Getting Rid of Rodents & Keeping Them Out
Discovering rodents in your home is extremely stressful and trying to keep them out can be frustrating. Action Pest Services offers reliable service for rodent control. Our highly trained and qualified rodent specialists are experienced with all common rodents in South Carolina.
Rodent Control Tailored to Your Needs
A rodent problem is best handled by a trained and experienced professional. We offer effective rodent control for all common rodents, including house mice, roof rats, Norway rats, and more. Our method includes getting rid of the rodents that are currently inside your home and preventing new rodents from gaining access.
Our rodent control specialists have extensive knowledge of rodent behavior, including how and why they enter homes. We provide accurate identification of your rodent problem, cost-effective treatment options, and lasting solutions for any rodent or pest problem.
Stopping New Rodents
Getting rid of the rodents that have moved in is half the job. As long as rodents can get inside and find food and water, you are at risk for a future rodent problem. When we inspect your home for rodent control, we can provide advice on ways that you can prevent rodents from getting in.
Rodent Control Tailored to Your Needs
- Sealing any gaps or holes around the foundation, doors, windows, and plumbing
- Using garbage cans with tight lids, inside and outdoors
- Cleaning up pet food
- Washing dishes and cleaning up food scraps right away
- Trimming trees and shrubs away from the house
- Using airtight containers to store food
- Removing clutter from the house and yard
We offer effective rodent control in Simpsonville at a competitive price. If you have noticed any signs of a rodent problem or seen a live rodent in your home, we are happy to discuss treatment options and provide a free estimate for our services.
Signs of a Rodent Problem
Mice and rats are notorious invaders, stealthily infiltrating both homes and commercial buildings in pursuit of sustenance, hydration, and refuge from the unforgiving elements. Their uncanny ability to slip through minuscule apertures beneath doors and within foundations allows them to breach our sanctuaries with alarming ease. Once these unwelcome guests gain entry, they pose a dual threat: endangering human health and wreaking havoc on property. Moreover, their rapid reproductive cycle can escalate a seemingly minor rodent issue into a full-blown crisis.
- Contaminating Food: Rodents are notorious culprits when it comes to tainting our food supplies. Their presence in pantries and kitchens jeopardizes the cleanliness and safety of stored edibles, making them unfit for human consumption. The mere suspicion of contaminated food can instill dread in any household.
- Spreading Bacteria and Disease: These insidious creatures carry a host of harmful pathogens and parasites that can be transmitted through their droppings, urine, and saliva. This can lead to the transmission of diseases, posing a severe health risk to inhabitants. In particular, diseases such as Hantavirus, Salmonellosis, and Leptospirosis are linked to rodent infestations.
- Property Damage: Beyond their dietary transgressions, rodents exhibit a destructive streak that extends to property. From gnawing on furniture to excavating holes in drywall, their voracious chewing habits can result in considerable property deterioration. This can lead to costly repairs and the degradation of the living environment.
- Chewing Through Wires: One of the most perilous consequences of rodent activity is their penchant for gnawing on electrical wiring. This seemingly innocuous behavior poses a significant fire hazard, as exposed wires can spark electrical malfunctions and potentially ignite a devastating blaze.
Realizing the presence of these intruders is not always as straightforward as sighting a rat or mouse. To identify a lurking rodent issue, one must become adept at recognizing the subtle signs. Be vigilant if you observe telltale indicators such as rodent droppings – small, dark pellets often found near their nests or feeding areas, chew marks on food packaging, or the undeniable evidence of holes gnawed into drywall, which serve as entry and exit points for these unwelcome guests.
Addressing the issue promptly is crucial, as these creatures possess the potential to compromise not only the physical integrity of our homes and workplaces but also our health and peace of mind.
Humane Rodent Control Methods
At Action Pest Services, we understand the importance of humane pest control practices. That’s why we offer a range of rodent control methods that prioritize the safety and well-being of both your home and the rodents themselves.
Our Simpsonville rodent control experts utilize:
- Live traps to capture and relocate rodents to a safe, natural environment.
- Sealing off entry points and potential nesting sites to prevent rodents from entering your home in the first place.
- Low-toxicity, eco-friendly bait and repellent options to discourage rodent activity without harming other wildlife or the environment.
By choosing humane rodent control methods, you can feel confident in both the effectiveness and ethicality of your pest management solution.