Long Island New York Facing The Winter Rodent Invasion:

Long Island New York Facing The Winter Rodent Invasion:

By Brian Braker

Winter is approaching and the outside temperatures are falling fast, rodents like Mice,Rats,t are looking for a warm place to stay, and your home is an ideal spot for them.. Mice and Rats are warm blooded mammals, and they must keep their bodies warm. Due to the small size and weight of these rodents they risk ( hypothermia happens rapidly outside In the cold. As the winds blow cold outside our rodent friends are looking for a safe, warm place to set up a nest site. The winter is not friendly to rats and mice face death quickly if exposed to cold temperatures for long.

Controlling Rodents, Rat and Mice pest control is in demand at this time of year for Team Pest Control from Sayeville,Long Island. “We are getting more calls from people with rodent issues as the weather gets colder. We use eco-friendly exclusion services which is one of Team Pest Controls specialties.”,says’s owner Tom Sieminski.

Rodents Seeking Shelter a Major Pest Control Issue This Winter In Long Island,NY

It is fact that right rodents are looking for a warm place to nest. In the beginning of winter desirable nesting spots are Wood piles, holes in the soil, stored power equipment, cars and other clutter provide adequate shelter for the moment, but no heat. As winter grows colder all the good places to nest and shelter outside become uninhabitable. Rats and Mice have the amazing ability to squeeze through tiny holes. Holes as small as a quarter or like the tip of the human pinky finger provides mice entry to warm spaces within your house.

Rodent Issue Presents Homeowners Problems That a Pest Control Company Can Solve

Let’s look at some common entry points that include corners(especially houses with vinyl siding), gaps along the sides of the front steps, oil filler pipes, AC lines, trim along the roof line, chimney flashing, the area where the chimney goes into the soffit, garage door frames and openings in weather-stripping. The most common strategy is to seal the obvious openings we discussed which is not that difficult. Some solutions we can use are “Great Stuff” foam, caulking, trim pieces, and flashing are perfect solutions to apply for this task.

Some of the other harder to reach places are missing siding, the ridge area along the vent, large holes and unfinished exterior areas and gaps plus( Look at finished doors inside the bulkhead is a area you must inspect!!) this could require the assistance of a professional contractor. Pest Control Professionals generally rely on the use of baits placed in specific locations we have determined to effectively bring down the rat and mouse population. We may use traps to speed up the process of the initial kill and locate dead rodents. There is always the possibility of dead mice and rats in walls or other locations. If this occurs a unpleasant and ensuing odor may follow. When a rat or mouse dies the fluid within the body will begin to evaporate and this is what causes the unpleasant odor. The entire process can take up to 2 weeks, this all depends on the severity of the rodent problem and locations of the rodents that have died, .The winter has cooler temperatures, fewer wall insects, and much lower vapor pressure, so this could extend the time line.

Pest Control Solutions To Bring The Rodent Population Down

Our Pest Control Methods will bring the rodent population down, and exclusion maybe the next option for us to proceed.. Team Pest Control’s goal is to do a complete and thorough job that will protect your home, make the need for future baits unnecessary, and keep the rodent problem outside where they belong.

Let’s take a look outside the house where there are many things that will help us decrease the amount of rodents running around. causing chaos.

Some useful tips to keep Rodents out:

• Lift wood piles
• Through sealing of sheds
• Reducing things that provide cover near your home
• Move and dispose of all yard debris around the house
• Remove harborage and natural shelter from predators such as dogs,weasels, cats, owls, hawks, and coyotes.

With have a peace of mind our Team takes an Integrated Pest Management approach. The first step is we do a thorough inspection of your home and the surrounding property. Our Pest Control Professional will present very specific recommendations regarding rodent control problem(Rats and Mice). You have more important things to worry about so let a professional solve your pest issue.

We are going to go into more detail on our next Blog Post on rodent exclusion services and extermination.

If you run into a rodent problems like rats or mice it is best to deal with the pest issue immediately , we suggest you call a Professional Pest Control Company. Team Pest Control has been receiving a great deal of calls over the last month with clients that have major mice and rat problems.

Team Pest Control- www.teampestcontrol.net are experts when it comes to eco-friendly rodent exclusion services . To find more find more pest control tips please visit. Your Long Islands Pest Control Experts