It is no secret that rodents are a problem for people who live in large American cities and Boston is no exception. There are many reasons and ways a rodent can find its way into one’s home. Johnny B’s Pest Control has provided a list of ways you can prevent your home from having a rodent issue this winter…
From PestWorld.org
- Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens.
- Screen vents and openings to chimneys.
- Seal cracks and holes on the outside of the home, including areas where utilities and pipes enter the home, using caulk, steel wool or a combination of both.
- Store food in air tight containers and dispose of garbage regularly.
- Keep attics, basements and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry.
- Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows.
- Eliminate all moisture sites, including leaking pipes and clogged drains that provide the perfect breeding site for pests.
- Inspect items such as boxes, grocery bags and other packages brought into the home.
- Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house and keep shrubbery trimmed and cut back from the house.
- If you suspect a pest infestation in your home, contact a licensed pest professional (such as Johnny B’s Pest Control) to inspect and treat the pest problem