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Even hearing the word “rodent” is enough to make some McAllen folks shudder. Although rodent control isn’t always top-of-mind, picturing a dirty little creature with two long front teeth scurrying around your house probably makes you want to call a rodent exterminator. Rodents are a problem year-round, as they sneak into homes for food, water, and shelter. If you see a mouse or rat in a high-traffic area of your home, they may be alone, and a mouse trap should take care of them. However, if you see rodents in a low-traffic area of your [location_lat] home, such as the basement, garage, or attic, you may have a serious infestation.
Rodents become a larger problem in McAllen during the colder months, as they work harder to find somewhere to take shelter for the winter. This can pose a threat to homeowners because no matter how clean your home is rodents will find it very attractive. Any small gaps on your home’s exterior, such as a crack in the foundation, an attic vent, an open garage door, or loose siding can provide an entry point for rodents.
That’s where we come in – Fox Pest Control, a top McAllen pest control service near you, will help you get rid of rodents.
On this page: 🐀 Signs of Rodents, What You Need To Know About Rodents, Helpful Rodent Prevention Tips, Rodent Control in McAllen, Rodent Exterminator FAQs
Signs of a Rodent Infestation in McAllen
You might already know you have a rodent infestation but here are a few of the most common signs rodent exterminators look for in the McAllen, TX area.
Droppings
The first sign of a mouse or rat infestation in McAllen is their droppings. These are usually found in their favorite hiding spots, such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, behind shelves or drawers, or in cabinets or pantries.
Noise
Sometimes the second most common sign of a rodent control issue in your McAllen house is nightly noises when mice or rats scurry from place to place, fight each other, or gnaw on something.
Gnaw marks
Because their teeth never stop growing, mice and rats have a strong urge to chew things. They can chew through wood, hard plastic, or even metal to get food, find shelter, or make nests.
Sightings
Though less common than the other signs, it is possible to surprise mice and rats in the house when turning on the light in the kitchen, attic, or basement. In rare cases, a mouse or rat may run into the open to find water, food, or better shelter.
Things You Need to Know About Rodents:
- A rodent is a mammal with incisors that constantly grow; they don’t have canine teeth. Incisors are the two front and two bottom teeth in the mouth.
- If rodents don’t have material to constantly chew on, their incisors will grow so long that they can’t eat.
- Common Rodents in McAllen Include:
- Hamsters, Rats, Mice.
- Rodents can carry harmful diseases such as:
- Bubonic Plague, Tularemia, and Hantavirus
- You might have rodents in your home in McAllen if you discover unusual droppings or hear strange scratching sounds. If you suspect rodents, it’s best to call the professional pest control technicians from Fox.
Helpful McAllen Rodent Prevention Tips:
- Seal common entry points.
- Reduce food and water access by fixing leaks and cleaning before and after meals.
- Reduce hiding places by cleaning around kitchen appliances and other potential hiding places.
- Clean up the yard: including branches, leaves, and woodpiles
How Do I Get Rid of Rodents Near McAllen, TX?
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How To Get Rid Of Rodents | Fox Pest Control
Hey guys, Caleb here with Fox Pest Control.
As the winter approaches, your home is the perfect place for rodents to thrive
while escaping changes in the weather.
With the possibility of rodents carrying multiple diseases, it's best to get rid of them right away.
At Fox Pest Control, we have certified pest pros that are trained to find all rodent entry points.
After locating those areas, our pest pro will apply the appropriate treatment.
Then we will recommend how to eliminate conducive conditions
and work with you to create a plan that best fits your specific needs.
And don't worry.
If you continue to see rodents, we'll come back until the problem is gone.
Our Fox Pest Pros are licensed professionals with the expertise and experience for the best possible rodent control.
So if you suspect rodents are in your home, don't wait.
Call us today for a free quote, or to schedule same-day service.
Why not have one less thing to worry about?
Fox Pest Control. No Bugs. Simply Better.
Rodent Control & Removal in McAllen FAQ
How do I control rodents in McAllen?
The best control of rodents in McAllen is prevention. Filling in any holes in the house’s exterior and sealing any food in airtight containers will make your home less attractive and less accessible to them.
But if you already have a rodent control problem and need to hire an exterminator, these measures won’t fix the problem on their own. Call Fox Pest Control today for a free estimate, and make your home safe and comfortable again.
