Florida Rodent Control & Bird Prevention
How Rodents, Pigeons and Other Wildlife Can Affect Your
Health
Rodents, pigeons and other wildlife can have harmful effects
upon your health, your family's health as well as cause damage to
your home. It is important to fully understand the dangers stemming
from these types of infestations. Below is a more detailed overview
of the health risks associated with particular rodents and
birds.
Florida Rodent Control: Rat Extermination & Mice
Prevention
Rodents (such as mice and rats) can enter structures through
very minute openings (mice can squeeze through spaces as small as a
nickel and rats through spaces the size of a quarter). Rats are
excellent climbers and often enter a home in the fall when outside
food sources become scarce. They can also be found under, in and
around structures, such as in fields or wood piles.
Mice and rats pose many threats to you, your family and your
home. Micro droplets of mouse urine can cause allergies in
children. They can also bring fleas, mites, ticks and lice into
your home. Rats are known for the damage they cause by chewing on
and through materials (i.e. wiring which can cause fires),
urinating on food and eating
Hughes' trained Florida rat exterminators and rodent control
professionals can offer the expertise and knowledge of rodent
biology to best protect your health and rid your home of a rodent
infestation.
Florida Pigeon & Bird Control
Pigeons are filthy birds and carry many other pests on them,
such as fleas, ticks and mites, which pose their own health dangers
to the public, including lime disease. Pigeons themselves are known
to carry several diseases and can contaminate food, causing
salmonella poisoning. Hughes' trained pigeon & bird control
specialists in Florida have the expertise and equipment necessary
to rid your property of these creatures. We can not only safely
eliminate the pigeons but can also help determine where and why
these animals are infiltrating your property and how to eliminate
the conducive conditions to prevent future problems. We take bird
& pigeon prevention seriously.
Florida Rodent Control & Extermination You Can Trust
Hughes' rodent control Florida professionals are specially
equipped to handle most urban and suburban wildlife management
situations. As part of the STEPS Total Protection System, our
Florida rodent control services include rat extermination, mice
control and bird control as well as protecting your home against
other critters such as opossums, snakes, bats, moles and more. Our
experienced and licensed Florida rodent control professionals will
pinpoint how the unwanted guests are entering your home and provide
a detailed rodent extermination plan to keep them out permanently.
Hughes also offers total removal, disinfection and reinstallation
of damaged insulation.
Rodent & Bird Control Prevention Tips:
There are a number of pest-proofing measures that Florida
homeowners can take to protect their home and families from the
threats posed by rodents and birds. Hughes rodent & bird
control specialists in Florida recommend the following:
Rodent Control Prevention Tips:
- Seal cracks and holes, including areas where utilities and
pipes enter the home.
- Store boxes and containers off the floor and organize items
often to prevent rodents from residing in undisturbed areas.
- Store food in thick metal or plastic containers with tight
lids.
- Use a thick plastic or metal garbage can with a tight lid and
keep sealed at all times.
- Keep outside cooking areas and grills clean.
- Do not leave pet food or water bowls out overnight.
- Keep bird feeders away from the house and use squirrel guards
to limit access to the feeder by squirrels and other rodents.
- Keep grains and animal feed in thick plastic or metal
containers with tight lids. In the evening, return uneaten animal
feed to containers with lids.
If you find rodent feces, hear sounds of scurrying in the walls
or observe other signs of a rodent infestation, contact one of
Hughes' licensed rodent control specialists in Florida to inspect
and treat the pest problem.
Bird Control Prevention Tips:
- Seal or cover vents and gutters to deter birds.
- Install tightly strung wire or string just above the surface to
prevent birds from nesting on ledges, eaves or windowsills.
- Make sure to clean up food spills promptly and keep trashcans
covered. By denying birds and pigeons of a continuous food source,
they will seek shelter elsewhere.
Your total satisfaction is guaranteed.
With the STEPS Total Protection System, all of our Florida
rodent control services are 100% guaranteed. We've built our
reputation on standing by our customers with the best guarantee in
the business.
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