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Mice FAQ
How do I rodent proof my residence?
- Repair or replace damaged ventilation screen around the foundation and under eaves.
- No hole larger than ¼ inch should be left unsealed.
- Provide a tight fitting cover for the crawl space.
- Seal all opening around pipes, cables, and wires that enter through walls or the foundation
- Be sure all windows that can be opened are screened and that the screens are in good condition.
- Cover all chimneys with a spark arrester.
- Make sure internal screens on roof and attic air vents are in good repair.
- Cover rooftop plumbing vent pipes in excess of 2 inches in diameter with screens over their tops.
- Make sure all exterior doors are tight fitting and weatherproof at the bottom.
- Seal gaps beneath doors with a gasket or weather-stripping.
- Install self-closing exits or screening to clothes dryer vents to the outside.
- Remember that pet doors into the house or garage provide an easy entrance for rodents.
- Keep side doors to the garage closed, especially at night.
Course steel wool, wire screen, and lightweight sheet metal are excellent materials to help you rodent proof your home.
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What must I do before a flea treatment?
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Vacuum all carpets, rugs and furniture especially between and under cushions. Make sure to dispose of vacuum bag in an outside recepticle when completed.
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Clean and clear all floors, even the closet floors must be cleared of all objects. Mop all tile and vinyl floors, and sweep all concrete floors.
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Remove all pets from your home. Pets cannot remain in the home during the treatment. Fish bowls and aquariums may stay, but must be covered properly.
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Wash or dispose of all pet bedding. If laundering, wash pet bedding separately from other linens.
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Cut the lawn and remove debris prior to yard spraying.
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All unwrapped food should be covered or placed in cabinets or the refrigerator. Food preparation surfaces and utensils should be covered.
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Show your pest control operator where your pets sleep, rest and eat.
How much does a pest control service cost?
Service prices are based on the square-footage of your home and the frequency scheduled. Keep in mind, all service contracts are guaranteed and there is never a charge for a call back. We have many service agreements available from monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, and annual. The annual service is the best deal, 365 days of coverage, unlimited trouble calls, for just one low price. Most people choose either a bi-monthly or quarterly service. Since most chemicals breakdown within 60-90 days of application due to weather, traffic, etc.
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What to do after a flea treatment?
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All occupants and animals should stay off treated surfaces until they are dry.
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Vacuum carpets every day for 10 days and remove the vacuum bag outdoors and dispose of it properly. There is enough residual control to last to up four weeks. That's enough time to kill adults as they emerge and give good control.
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Wash all food preparation surfaces and utensils that might have come in contact with the insecticide.
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Do not allow flea infested pets in your home.
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How long do I have to stay out of the house?
Depends on the treatment needed. For rodent trapping, or ant/roach baiting; you do not have to leave your home. If we have to spray the interior of your home, we ask you stay out for 3-4 hours or till the chemical is dry. For the exterior, pets and humans must stay off 3-4 hours or till it is dry (drying time will vary with weather conditions). Once the spray is dry, it is not as easily absorbed .
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How do I spot a rodent infestation?
Inspect your yard and home thoroughly, if you answer yes to any of the following, you may have a rat problem.
- Do you find rat droppings around dog or cat dishes or pest food storage containers?
- Do you hear noises coming from the attic just after dusk?
- Have you found remnants of rat nests when dismantling your firewood stack?
- Does your dog or cat bring home dead rat carcasses?
- Is there evidence rodents are feeding on fruit/nuts that are in or falling from the trees in your yard?
- Do you see burrows among plants or damaged vegetables when working in the garden?
- Do you see rats traveling along utility lines or on the tops of fences at dusk or soon after?
- Have you found rat nests behind boxes or in drawers in the garage?
- Are there smudge marks caused by the rats rubbing their fur against beams, rafters, pipes, and walls?
- Do you see burrows beneath your compost pile or beneath the garbage can?
- Are there rat or mouse droppings in your recycle bins?
- Have you ever had to remove a drowned rat from your swimming pool or hot tub?
- Do you see evidence of something digging under your garden tool shed or doghouse?
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