Rodent Proofing Your Home and Commercial Property

Eliminate all conducive areas and conditions

Harborage reduction

Eliminate the rodent’s food and water source.

Identify harborage areas

Keep vegetation and tall grass short. Tall grass protects rodents from predators.

Keep overhanging trees cut back. Overhanging trees provide dark shadowy areas where rodents feel sake and protected.

Piles of debris should be removed. Garbage provides food harborage areas for rodents

A 2 foot wide barrier of cement or crushed rock should be established around commercial structures

Dumpsters are one of the most common rodent problem areas.

Make sure dumpsters are large enough to prevent spills.

Make sure dumpsters have tight lids.

Store dumpsters 25-50 yards from the exterior of structure if possible.

Identify areas that need to be rodent proofed (proceed after rodent knock down has occurred)

Close all holes in exterior and interior walls

Permit no openings over ¼”

Install self-clsomh devices on frequently used doors

Install vinyl or rubber sweeps under garage doors to eliminate any gaps

Seal all pipes, drains and vents, they need to be tight.

Chimneys need to be capped and in good condition.

Remember a rat can fit through a ½ inch opening and a mouse can fit through a ¼ inch opening.


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