Rodent Identification & Prevention

Are Rodents Dangerous?

Rodents are dangerous; they pose health risks and damage our property. These animals carry many diseases that they spread through their saliva, excrement, or through direct contact. When rodents enter our homes, they contaminate food and surfaces with many bacteria and pathogens that can make us ill. Additionally, the build-up of their excrement and shed fur emits many particles into the air that can trigger allergies.

Rodents are capable of causing a lot of damage to the structure of our homes and the things we have stored inside using their sharp front incisors. Rodents commonly damage pipes, wires, cables, drywall, and flooring. They will also chew through clothing, upholstered furniture, rugs, books, and other personal items.

Voles are the most destructive rodents in our yards. They feed on grass and garden and landscape plants. Voles also create unsightly trails in the grass as they move back and forth daily from their nest to food sources. They will also damage your lawn and dig up the grass to create shallow nesting sites and food storage burrows.

Why do I have a rodent problem?

You have a problem with rodents because these animals live outside all around us. As we have encroached on their outdoor habitats, they have adapted and learned to live near and with people. They often find their way to our properties because our yards and homes supply their necessities. Rodents find easy access to food, water, and shelter in our yards, garages, sheds, and houses. Rodents are prolific breeders, so once they find their way to your property and become comfortable, it doesn’t take long for them to establish large, difficult-to-control populations.

Where will I find rodents?