What sort of damage can rodents do on my property?
Yard Rodents: Gophers and groundhogs dig massive tunnels and eat plant roots, fruit, and vegetables. Voles tend to stay above ground and eat plants. Mice and rats may also dig burrows through the grass. Moles also dig tunnels while they look for insects, but they aren’t technically rodents.
House Rodents: Mice and rats chew on wiring, gnaw on walls, invade storage containers, rip up papers and fabrics, and contaminate food. Rats and mice can also spread fleas and ticks as well as diseases like hantavirus, leptospirosis, tularemia, and the bubonic plague.
Squirrels are a very common problem in some areas. They can crawl inside attic spaces, chew through wood or wiring, and spread diseases, fleas, and ticks.
Are rodents dangerous?
Rodents like rats and mice can carry various diseases, including the bubonic plague, rat scratch disease, hemorrhagic fever, tularemia, and hantavirus. They can also carry ticks and fleas into your McAllen home, which can also spread disease.
Can rodents bite?
A bite from a rodent can be extremely serious, but these are relatively rare. Rodents typically try to stay away from humans and avoid contact with us.
Do people get sick from rodents?
Humans contract diseases spread by rodents when we are bitten, when we come in contact with a rodent’s droppings or urine, or if we handle a rodent, including a recently dead one. If you're bitten by a rodent, seek medical attention immediately.
How do I know if I have rats in the house?
Common signs of rodent activity in your house in McAllen are:
Feces. Rats tend to confine feces to one particular spot while mice scatter them everywhere.
Sounds at night. Rats sometimes fight over food or dominance and squeal and make rustling noises. You might also hear mice scurrying or chewing on something.
Nests. Mice and rats make nests after they mate. They prepare for juveniles by building nests out of soft materials like paper, fabric, pillow stuffing, bits of cloth, loose carpeting, or wall insulation.
What’s the best way to keep rodents out of my house?
Rodents like rats, mice, and squirrels have a strong sense of smell, which is why cleaning the house and storing both your food and pet food in airtight containers is one of the first steps to rodent prevention.
Professional pest experts can help you discover specific things you can do to keep rodents from invading your home in McAllen.
What kinds of rodents can invade my property?
Yard Rodents: Gophers, groundhogs, mice, rats, and voles will come to your yard looking for plants, nuts, berries, fruit, and shelter. Moles also like to dig in the yard while looking for insects, but they aren’t technically rodents.
House Rodents: Rats and mice are the most common rodents that will invade homes.
How did rodents get in my house?
Mice and rats can fit through tiny spaces. A mouse can fit through a hole or crack the size of a dime, and rats can fit through openings the size of a quarter.
Why are rodents trying to get in my house?
After they come inside your place in McAllen, mice and rats will find a hiding place that is as close to food and water as possible. The most obvious room to hide in is the kitchen, although rodents are timid enough to hide in the basement, attic, or somewhere in the wall voids.
What do rodents eat?
Rats, mice, squirrels, and other rodents are more fond of foods with high lots of sugar or lots of protein, like gum drops or peanut butter. They also like pet food because it’s rich in nutrition.
What’s the difference between a mouse and a rat?
Body size. Adult rats are larger than adult mice. Norwegian rats also have a characteristic hunch in their back.
Ears and Tails. Rats have larger, more pointed ears and shorter tails than mice. A mouse’s tail has fine hairs along it while a rat’s tail is entirely bald.
Droppings. The common Norwegian rats have cylindrical or pill-shaped droppings, and roof rats have a banana shape to theirs. Mouse feces look like little grains of brown or black rice
Dropping placement: Mice scatter their droppings randomly throughout their hiding places. Rats are more aware of their droppings and find a hiding spot to use as a latrine, sort of the way a cat uses a litter box.
Behavior. Mice are extremely curious about everything in their environment and will explore new things readily. Rats are “neophobic,” which means they are frightened of new things and require more time to grow accustomed to something new.
Society. Rats and mice both can live in colonies or family groups, but rats can create very large colonies very quickly. Compared to mice, rats are much more violent with each other when they dispute territory, dominance, or food.
Intelligence. Unlike mice, rats can observe and mimic each other’s behavior to navigate the world around them and avoid anything that seems dangerous.
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