape, mice are able to pass through holes as large as 1 cm. Mice can also enter the house through window or ceiling ventilation.

Generally, mouse sexual maturity ranges between 5 and 8 weeks. Female mice reproduce up to 8 times during their lives, with an average of 4 to 7 offspring at a time. Therefore, one female rat can produce up to 56 offspring per year. Even if the rat population is small, they can cause significant damage, or even worse, your food can be contaminated by rat droppings, urine and saliva.

So, it is important to recognize a rat infestation because rats can spread diseases to humans and animals through their feces and urine. The following are some tips to prevent mice from entering your house:

• Seal all cracks and holes in your house (example: using cement /  sealant )
• Close doors and windows tightly. If possible, install mosquito nets on your air vents
• Store food in airtight glass or metal containers
• Throw away all food waste as soon as possible. And make sure that your trash can is closed properly

Rat infestations develop rapidly and mean that rats are very difficult to control. Homeowners can take their own handling measures by using mouse traps. However, homeowners often place mouse traps in inappropriate locations, making them ineffective. These traps can also be dangerous if they are accessible to your children and pets.

Preventing mouse infestations can help reduce your anxiety at home. Contact our specialists for inspection & consultation. Rentokil promises to provide a safe solution for your family. Call 150808 or email us at [email protected].