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Pest Control Tips: Prevent Pest Problems During The Holidays
The joyous season is upon us and the smell of delectable foods and desserts will soon steam out the roof ventilation openings and windows as we prepare holiday meals. Storage boxes with decoration and reefs that have been stored away in closets or attics all year will be pulled out to enhance the holiday experience.
All the elements that make the holiday season a happy time of year can also bring about pest or rodent problems. Bugs and rats are attracted to the permeating scents of baking food in the kitchen and leftovers that sit on the table. Although unintended, this is a welcoming sign to pests.
Mice, rodents, spiders, and all sorts of bugs can also hide in boxes of holiday decorations and make their way in your home when they are pulled out. The inside of the boxes are undisturbed and dark throughout the year – A perfect concoction for pest nesting.
Pantry pests (ants, beetles,weevils,etc.) can also live in pantry foods like flour, cereal, dry pasta, and spices.
An effective pest control and rodent control plan should be enforced in your home during the holiday season. Protect your holiday events and guests from a pest invasion. Follow the tips below to optimize your rodent control program and to keep your holiday plans uninterrupted by pests.
- Keep decorations and seasonal items in airtight containers. Pests or rodents will not be able to get in these containers. Make sure your airtight containers are in dry areas, like a closet or office. Also, when you bring them down for the holidays, unpack them outside.
- Do a thorough inspection of decorations, wreaths, and Christmas trees before you bring them inside. Insects or rats can be living in them.
- All foods including waste food should be stored away in a sealed container. Trash receptacles should have secured lids. Keep all areas where food is prepared and consumed clean. Tables, countertops, pantries, and cabinets should be free from crumbs or liquid spills.
- All the food you bring in from stores should be examined. Damaged packaging or boxes should not be bought from stores. Expired food items should be thrown out in a trash can with a secure lid.
Following these pest management guidelines will reduce your chance of pest infestations tremendously. A regular bi-monthly service from a pest control company can prevent bugs from ever entering your home. A regular pest control service will treat the inside and the perimeter of your home – Bugs stay out! Pro Pacific Pest Control services all of San Diego County (Carlsbad, Oceanside, El Cajon, Escondido, etc.) for all your residential and commercial pest control needs.
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Rodent Control Checklist for San Diego Restaurants
It is a perpetual effort for restaurant owners to maintain a clean, sanitary environment. However, constant cleaning and enforcing pest/rodent proof techniques can keep pests out and health code violations at bay.
In San Diego, while roaches and other pests can infest a restaurant at anytime of the year, rodents usually invade structures during colder months. Restaurants need to establish a rodent control plan that will keep rodents away. With an effective rodent control plan, you won’t have to worry about a rodent infestation. Also, your clients will leave satisfied without getting sick from food that has been contaminated by rodents.
Here are some steps San Diego restaurant owners can enforce to make for a rodent-free establishment:
- Rodent Proof/Exclusion – The beginning of your rodent control plan. This will prevent rodents from entering the structure. Inspect the interior and exterior walls and roof for any openings (cracks, crevices, holes) the size of a dime. All dime-sized openings should be stuffed or covered with a durable, flexible material (ex. steel wool). If you are a tenant in a complex, contact the property manager for solutions to rodent proof your unit.
- Keep All Food Secure – All food including waste food should be safely secured. Trash receptacles have a secure lid on top. When storing food make sure is it in packaging or sealed container in refrigerator/freezer/pantry. Foods stored in cardboard boxes should not be left out in open and preferably in a pantry or cabinet with closed doors.
- All Surfaces Clean – At the end of a job task and work day, wipe counter tops and work areas clean with disinfectant spray. This will significantly reduce your chance of rodents.
- Reduce the clutter – Everything should be off the floor (3 feet up) and you should have easy access to clean underneath tables and countertops. This will not allow any spots for rodents to live or hide. Also, this helps with cleaning the entire floor area and prevents piece of food from being hidden under objects. Rodents also like dark place so leaving a light on in the kitchen area could help your rodent control plan.
