Should I hire a pro, or remove rodents myself?

Should I hire a pro, or remove rodents myself? Did you know that next only to us humans, rodents are the second most successful mammals that exist in the planet?

Mice, rats, and squirrels are some of the few mammals belonging to the family of rodents. There are over 2,000 different species of rodents that exist. And, it does not just end there, they are also the most diversified species of the mammalian order with more than 40 percent of mammal species belonging to their order.

Rodents are known to be nuisance pests. They are notorious for their extreme gnawing habits. They can easily chew on almost all barriers and are fire and electric hazards as they can cause damages to your power and electrical wirings as well as your plumbing and PVC pipes. They also leave their droppings everywhere leaving a huge mess in areas they have infested. Furthermore, they are also considered health threats as they are carriers of various diseases such as leptospirosis, plague, hemorrhagic fever, hantavirus, and tularemia.



Do I need to hire Professional Pest Exterminators to Deal with Rodents Infestation?

Rodents are destructive and disease carriers so you have every reasons to get rid of them as soon as you notice their presence. But one common question most homeowners have is whether they need to hire a professional to do it or should they do it themselves.

Controlling rodents is no easy task and getting rid of them completely is another side of the story. They may be small but they are highly intelligent creatures. They are also skilled climbers and can easily crawl on surfaces. Rodents have strong senses of hearing and smelling and can easily sense dangers so they are able to escape quickly majority of the times. Aside from being natural survivalists, they can also easily grow in numbers exponentially as they can breed or multiply quickly.

Most of the time letting the professionals handle rodent problems is the best thing to do. Professional pest exterminators are equipped with the right experience and materials needed to handle the infestation appropriately. Moreover, exterminating the rodents yourself can carry a lot of risks which can be easily managed by a pro. Rodents can be aggressive particularly when cornered, so they won’t hesitate to bite you when they can sense that they are in danger. Rodents also typically leave infectious urines and feces which can transmit many serious diseases and it is best to avoid them, otherwise you will need to be extremely careful when handling them.

When you choose to deal with the rodents yourself you need to be aware that, although it is not impossible, it can be downright difficult. It may require you to do multiple attempts before you can permanently eliminate them. You need to consider precautionary measures such as wearing gloves, finding the best traps, and making sure that they are no longer able to gain entrance to your dwelling again. On the other hand, letting the professionals handle rodent infestations can save you much of your time and efforts. Plus, you can rest assure that they know the right and safe solutions to successfully eliminate them.


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