Rodent Control & Removal

Tips to Rodent Proof Your Yard in Marietta & Metro Atlanta

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Remove defective garbage cans and provide a sufficient amount of garbage cans. A 32 gallon container with a tight fitting lid is best. Also, do not litter.

Drain and wrap garbage before disposing and remove pet food immediately and clean up animal waste.

Keep all drains covered and secure and make sure hoses are not leaking. Get rid of any standing water in the yard and fix any defective pipes or drains.

Get rid of junk, lumber, old boxes, discarded appliances, chairs, and bedding on the ground. Also, remove abandoned vehicles.

Rodent Proofing & Control

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The materials used for rodent proofing are rodent resistant, such as sheet metal, heavy wire mesh, concrete, or brick and mortar. Steel wool is good for plugging holes because rodents cannot chew through it. To prevent rats and mice from using wires and pipes to enter, the appropriate metal guards should be used, such as a flat funnel twelve inches wide for a single vertical line next to the building, and an eighteen inch radius disk guard for horizontal lines.

After the property is sealed and the problem is under control, we continue to monitor both inside and outside your residence to make sure your property is rodent free. Remember, re-infestation can occur inside rodent proofed buildings when doors and windows are left open. Re-inspection is necessary to ensure rodent proofing remains effective. This process must be repeatedly evaluated to assure control. If you notice rats on the outside of the property, locate their nest source as well as their sources of food and water and eliminate them if possible.