Signs that Your Pest Control Service Provider Didn’t Do Their Job Right
You had an issue with rats in your home, but you think that you – or the rat exterminator you called in – got rid of all the rodents. But how would you know if your pest control service provider is successful? Listed below are the most noticeable signs that your home is still under active infestation.
1. Rat Droppings
If you detect dark and moist droppings in your home, it means that you already have rats on your property. When aged, it dries out becoming gray and easily breaks when touched. These can be easily noticed near food storage, inside drawers or cupboards, in hidden areas, and along their runways. The largest number of their droppings can be noticed where they are nesting for feeding. It is recommended that you inspect your area right away if you can notice an active rat infestation.
2. Animal Gnawing
Unlike their droppings, a new gnaw or chew mark is lighter in color and only becomes darker when they age. You can notice these marks on food packaging, clothes or your house’s structure. The best way to identify its age is to compare a gnaw mark you just noticed with those on a similar material that you know are older. If the newly discovered found marks are lighter in color, it could be a sign of an active infestation.
3. Foul Smell
Your domestic pets like dogs and cats may become excited and active in the areas where rodents are present. This is because the smell of the rodents attracts the attention of cats and dogs. If you discover your pet pawing at an area in which it doesn’t usually go to, examine the area for rats or mice. If an infestation is extensive, you may also recognize an ongoing spoiled smell coming from hidden areas, indicating an active infestation.
If you’ve noticed these signs, turn to Affordable Termite & Pest Control right away. Located in Oklahoma City, OK, we are the pest control and insect removal company you can trust when it comes it comes to reliable rodent control and rodent removal.
Dial (405) 703-1925 for appointments and inquiries.