Since our last post, Shaun Coe our local Manager has reported a continued increase in rodent activity. According to Shaun, the recent spell of very cold weather coupled with above average rainfall in the Riverina area is a contributing factor.
In addition, the recent completion of crop sewing in the region is forcing rodents from their natural habitats into the warmth of homes and businesses. In the past two weeks Shaun has visited many properties in the area and has seen very heavy infestations in Wagga, Karingal, Griffith and Gundagai.
Do I have a rodent problem?
Some simple tell tale signs of rodent infestation to look for around your property:
- Sounds – Scratching and shuffling noises in the roof.
- Droppings – Found in and around the building.
- Tracks – Run tracks or rub marks, (dark greasy marks), along walls or plumbing pipes.
- Gnawing – Damage to food packets in the pantry. Additional indicators would be holes in skirting boards or conduits, cables being stripped of insulation or cardboard/paper products being chewed.
- Visual sightings – Sighting of rodents scurrying around and sighting of rodents nesting material in stored boxes.
- Excitement of your family pet – If your dog or cat is acting strangely, for example excessive barking in a particular area of your home, they might be trying to tell you something.
- Sensors / Alarms – being triggered, particularly within 1 or 2 specific areas of the premises, can be an indicator of rodent activity within an area.
How to avoid rodent infestations
There are things you can to discourage these pests such as:
– Removing those obvious food sources such as pet feeding bowls
– Ensuring that garbage bags are tightly sealed and stored inside bins and covered
– Keeping down vegetation, particularly close to buildings
– Look for obvious entry points into premises (gaps under doors for example) and fixing them
– Undertake a preventative baiting programme with a reputable pest control company.
Don’t forget to check out our current Winter Specials to help protect your property and your family this season.
Still Concerned?
If you believe or suspect that you have rats or mice, please contact Amalgamated Pest Control Riverina for further advice.
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