Even though rats and mice are both rodents, there is a noticeable difference in how they are handled. Rat and mouse control are still similar though. So read down below to know what the difference is between them.
If you have a rat infestation, do not hesitate to contact the licensed and insured exterminators from Rat Control.
Inspection
The first part of the rat and mouse control process is quite similar in that the technician needs to find the cause of the infestation and determine the hotspots and areas of high activity. The technician, therefore, goes around the perimeter of the exterior and throughout the exterior of the property. For mice and rats, these hotspots are different for both mice and rats. It comes down to their very nature.
For mice, the most common spots are the kitchen and the basement. For rats, the most common hotspots are the basement, crawlspace, and garage. The technician will make note of all the areas that were noted during the inspection, make recommendations, and convey that information to the property owner.
Extermination
The extermination part for mice and rats will differ and this is where it will be obvious. For rats, the extermination process is different for the exterior and the interior. For the exterior, rodenticides in bait form will be placed in tamper-proof bait stations around the exterior of the property. These bait stations are locked and secured to prevent children and pets from opening these stations and accessing them. These baits are multi-feed so that, if a non-target animal eats from it, it will not kill the animal. These bait stations will also be placed in areas where they can not be easily discoverable.
For mice, these tamper-proof bait stations will also be placed in the interior of the property. For rats though, this will be different. For rats, the technician strategically will place the snap traps around places of peak activity. These snap traps give a lethal blow to those rats who get caught in these traps and will break the neck immediately.
Prevention
For both mice and rats, people should focus on reducing food and water sources daily which comes down to wiping down the counter and cleaning floors regularly developing a steady habit of creating a cleaning regime. If you have pets by any chance, make sure to clean out your front and back yard of any pet food. Rats and mice might be attracted to it which can lead them further to the interior and look for more food. Water sources should also be eliminated such as a leaky pipe. This may act as a water source for rodents.
Here you have it. While both rats and mice are rodents, their approach is quite similar yet both different. Technicians know where to find them and know what to do about them to make sure these rats and mice won’t be able to come back. At rat control, we can deal with the rats with the help of our licensed and insured professionals who have the rodenticides as well as the traps to take care of them appropriately.
