Rats and mice have followed humans around longer than history can remember. They rely on us for food and shelter, and have gotten very good at living alongside us. They don’t care whether we’re at work or at home; they just want to take our food.
Rodents aren’t just annoying and gross – they can even be dangerous. They carry bacteria and parasites that can cause diseases, and their constant need to chew can lead to structural damage. If they get into the electrical wiring, they could even cause a fire.
Luckily, there are solutions. With commercial rodent exclusion services from Environmental Coalition Incorporated, businesses in and around Houston, TX have been keeping rodents out for 31 years. We’re always ready to put our skills and experience to work for you.
Rodent Exclusion Tips
One of the most powerful tools against rodent infestation is rodent exclusion. This means preventing mice and rats from entering your property in the first place. You can do some of these yourself, but others are best left to the professionals.
- Install door sweeps or guards on all exterior doors.
- Use rodent-proof materials such as to seal all exterior gaps and openings. Remember that rodents have extremely strong teeth and can even chew through concrete and some grades of steel.
- Place wire mesh screens over all exterior ventilation openings. Rodents can fit through any gap large enough for their heads, so look for hardware cloth or wire mesh with holes smaller than ¼ inch.
- Inspect roof areas and secure vent covers on chimneys, vents, and HVAC units.
Overall, rodent exclusion is about sealing gaps, cracks, and holes in your building’s structure. These gaps can be tiny, though – so small that the average person may disregard them, or not notice them at all. That’s why professional rodent exclusion is so important to a thorough and complete defense against rats and mice. The Environmental Coalition Incorporated team knows exactly what to look for, and can help you protect all potential vulnerabilities.
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How Can I Prevent Rodents in My Commercial Property?
While commercial pest control services are the absolute best way to keep a rodent problem under control, there are still a few things you can do to help.
Keep Trash Tidy
Rats and mice will gladly eat garbage. They aren’t discerning, so if food of any kind is left lying around, they’ll scurry out to grab it. To prevent this, keep a tightly-fitting (and locking) lid on all trash containers – including dumpsters outside. Make sure all the garbage actually ends up in the containers, too; plastic bags on their own are very easy for rodents to chew through.
Store Food Carefully
No crumb of food is too small for a rat or mouse to seek out. Keep food in sturdy, airtight containers and clean up spills promptly. Remember that rodents can chew through plastic, paper, and cardboard with ease. Glass or metal containers are the best bet for food storage.
Maintain Your Landscaping
Keeping your landscaping in good shape isn’t just good for looks; it can also help reduce rodent harborage. Simply put, that means getting rid of places where rodents can hide. They’re small, so they can hide just about anywhere, including under overgrown shrubs, piles of leaves, and yard debris. Try to keep vegetation at least six feet from your structure to avoid giving rodents cover to enter your building.
Environmental Coalition Incorporated: Providing Rodent Exclusion Services to Businesses All Around Houston, TX
At Environmental Coalition Incorporated, we believe in a combination of elimination and abatement. It’s not enough to simply treat existing infestations; thorough pest control requires a proactive approach.
Rats and mice are easier to deal with when they haven’t had a chance to establish a home for themselves in your building. That’s why preventative measures are so important. Even if you don’t think you have rodent problems, there could be rats and mice lurking silently out of sight. They’re great at avoiding us, and since they reproduce so quickly, an infestation could be in full swing before you even see a single rodent.
The Environmental Coalition Incorporated team will help you identify and eliminate potential vulnerabilities in your building’s structure to help keep rodents out. We’ll treat existing infestations and take all the necessary precautions to prevent a new one from starting up.
Give us a call today to learn more about our services!
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