Quick tips for rodent control this winter

How to keep an eye out for rodents this winter.

The experts at Elite want to provide you with some useful tips on these not so welcome visitors, to help prevent your home from being a winter retreat for a family of rodents!

Why do rodents enter your home.

Rodents are a very annoying household pest and as people and rodents live very close to one another, rodents also try to use us for food, water and shelter. Rodent incidents tend to be connected to the cold winter months when rodents come into our homes for a warm safe refuge, however this can even occur during the summer or at any other time of year.

Like people, rodents don't really enjoy cold or rainy climates, especially when it's unstoppably cold. The winter weather can lead rodents to seek shelter in our homes. The winter is a time of year when rodents have access to plentiful food sources; rodents are also attracted to our property by such items as gardening, compost piles and bird feed. Once rodents are in your house, it is only a matter of time before they take advantage of easy access to the food and water sources found in your kitchen and pantry areas.

The problems with rodent infestations.

The problem with rodents entering our homes is that they carry many unhealthy and often even harmful substances when they get inside. Rodent excrement is one health risk for homeowners; when rodents migrate to your home . they eat and pollute food, they leave behind urine trails and faeces that are not only upsetting but can also spread allergic reactions and several harmful diseases for some people. These diseases include salmonellosis, hantavirus, leptospirosis and lymphocytic disease. Rodents will also introduce a variety of parasites including mites, ticks, and fleas to your home by carrying them in on their fur or by creating entry points in your home for these parasites and other pests to gain entry by crawling inside.

What you can do....

If you see signs of rodents in your home or just want to deter rodents hidden within your home, contact the Elite Pest Solutions for Sydney's rodent control experts. We can help you keep rodents and other household pests out of your home all through winter and throughout the rest of the year. Call us today for more information about how our guaranteed year-round service works!

12 years experience in Sydney Homes

Are you experiencing any of the signs above? If so, it’s imperative that you take immediate action before your termite problem goes from bad to worse.

Elite has serviced over 3,000 homes in the past 12 years and aims to continue serving Sydney siders with their termite issues to our best abilities.

Although we are growing, we continue to run like an owner operated company, so you can be assured you will receive the highest quality service possible. With all the perks such as highly attentive service, great advice and extreme attention to detail.

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