Did you know that it’s possible for some rodents to squeeze through openings as small as the diameter of a dime? Once inside your business, mice and rats can go undetected, feeding and breeding, before you, your employees or your customers start noticing signs of an infestation. Luckily, pest management professionals know exactly how to tackle the problem and help rid your business of furry invaders. Here’s what you need to know about commercial rodent control.
What attracts rodents?
The first step in rat control and mice control is understanding what is attracting them to your business in the first place. With their strong sense of smell, rodents will follow their nose to a food source, making food-centric businesses like restaurants and food processing, and shipping warehouses especially vulnerable. From open food containers and spills that aren’t cleaned up properly to garbage and food waste, rodents are opportunistic feeders.
Rodent Pest Control Solutions
Rodent control always starts with a thorough inspection to determine how rats and mice are gaining entry. Next, we develop a customized plan for your business that will include a combination of strategies including:
- Traps and bait: Traps are recommended for locations where rat populations are lower. Bait can range from edible options like peanut butter or meat. The professionals at BengalPro Exterminators have experience with using these materials and place traps strategically to give you the best chance at eliminating rats and mice.
- Exclusion: Prevent more rodents from entering your business with caps, caging and methods for covering vents, closing gaps, and securing openings.
In addition, we’ll also monitor the effectiveness of the treatment.
Considering trying DIY methods first? If you’ve heard mothballs or peppermint oil can deter rats, think again. These methods might be appealing because they are all natural, but there is no scientific evidence that they are universally effective. Similarly, ultrasonic pest repeller aren’t a reliable method for deterring rodents.
Your best option is always to call a pest management professional for rodent control. Learn more about our rodent control services.