Rats and mice are not just annoying pests. They also spread over 35 diseases that can seriously harm humans. 

Are you worried about rodents in your Southern Maryland or Northern Virginia home?

Don’t worry. In this article, we will explain how to get rid of rodents once and for all. Read on. 

Locate Their Access Point

If you have a rodent problem, the most important thing to do is find how they are getting in.

Figure out where they are entering your home. If you skip this step you will essentially just be setting traps and hoping for the best.

Yet, even if you catch a few mice, chances are more will come in the same way. You need to find out where they have built their nest and where they are getting food. 

Set Traps

Once you know where the rodents are living, you can set traps in those areas. Remember that mice move close to walls for safety. The best place to lay traps is along the baseboard.

Make your traps enticing by putting a dab of peanut butter on each. It’s up to you if you want a spring-loaded trap or a humane reusable trap.

Eliminate Easy Access to Food

The first thing rodents do when they enter a home is to look for sources of food. Does your Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia home has easy access to foods in the pantry and plenty of crumbs on the floor?

If so, you are inviting pests in.

One of the most important ways to get rid of rodents is to not have easy food sources. That means that cereal, rice, and other pantry goods should be in airtight containers.

Also, keep pet food put away (even the bowl of kibble or wet food) at night.

Seal Up Your House

In order to get rid of rodents once and for all, you need to stop mice from getting in the house. Handling the infestation inside is only half the job. Now you have to make sure no new rodents find a way in.

Be aware that mice can fit through a hole as small as a dime. Rats only need an opening the size of a quarter. 

Even a small hole might attract rodents who can use their sharp teeth to gnaw and enlarge the hole. The sure way to prevent them from getting in is to use steel wool and caulk. Rodents can’t eat through these materials.

Grab your steel wool and caulk and go around the entire perimeter of your house. Pay special attention to areas around pipes and along the foundation.

While you’re at it, check that the vents are screened and don’t allow entry. Check the openings of your chimneys, too.

Call the Experts to Get Rid of Rodents Fast

Thanks for reading. We hope this article has helped you learn the best way to get rid of rodents fast.

If you’ve done all these steps and are still having to deal with unwanted little visitors, it’s time to call in the experts.

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