
Keeping Your DC-Area Home Rodent-Free in 2019
01/09/2019
Long before spring of 2019 arrives, rodents could decide to enter your home. If they do, they'll be more than happy to stay in your home throughout...
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You've probably noticed that we have squirrels in DC. Boy, do we have squirrels. They're everywhere! Usually, that's not a problem. In fact, it's kinda fun seeing them playing in the yard, scrambling up trees or eating an acorn on the railing of the back deck. Wildlife brings life to the nature outside our homes. But, when they start to become a problem, they are a hassle few of us have time to deal with. And winter is a common time for them to become a problem.
On a cold, blustery day, we humans enjoy going into our temperature-controlled homes and being greeted by the warmth. Before we even get to the door, we're already thinking about it. We might even have in mind exactly how we'll take advantage of that heat, such as putting our mittened hands on the radiator in the entranceway, hovering over the wood stove in the kitchen, or standing in front of the fireplace in the living room. Squirrels don't have these ideas on their mind. They don't know how wonderful and warm it is inside your DC home, until they happen to go by a current of heat escaping from the roofline of your home. When they do, it is usually more than enough incentive for them to try and chew their way in and take advantage of that heat.
Once squirrels have gotten in, there are many ways they can be a problem all through the winter months. Here are just a few of them:
When squirrels get in, it is best to have them removed by a licensed and experienced wildlife control professional. There are many things that can go wrong. A professional will make sure the proper equipment and methods are used to humanely extract the animal and deal with decontamination issues and secondary pest threats. Most importantly, they'll help you prevent future infestation.
If you need assistance with wildlife control, we hope you'll consider American Pest. In light of all the many dangers squirrels can present, it is important to choose a pest control company with a track record of successfully resolving wildlife issues. You can trust the QualityPro Certified team at American Pest to get the job done right. Contact us for a free estimate to begin. We're here to help.
01/09/2019
Long before spring of 2019 arrives, rodents could decide to enter your home. If they do, they'll be more than happy to stay in your home throughout...
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06/06/2018
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