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Home | Flood Recovery | Basic Rodent Control / Control Básico De Roedores

Basic Rodent Control / Control Básico De Roedores

September 5, 2017

Basic Rodent Control

During a storm, many rodents may be displaced from their natural habitat.  They seek out areas that provide food and shelter such as: houses, sheds, barns, or other structures damaged by the storm.  These displaced animals can cause property damage as well as being a potential health problem.  Many snake species also feed on rats and mice.  Snakes can often be found in conjunction with rats and mice.

To reduce these risks, remove all debris around houses and buildings that could provide cover for rodents.  Clean up potential food sources such as trash and water damaged pet/livestock feed that may attract rodents.

To remove rodents from inside buildings, several lethal and non-lethal options exist.  Check local ordinances prior to using toxic baits (rat poison), and take care to non-target wildlife species.

 

Control Básico De Roedores

Durante una tormenta, muchos roedores pueden ser desplazados de su hábitat natural. Buscan áreas que proveen comida y refugio tales como: casas, cobertizos, graneros u otras estructuras dañadas por la tormenta. Estos animales desplazados pueden causar daños a la propiedad, así como ser un problema de salud potencial. Muchas especies de serpientes también se alimentan de ratas y ratones. Las serpientes muchas veces se pueden encontrar en conjunción con ratas y ratones.

Para reducir estos riesgos, quite todos los escombros alrededor de las casas y los edificios que podrían proporcionar la cubierta para los roedores. Limpiar las fuentes potenciales de alimentos, tales como basura y agua dañada alimentación de mascotas / ganado que pueden atraer a los roedores.

Para eliminar roedores de dentro de los edificios, existen varias opciones letales y no letales. Revise las ordenanzas locales antes de usar cebos tóxicos (veneno para ratas) y tenga cuidado con las especies silvestres.

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