- Use Rodent Traps – if you are experiencing a rodent infestation, quickly call a rodent control specialist. They can strategically place rodent traps to capture all the rodents. You will want to avoid rodent control sprays or poisons in a food establishment since rodents can expose food to toxic chemicals. Also, chemicals may take a few days to kill rodents and they can end up dying in between walls. A rodent control professional is the best option.
Many restaurants around the nation are being closed by the health department due to violating health code. A Pennsylvania restaurant was closed because of excessive rodent droppings found near counter tops, fridge, and water heater.
Huge fines are issued for rat infestations like these. San Diego restaurants can avoid citations and the risk of losing the business with a well executed rat control plan. If you suspect rodents in your establish, contact us now for a professional rodent control inspection for FREE.
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Coronado Pest Control Specializes in Rat Control
Are rats or mice infesting your Coronado home? Are you looking for a rodent control method that will immediately start reducing the rat/mice population? Well you have a pest control company right in your neighborhood that specializes in this particular pest.
Roof rats are the most common rodent infestation seen in Coronado. The humid, cool air that fills Coronado Island makes for pleasant living conditions for rats. At this climate and with a covering over their head (your roof), the rodents can reproduce quickly. Your home can soon be a empire of rats.
To get rid of mice or rats, you must execute a detailed plan. A complete rat removal requires an extensive set-up. A decent amount of traps and secure perimeter protection devices (bait stations) will expunge all rodent problems.
Our Coronado pest control technicians have the experience to know which baits will attract the rat to the trap or station. You can be assured your pest problem will be gone.
If you want a pest control company that is familiar with the pests in Coronado, Call Pro Pacific Pest Control now. Receive a rodent control inspection and a detailed estimate for FREE. Call now!
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How To Get Your National City Property Rat-Free! Effective Rodent Control
In National City and most other cities in San Diego County, the most common rodent infestation is from roof rats. During the rainy and wet season, rodents will invade homes to stay dry.
A home provides all the elements for a rat’s survival: food, water, shelter. The smallest food particles (crumbs) can satisfy a rat’s appetite, water from underneath sinks and toilets are enough to hydrate the pest, and your attics are as comfy as a five-star hotel to a rodent.
To keep the rats out of your National City home you must make it impossible for them to live.
- Remove the Clutter– indoor and outdoor areas of your property should be cleared. Unused appliances, unkempt wood or mulch piles, and unsecured storage boxes are potential homes for rats. Organize items on your property to reduce shelter to rats.
- Squeaky Clean Home– rats can smell food from miles away. The smallest food particle will attract a pack of rats. Thoroughly clean areas where food is cooked and served and heavy traffic areas in your home.
- Leave No Food Unpackaged– Clip chip bags, seal all leftovers in containers, keep fruits and vegetables in fridge or secured bag. Rats will feast on unpackaged food items. Your food can become contaminated with the disease they carry.
- Seal All Openings in Home– Rodents can squeeze in holes as small as quarters. Inspect your home for cracks and openings and seal them up!
The last tip is known as rodent proofing and requires extensive work to effectively keep out rodents. Pro Pacific offers a rodent proofing service to all National City Homeowners.
If you are already experiencing rodents in your home, contact our business that has over 10 years experience in rodent removals. We know how to remove your rats for good!
Pro Pacific serves all residential and commercial structures in National City and San Diego. Call or fill out the form today for your FREE rodent inspection!
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Perris Homeowners Now Have Effective Rodent Control Services
Pro Pacific Pest Control provides rodent control services in Perris to effectively remove all rodent infestations. Rodent invasions are one of the most dreaded pest problems because of their unclean nature and structure damaging habits (gnawing).
Homeowners in Perris and Southwest Riverside (Menifee, Sun City, Wildomar, Winchester) can protect their properties from rats and other rodents with a professional rodent control service. Our rodent control specialists have the experience to capture the pests with traps, bait stations, and glueboards.
