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Did you know that rats can get into your house by squeezing through a hole that’s about the size of a quarter or a gap that’s at least 5/8 inch? These unwelcome guests will stop at nothing if they get the chance to enter your home. Once they’re inside, you’ll hear them scratching inside your walls or up in your attic. Before you know it, they’ll be chewing on your electrical wiring or pipes or raiding your food storage. Homeowners who find themselves dealing with rats need to hire a professional pest control Delray Beach company to put an end to this problem. These experts will keep the rats from entering your home by identifying their entry points. Here are some of them:
You can also be sure that a rat will gain access to your house through the gaps that were left around vent openings. To keep this from happening, be sure to securely cover vents with metal screening and seal all gaps around the vents.
You’ll need to conduct a thorough inspection around the exterior of your house to spot any potential rodent entry point. Use caulk to fill smaller holes and waterproof sealant or steel wool to block entry points that are larger.
Have your roof checkedfor holes if you suspect rats in your attic. You’ll need to use a waterproofsealant to block ridge cap plugs they chewed on and small gaps that are createdby room corner intersections.
Rats can easily enteryour home through your chimney. Be sure to get rid of all nesting materials init by having it professionally cleaned. Install a chimney grate or cap to keeprats at bay.
If you’re looking to hire a pest control Delray Beach expert, look no further than O’Hara Pest Control. Call us now to schedule an inspection!
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