Rats and mice may be small creatures, but they cause severe risk to the community. These rodents not only damage your favorite furniture or clothes but also contaminate your space with diseases. Therefore, it is important to contact rat pest control Sydney to get rid of them.

Here are some of the reasons why you must get rid of rodents in your home and the necessary measures to solve these issues.

Health Issues Caused by Rodents

Ras and mice can spread many diseases to humans and pets. These spread plague, salmonellosis, leptospirosis etc. People can get infected with these diseases through urine, feces, saliva, and hair. These diseases are passed on from rodents to humans via rat bites, not following safety procedures while disposing of dead rodents, and consuming food or drinking water contaminated by these species.

Rodents shed their hair and skin, which can trigger allergic reactions. This can get severe if necessary steps are not taken to get rid of rodents. These can also cause severe breathing issues in some people.

Structural Damage

Rodents not only cause health risks for people living in the property but also damage it. They nibble on electrical wiring, wooden structures, and insulation, thus compromising the structure's safety and integrity.

How to Prevent Rats from Invading the Property

These creatures normally enter people's homes during nighttime. Various signs indicate you have a rat infestation on your property. These include:

• Rat droppings are found inside and outside your homes.
• Fruits or food items nibbled and left out is an indication.
• Burrows or holes inside and outside of your property.
• Sounds in the ceiling, cabinets, walls, and under floors that make chewing, scratching, or squeaking sounds.
• Signs of damage on furniture and other items, marks of nibbling on cables and wires.

Here are some of the methods to prevent rodents from entering the property and prevent infestation.

• Keep firewood well off the ground and away from the fences and sheds. A minimum of 40 cm of height clearance is recommended.
• Regularly remove waste from the surroundings. Also, garden waste should be reduced as it attracts rats.
• Get rid of unused material in and around your yard.
• Remove nuts and fruit from vines or trees when the season is almost over.
• Around every building, seal off any holes or possible points of entry.
• Grain and seed storage should be done in an airtight container for dry foods.
• Storing bulk pet food supplies in containers out of reach of rodents is important.
• Maintain the garbage well and make sure that there are no holes or openings for rats to access.

Following these methods can reduce the number of rodents entering the house, but this method can only partially get rid of them. Therefore, it is always best to seek help from pest control experts for a pest-free home and peace of mind. With periodic consultation, you can maintain the health of people and the integrity of your house's structure.