Do-it-yourself products and techniques are not encouraged since traps must be placed in suitable locations such as areas where rats travel often and entrances/exits. A rodent technician will be able to determine these spots to optimize your plan against rodents.
If you are using DIY products, such as rat poisons, you will have to locate the dead rodent that could be up in your attic or between the walls of your home. It is important to remove the dead rodent immediately because the decomposing carcass will attract other pests and release a horrible smell that will permeate your home.
Rodent proofing your home and maintaining an uncluttered and sanitary environment will bring your chances of getting a pest infestation to zero. Pro Pacific offers rodent proofing and exclusion services that are installed by a rodent exclusion specialist and comes with a guarantee.
Don’t worry another day about your rodent problem, Perris residents have rodent control protection with Pro Pacific Pest Control. Our services are also offer in San Diego.
Schedule your FREE inspection and written estimate now by calling 951-788-1820.
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FREE Rodent Control Inspections for Oceanside Homeowners 760-480-4844
Are rats causing commotion in your attic while you sleep or having you worried about infections from disease they transmit? Rodent infestations should not be taken lightly. A rat pack can cause structural damage to your home and contaminate your food and water supply. You are at risk leaving a rodent infestation in your home.
However, if you are a homeowner in Oceanside, you have access to a rodent control service that guarantees your rats will be gone, like you never had a rat problem to being with. Pro Pacific Pest Control doesn’t just remove rodents from your home; we let you in on how to optimize your home to prevent rodent invasions.
Our licensed rodent technicians thoroughly explain the rat removal process to you, so you know what needs to be done to get rid of your rats.
Do-it-yourself products do not offer lifetime guarantees or protection from disease while removing dead rodent carcasses from your San Diego home. Do-it-yourself products are toxic chemicals that must be carefully handled and placed to maximize their effectiveness while minimizing the risk of children or pets having access to them. Our experienced technicians strategically place traps and glue boards to remove your rats.
If you want your rats gone, Think Pro Pacific! Pro Pacific Pest Control serves Oceanside and all of San Diego. Call today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate for your rodent control service in Oceanside.
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Does Rodent Control Affect San Diego Pets?
The active ingredient in rodent control baits, bromadiolone, has put pet owners in San Diego and all over the nation in fear of secondary poisonings to their pets. Secondary pet poisonings can be caused by a pet ingesting a rat or rodent that has consumed toxic bait. However, studies have shown that under normal rodent control program situations, the risk of secondary poisonings to pets is extremely low.
Basically, the risk depends on the correlation between the amount ingested and the size and weight of the animal. Also, it is dependent on the pet’s sensitivity to the active ingredient in the rodenticide. Fortunately, a single rodent cannot consume enough bait to kill a pet that has ingested the dead rodent; therefore, the pet would have to eat multiple rats to reach a dangerous dose. Only a steady diet of the dying rats or rodents will cause the companion animal to ingest higher levels of the rodent bait.
But exactly how many bait-filled rodents would a cat or dog have to eat to reach a lethal dosage?
A study has shown that a 22 lb. dog would have to consume 77 ounces of bromadiolone (nearly 5 pounds) to be poisoned. A single rat consumes a maximum of less than an ounce of food (even less for mice), so the 22 lb. dog would have to find and eat 77 rats that are completely stuffed with bait.
A 4.4 lb. cat needs 35 ounces of bait product or nearly 3 dozen rats stuffed with bait for secondary poisonings to take effect.
However, secondary poisonings are not impossible and the pet’s sensitivity to the bait will alter the numbers in the study results. Although, secondary pet poisonings are unlikely, Pro Pacific Pest Control takes precautions to protect your pets and other non-targeted animals (hawks, owls, etc.).
With our rodent control service, our technicians come out weekly during the service to quickly remove dead rodents and to provide maintenance and refills of traps and bait stations. This allows less time for pets to eat the rodents. During refills of bait stations, our technician monitors the quantity of bait placed to maximize the effectiveness against controlling the rodent population while minimizing the chance for excess bait to get outside the box.
