How to Get Rid of Rodents in Your Riverside Area Home

Many rodent species are found in Riverside, including deer mice, roof rats, and Norway rats. Rodents are frequent household pests, often invading our homes in search of food and shelter. They can cause damage to wiring, insulation, and more, and they can also spread hantavirus and other diseases. If you’ve discovered a rodent infestation under your roof and you want to get rid of them, follow these tips:

• Set traps in areas where rodents are active. Many types of traps exist, including snap traps, glue traps, electric traps, and live traps. Despite what cartoons may have taught you, cheese is not a very good bait for your traps; rodents prefer protein-rich food such as nuts and dried meat, with peanut butter proving one of the most effective baits for both rats and mice. Make sure you buy the right types of traps for your rodents – mouse traps are too small for rats, while mice may be too small to trigger rat traps.