The Dangers of Using Rat Poison for Your Infestation
No one wants mice, rats, bugs, or other critters scurrying around in their home. They’re not only a nuisance, but they can cause thousands of dollars worth of structural damage to your home, chew through electrical wiring, contaminate the indoor air quality within the home, and even spread disease. Needless to say, most homeowners try to immediately spring into action to get rid of unwanted pests once they’re noticed. However, it’s recommended to have a professional pest control company handle the situation. A professional will not only be able to properly evaluate the home for unwanted pests and rodents, but they will be able to effectively remove the pests while getting rid of the sources of their attraction. This means that a professional will have the fastest and most effective results long-term. Keep reading for more:
Dangerous to Children & Pets
Leaving rat poison around your home or in your yard poses a significant risk to your children or family pet if consumed. Children and pets are curious and often don’t mind having an extra snack—which is what rodenticides will appear to them as. Children and pets can also frequently grasp objects that should be out of reach for them. And because your pet is likely to wander unattended a lot of the time, there’s a good chance they’ll find rat poison even in your “hidden” areas. Rat poison (or any other home remedy for unwanted pests & rodents) + Children + Pets = not a good combination!
If a child swallows a rodenticide, you should immediately call 911.
Dead Rodents and Carcasses
Some rat poison kills rodents in hours, while others take days. This means that none of the rat poisons kill the animal right away, allowing it to return to its hiding place. Rodents can die inside your walls or other concealed locations, leaving a foul odor behind. Furthermore, you will have to remove the dead rat at some point, which, if not properly disposed of, can raise your chance of catching one of the diseases that the rat may be harboring.
Alternatives to Rat Poison
While it’s recommended to call a professional pest control company to handle the situation, there are several things that you can do in the meantime as a homeowner. The first is to remove any access to food. Pests and rodents seek shelter that has ample water and food, so by removing one of their core needs they will need to look elsewhere. The next step is to remove any spots where they can easily hide in, behind, or under. An example of this could be a milk crate filled with old newspapers tucked away in the garage. That’s a perfect spot for pests or rodents to hide and stay warm. The last step can only be done when there are no longer pests in the home—seal any and all entry and exit points. If you seal any holes or cracks in your home while there are pests inside, they will be trapped and unable to escape. Save this step for last and after a period with no pest or rodent activity has passed.
Professional Pest Control Services by Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement & Pest Control
We believe that proper evaluation leads to proper and adequate chemical application. Being based at and primarily servicing homes along the Jersey Shore means that we are highly sensitive to, and mindful of the importance of, our coastal environment. For this reason, we feel that too much chemical application can be as harmful to you and your environment as is the insect problem you seek to have corrected. We utilize the latest technologies in the business to assure that only the right amount of the most environmentally friendly chemical applications are used for your particular situation.
We offer a number of specially tailored treatment and services plans to fit every budget. Our multi-year service plans afford you the utmost in home protection and give you the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing that your family and home are protected for years to come.
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