Professional Rodent Proofing Service

Rodents like rats and mice can become a real problem very quickly.

Not only do rodents chew up your wall foundations, insulation, and everything else in your home, but they also spread a staggering amount of diseases and eat up your food. Not to mention they breed like crazy.

Some people’s first instinct is to jump right to extermination, which may seem like an uncomfortable option for others. The truth is that extermination isn’t the best solution to rodent infestations. No, the best solution is prevention.

At Southwest Insulation, we can do rodent proofing for your home. You don’t need to harm or kill anything – you only need to stop them from coming in. That way, you never have to trap any in the first place.

Our professionals can rodent-proof your home effectively. We understand insulation, crawl spaces, and other entry points for pests, and we can deal with them well. Call us today for all of your rodent-proofing needs.

How To Know If You Have Rodents

If you’re unsure whether or not you already have rodents before your rodent proofing, there are a few signs to look out for.

Rats make subtle yet distinct scampering and chewing sounds. If you hear animal noises and aren’t sure where they’re coming from or who’s making them, you likely have an infestation.

There should be telltale chewing marks anywhere rats or mice are living. Rodents must continually grind down their teeth. The presence of rodents should necessitate chewing somewhere.

Like all animals, mice and rats generate waste. If rats are living in your home, there should be droppings. You might smell rat urine in different parts of your house as well.

Rats live in nests made of things like shredded paper and twigs, so be on the lookout for anything that seems to be a rat’s nest. Rats often build these in hidden-away areas, so don’t expect to find one quickly.

If you have pets, they may start acting strangely alert. They’re likely smelling and hearing things that you can’t.

The Rodent Proofing Process

The process for rodent proofing is thorough and ensures there are no places for rats, mice, and squirrels to crawl inside.

First, a thorough inspection is conducted. We need to determine any possible entry points for rodents, whether broken roof shingles, unsealed attic windows, or areas in between insulation.

Insulation might be moved around in the sealing process if necessary. Don’t worry, because we can install new insulation for you.

We then seal up any holes. Sealing is done through sealants and mesh that rodents can’t fit through. They can fit through surprisingly tight spaces, so we’re very thorough here.

Afterward, messes are vacuumed up, preferably with HEPA-strength vacuums. Clean your attic to ensure there are no hiding places for rodents. We can clean your attic for you.

You might need insulation removed if there’s been excessive damage. We can do that as well.

What To Do After Rodent Proofing

After you’ve rodent-proofed your house, you can still take extra measures to ensure you don’t get a rodent infestation.

Put a rain cap on your chimney so nothing can start living inside, and have screens safely installed on all your vents. Always research whether or not these screens are okay to install on any given vent.

Get brush strips and weather stripping on your doors and windows. Compression seals on garage doors are a great idea as well. Rodents can fit into exceedingly tiny spaces, so don’t leave any room for them. Double-check that your window screens aren’t torn, and cover your window wells.

Any entries to pipes should be meshed off with copper mesh that rodents can’t chew through.

Check that your roof shingles are in place and put weatherstripping on skylights.

Put high gloss paint on vertical pipes outside your house to make them too slippery for rodents to climb.

Get full insulation in your walls or attic that doesn’t leave room for pests to crawl. Some insulation even has pesticides built in.

Keep your food properly stored. Don’t leave food or crumbs available to pests. Clean any spilled food regularly. Keep your trash sealed so rodents can’t get food from there. And get rid of bird feeders.

Trim your lawn and trees and clear your gutters. Don’t leave hiding places for rodents.

You can buy decoys that look like owls and other predators that scare off rats, much like scarecrows.

Consider getting a cat. An active predator is a fantastic rodent-proofing measure.

FAQs

Is there insulation that is rodent-proof?

No insulation is completely rodent-proof, but you have options. Cellulose is often toxic to rodents, and spray foam insulation fills gaps where rodents might otherwise breed inside. On top of that, if you get insulation services from us, we can rodent-proof your home.

Does ultrasonic rodent repellent work?

Generally, no. Ultrasonic rodent repellent does not work. If you want a rodent-free home, it’s best to rodent-proof your house.

What materials are rat-proof?

Copper mesh is the best anti-rodent material as it’s the hardest for them to chew through.

Does copper mesh keep mice out?

The copper mesh works well as long as you cover every hole in your home. If you don’t, your copper mesh is useless.

What’s the best rat deterrent?

If you want to deter rats, you should block every entry point in your home. A rodent-proofing service could help you find these entry points.