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General Inspection

Rodents

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Using a flashlight to inspect dark, recessed areas that rodents(mice and rats) frequent would help you discover problem areas.

When inspecting, keep in mind that you are looking for signs of activity: gnawing, droppings and tracks.

Most people underestimate the size of the infestation and under-bait or under-trap, without proper and adequate bait and trap placements.



  • Begin the inspection from the exterior to the interior.

  • Focus on areas that may provide water, food or harborage: vegetation, refuse or wood piles, bird feeders,
    waterways, garages, carports, attics, crawl spaces, cupboards, closets and food storage areas.


  • Entry points are important to consider when inspecting: windows, door thresholds, utility lines, rooftops and downspouts.


  • Rodents have oily hair leaving smudge marks where they consistently travel. Droppings, urine trails and gnawing marks all are signs of rodent activity.

  • Feces are critical in determining the type of rodent and measure of activity. Under each individual cater gory of the Norway Rat, Roof Rat and Mouse the feces are discussed in detail.






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