Rodents - The Winter Pest No One Wants To Face

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Rodents The Winter Pest No One Wants To Face

• Y.E.S. can help keep rodents out of your house
  this season guaranteed.

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A Damaging Infestation

• They may seem like tiny creatures, but rodents
  can destroy your property and create serious
  health risks for you and your family. Whats
  more, though, is that they can introduce other
  pest problems like fleas and ticks into your
  home, putting you at risk of contracting other
  illnesses.

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Mice and Rats

• While there are many types of rodents, most
  people deal with two types when it comes to their
  homes mice and rats.
• Mice are usually gray or brown in color. Theyre
  typically 6 inches long, and they weigh about 1/2
  ounce.
• Rats are either brown or black, depending on the
  type, and theyre often much larger than mice,
  though young rats are sometimes mistaken for
  mice. They have sharp teeth, designed for gnawing.

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Do You Have A Problem?

• If youre unsure if you have a rodent control
  problem, here are a few signs you may want to
  look for.
• Gnaw marks around the molding or siding in your
  home.
• Gnaw marks on your food.
• Rub marks (also called skid marks) where the
  rodents body has touched your homes walls.
• Rodent feces anywhere inside your house.

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Getting Some Help

• Contacting a rodent elimination expert is the
  best way to eliminate rodents in and around your
  home. Using a variety of methods that are safe
  for your family yet deadly to rodents, they can
  help you deal with the problem and keep it from
  coming back.

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Cleaning Up After A Rodent Infestation

• After youve dealt with rodents, you may have a
  real mess on your hands. Youll need to do some
  disinfecting once a rodent control professional
  has eliminated the problem.
• If you can, air out the contaminated area. Spray
  a fine mist of a bleach solution, remove up any
  droppings you find. Making sure that throughout
  the process, you ware protective gear and
  respiratory protection.

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Rodent Prevention Tips

• Its not always going to be possible to prevent
  rodents from entering your home, but here are a
  few tips that may help.
• Repair or patch any holes or damage to your home.
  Dont forget about the eaves attic.
• Keep your gutters overhangs clear, as rodents
  can easily build nests in there.
• Store your yard waste away from the house.
• Keep bird seed in a sealed metal container.
• Rodents often enter around pipes. Make sure
  youve sealed every possible entry point
  blocked any holes with steel wool.

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Disposing of Dead Rodents

• Should you find a dead rodent in your home, its
  important to dispose of it properly.
• Wear rubber gloves.
• Place the dead rodent in a plastic bag, then in a
  second plastic bag, making sure its tightly
  sealed.
• Then place it in a trash container with a tight
  fitting lid.
• Wash your hands thoroughly wash after youve
  removed the gloves.

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Guaranteed Rodent Elimination

• Young Environmental Solutions is the local expert
  on rodent elimination. YES Pest Pros offer a
  guaranteed rodent elimination program that is
  environmentally responsible and utilizes the
  latest strategies, technologies materials to
  eradicate your problem and to help keep it from
  returning.
• Visit www.yespestpros.com for more information.