Getting rid of rodents for good takes two things most DIY efforts skip: sealing the gaps they enter through and removing what draws them in, not only setting traps.
Trapping clears the rodents already inside, but new ones follow the same gaps and scent trails, so trapping alone becomes a monthly chore. The lasting fix pairs interior trapping with exclusion - sealing the entry points - and exterior bait stations to cut pressure from outside.
Start with sanitation and storage: secure pet food, seal pantry items, clear clutter from the garage, and cut back vegetation against the foundation. Then find the gaps. A mouse fits through a hole the size of a dime, so the inspection looks at utility penetrations, garage corners, and foundation cracks most people overlook.
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Trapping without sealing leaves the entry open. Exclusion is the step that turns rodent control into a one-time job.
Yes. They contaminate food surfaces, carry disease, and gnaw wiring, which is a fire risk.
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