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Ever spend a night laying in bed staring at the ceiling? Well, I have. And usually, on those nights you’ll hear noises. Most of the time it’s nothing, but sometimes there very well could be animals in your walls. That’s why today we’re going to cover the basics of Tampa rodent control, like what you can do to identify an infestation.

Tampa Rodent Control: Identifying an infestation

Just like anything else in life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The quicker you find the source, or even whether or not you have an infestation, the better. And the most common rodent infestations you’ll find are rat and mice.

You may never see a mouse or rat unless an infestation is severe. Look for signs of rat or mouse infestation:

  • Rodent droppings around food packages, in drawers or cupboards, and under the sink.
  • Nesting material such as shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter.
  • Signs of chewing on food packaging.
  • Holes chewed through walls and floors that create entry points into the home.
  • Stale smells coming from hidden areas.

Discourage rats and mice from taking up residence on your property by removing food and water sources, and items that can provide them shelter:

  • Seal holes inside and outside the home to keep rodents out. This may be as simple as plugging small holes with steel wool or patching holes in inside or outside walls.
  • Remove potential rodent nesting sites from your property, including leaf piles and deep mulch.
  • Clean up food and water sources in and near your house.
    • Keep kitchen garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids.
    • Turn compost piles to cover newly added food scraps.
    • Stop feeding outdoor birds while you are controlling an infestation or feed only huskless items that leave less residue that can be food for rodents.

What To Do?

Outside of general cleanliness, you’ll likely have to contact a pest control specialist to deal with this infestation. And the sooner you do so, the better.