We use a tamper-proof bait stations that securely store the bait product inside, therefore the baits are only directly accessible to the rodents. With our rodent control techniques and products, San Diego residents do not have to worry about harm from chemicals to their families or pets.
For an effective rodent control service or more information on protecting your pets from rodent baits, call (619) 531-9133.
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Rat Removals for El Cajon Homeowners- FREE Inspections 619-531-9133
Every rodent problem varies in terms of size of the infestation, location of nesting spot, progression of the infestation and the severity of damage caused to the home. Since each rodent problem is different, it is difficult to have standard prices.
That is why Pro Pacific Pest Control will gladly send a licensed technician to inspect your home and provide a detailed estimate for FREE.
The technician will provide a thorough inspection of your home to spot all areas of the infestation. The findings will allow the technician to make recommendations for rodent control services that will fit your budget.
Also, if you agree on the estimate, our technicians have the tools to begin removing your rodents today with our Same-Day Service.
Around this time of year, rodents tend to seek shelter indoors to protect themselves from the colder weather and rain. Properties in El Cajon and all of San Diego County are susceptible to rodent invasions. Roof rats are the most common rat to found in El Cajon, but Norway rats have been spotted in areas around San Diego.
Rodents are more than a nuisance, they carry diseases that can infect you and your family and they can cause costly home repairs.
Don’t let your rodent problem progress! Get rid of your rats today. Call 619-531-9133 for your free inspection and to be on your way to a rodent-free home.
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Rodent-Free With Lake Elsinore Rat Removal
The rodent season is upon us and having a rodent problem in your house is not any less of a nuisance than the previous years. If you are experiencing a rodent problem, you need to effectively removal all the rodent from your home as soon as possible. Fortunately, Pro Pacific Pest Control has the resources to start getting rid of your rodent problem today!
Lake Elsinore residents can call our company to get a FREE home inspection and a detailed estimate by our licensed technicians. Our technicians carry the supplies needed to remove your rodents with them, so with your approval, they can begin curing your rat infestation.
Dangers of Rats Infestations in Lake Elsinore Homes
During rainfall and cold days, rodents will seek shelter and often in the attics or crawlspaces of a home. Rats are parasitic so it is natural for them to live close to humans. We provide every element for their survival.
The problem is our homes are not designed to prevent and withstand the damages cause by the habits of rats. Rats chew on rafters and electrical wiring in homes to keep their teeth down in length. This can cause structural damage and create a potential fire hazard.
Also, rats carry diseases that can be transmitted by a person ingesting the food they have contaminated. Food and water supplies can become contaminated by the saliva glands from a rat nibbling or ingesting the food or water. Rat feces or urine can also contaminate food and water supplies.
Protect your Home and Family
Pro Pacific can give you a 100% guarantee that your rodent problem will be gone with our professional rodent control services. Pro Pacific Pest Control services Lake Elsinore (southwest Riverside County) and Rodent Control San Diego County. Call now to remove your rodents and protect your home and family from harm.
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San Diego County Homeowners in Encinitas use Rodent Control to Protect Property
Rodent Control can do more than get rid of rats for Encinitas and San Diego area homeowners. Using a professional rodent control service will keep your gardens and other home features unharmed.
Often times, San Diego County clients have already used DIY techniques and have been unsuccessful. DIY products require some knowledge about the nature of rats to make products most effective. Our technicians have the experience to maximize the effectiveness of our industrial rat removal techniques. The rodent population in your home will be reduced to zero.
Encinitas and other San Diego coastal cities are covered with beautiful landscaping. However, the greenery makes for an ideal spot for rodents. Rodents are omnivorous (eat plants and animals) so they can destroy gardens and landscaping over time.
Our professional rodent control company has defensive techniques to keep rodents off your property and prevent damage from occurring to your home.
San Diego County residents do not have to settle with living with rat for another day. Pro Pacific Pest Control will take care of the rodent problem in no time with modern rodent control techniques. Call today to schedule a FREE inspection and written estimate from a licensed technician.