DIY Vs. Professional Rodent Control In Honolulu: You May Need Backup

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People aren't the only ones to think of Honolulu as paradise; rodents feel the same way. While you appreciate the area for the beaches and beauty, rodents like it for the food. Rodents depend on the locals for easy meals, and this is why they often invade homes and businesses. If you don't want to be overrun with rodents, you have two options. You can either take matters into your own hands or work with a professional. Find out why you may not be ready to handle rodents alone.

Which Rodents Are On Your Property?

In Honolulu, two types of rodents commonly invade homes. You probably have either rats or mice hanging around your walls. The two rodents don't like to interact and rarely invade the same space. Whether you have mice or rats, you can expect to have similar challenges. Rats are slightly larger than mice and tend to seem more intimidating. However, both rodents are equally dangerous. They are known to spread harmful diseases and bring parasites into your home.

Rodents are also known to cause damage to Honolulu properties. When rats and mice live somewhere, they immediately look for something to chew on. This could be your wiring, studs, or insulation. Although the severity of the damage depends on the size of the infestation, you can always expect some damage to occur.

What You Should Know About DIY Rodent Control

For DIY rodent control, people often take one of two approaches or even both approaches simultaneously. You might try to use mouse traps to catch mice. If you don't research catching mice, you might put a piece of cheese in the trap. Unfortunately, this won't do you much good. Mice prefer grains, nuts, and seeds.

Therefore, DIY mouse control usually falls short even before a homeowner can begin. You don't have the knowledge needed to attract any rodents to your traps. Making matters worse is the fact that rodents tend to stay hidden. If you don't place the traps in the right places, you will never catch mice or rats.

Because rodents usually stay in the walls, traps set in the middle of a room or in any other open location won't work. Even if you do position them well, your scent could be on the trap. A rodent won't go near a trap if it can smell you. As you waste time with your efforts, rodents will reproduce prolifically and continue to do damage.

Sealing Entrances

Another DIY method of rodent control is to seal up entrances to the home. However, this is another case of inexperience resulting in trouble. If you see an opening the size of a penny, you might not think anything of it. After all, a mouse can't fit through it. In truth, mice can chew through tiny openings to get inside your home. You need a very detailed eye to find all potential rodent entrances in your Honolulu home.

Why The Professionals Do Better

When you work with a professional for rodent control, you get experience and training on your side. A home pest control expert receives detailed training on eliminating rodents from a home. With an extensive knowledge of rodent behavior, experts can understand how to catch rodents and keep them out.

Here at Pest Tech Hawaii, we've dedicated our business to help you. We use the most effective and safe methods of rodent control. Because we care about you and your property, we don't waste any time. Our methods work the first time around. To find out more about our rodent control, call us now.

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