Do you hear strange scratching sounds at
night, unexplained thumps upstairs, or does food left out on the
kitchen counter appear nibbled? You're probably not haunted by a ghost,
but a more mundane pest. Rodents can make their homes in a variety of
places in human houses. If you suspect you have a critter problem, check
these common locations.
In the Kitchen
Rats and mice move into human dwellings
not only for room but board as well. These creatures are excellent
climbers and can clamber up on countertops and inside walls. Look for
nests of shredded paper and other fibers in concealed places such as the
backs of unused cupboards.
Up in the Attic
Black roof rats prefer lofty locations
such as attics. Squirrels and other wild rodents may also invade attics
and rooftop eaves looking for the shelter afforded by insulation and
hollows in wooden beams.
Down in the Cellar
The common brown rat lives underground
in the wild, and likes it down below in houses as well, often found
basements and sewage systems. Cracks in the foundation offer entrances
and places to nest.
If you find signs of rodent activity in
these places or anywhere else inside, call in pest control before the
problem becomes serious. Follow this link to find out more about rodent control in Lumberton.
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