Known for destroying property and products and spreading disease-causing pathogens, the presence of rodents can spell trouble for your
Nashville home or business. They contaminate food and surfaces and chew through items and building structures.
In Nashville, you’ll likely run into the deer mouse, house mouse, Norway rat, or roof rat.
Preventing these rodents yourself can be a challenge. Mice are nimble and can climb, run, jump, and squeeze through a hole the size of a dime. Rats are intelligent, and can outsmart your typical store-bought trap.
Tips for Commercial Rodent Prevention
- Inspect roof areas and seal any gaps or openings around vents and HVAC units.
- Clean food serving, prep, and storage areas regularly.
- Store firewood and unused equipment away from the building.
- Keep dumpsters and garbage bins tightly covered and away from the building.
- Clean up spills immediately and keep food sealed.
- Eliminate clutter in basements and outdoor buildings.
- Keep landscaping well-trimmed and avoid having it touch the building.
- Install door sweeps on all exterior doors.
- Use rodent-proof materials such as hardware cloth, aluminum flashing, aluminum screening, or concrete to seal all exterior holes and openings.
- Place ¼ inch wire mesh screens over all exterior ventilation openings.
- Do not overwater mulched areas around a structure.
- Ensure that plumbing p-traps are filled with water so they are sealed.
- Use sodium vapor bulbs or LED lights of greater than 550 nm.
- Reduce humidity by using a dehumidifier.
While these tips can help with rodent infestations temporarily, professional intervention with pest exclusion services is the best way of keeping them out.
Where You Might Find Rodents
Mice prefer quiet, undisturbed areas, such as closets, storage areas, and wall voids. They pick natural trails to follow, such as girders, heating and electrical lines, and utility runs. Since rats are excellent climbers and burrowers, they can be found in upper or lower levels of buildings, ceilings, trees, vegetation, or on rooftops.
Take note of any sightings or signs, such as droppings, nesting materials, or gnaw marks around your property. This will alert your pest control expert at McCloud Services of potential hotspots. If you do spot any signs of rodents, give us a call right away.