There are steps you can take to prevent rodents on your
property.
1. Eliminate food and water
sources:
- Keep all garbage in pest proof containers with tight fitting lids.
- Follow good composting practices for rodent control.
- Do not throw food scraps into backyard compost without covering them.
- Use lime.
- Rotate compost.
- Have a pest proof compost container.
- Remove fallen fruit and nuts from your yard.
- Remove pet food right after feeding and do not leave it outside overnight.
- Clean out waste and food from pet
pens and enclosures.
- Equip bird feeders with trays and
clean spilled seeds often.
- Repair any plumbing leaks to remove
a water source.
- Cover pools and whirlpools when not
in use.
2. Eliminate hiding and living
places:
- Keep building perimeters clear of
plantings, stored lumber or junk.
- Trim plants near buildings so that
15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) above ground is clear. Trim branches of trees
or shrubs to prevent access to roofs or balconies.
- Remove unused piles of lumber and
old sheds.
- Do not store old cars or furniture
outside.
- Store lumber and firewood on stands
30 cm to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) off the ground.
3. Pest proof buildings:
- Cover crawl spaces, fresh air and
attic vents with 6mm (1/4 inch) metal screening or steel mesh.
- Seal any possible entry points in
the building exterior that are greater than 6mm (1/4 inch). Pay close
attention to door jams and gaps between the siding and the house
foundation. If you have roof rats don’t forget to check for holes in areas
of the roof.
- Repair cracks in cement footings and
foundations.
- Build sheds on concrete slabs
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