One of the most number
of calls that professional services on pest control in Ogden, UT get
orginate from concerns about rats and mice. Undoubtedly, these
rodents give more problems in every Utahan’s home than just
spoiling our foods and chewing off electrical wirings. It is reported
that 17 known diseases can be spread by rats infesting out homes from
salmonella to hanta virus.
Ratproofing one's home
can be done by a homeowner in a couple of hours, no small thanks to
basic and inexpensive supplies that can easily be found in your
nearby hardware, or home stores. Some of these tools and supplies
include:
•
Hammer
•
Staple
gun
•
Pliers
•
Screwdriver
•
Knife
•
Ladder
•
Tin
snips
Rats are capable of
squeezing themselves in between gaps and spaces. The following are
areas in the household that you can rat-proof:
Attic Vents
Those that are open or
have damaged screens can be covered by hardware cloth and stapled
securely to leave no gaps for rats to move in.
Roof
Begin by inspecting for
overlaps that give rats room to move around. Missing shingles should
be replaced instantly and open ends of any roof overlaps can be
screened with hardware cloth. Using stucco patch, plaster or steel or
copper wool, you can easily fill in small holes.
Chimneys
Screening at the top of
your chimneys can prevent rats from entering your home. Plumbing
vents can also be screened off using a galvanized steelhardware cloth
and a hose clamp.
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