Do You Know What Kind of Pest You Have in Your Home?

If you see pigeons on your roof and you can hear noises in your attic, and you know they are getting in somewhere, chances are the noises mean you have pigeons in your attic. Similarly, if you see molehills on your lawn, you’ll know moles are to blame. And if you find tiny droppings in your kitchen, just the size a mouse would leave, you know you’ve got the task of finding a mouse.

But it’s not always this easy to know what the problem is. You might hear noises and wonder where they are coming from. It may take a few days of listening to figure out where they are. Even when you do, you must look for other signs to see what kind of bird or animal might have entered your home.

Of course, the best action is to prevent this from happening in the first place. If you have entry points animals, insects and birds could use to get inside, you’re more likely to get problems. Take time each season to check the exterior of your home and look for any gaps or openings, no matter how small, and seal them. Mice can get in through gaps small enough to poke a pencil in, so use that as a method of finding holes big enough for them to use.

If it’s too late to prevent something from getting in, make sure you look for signs of the potential problem. Look for droppings, nibbled packages in the kitchen or bird mess in your attic, for example. If you are still unsure, or you have found a pest of some sort, consider calling a pest control expert to come and take a closer look. They will know the signs to look for and which animal, bird or insect will have made them. Sometimes it’s possible to have pests in your home and not to see them, especially if they come out at night.

By calling in the experts, you can make sure you have a chance to get rid of your pests and reclaim your home as your own. They will also be able to advise on how to get rid of a pest safely and in accordance with the law, if necessary. Not all pests can be removed by using simple home eradication methods, so make sure you get expert advice first.