Rodent Control
AJ Southwest is your solution to rodents and other animals that want to take up residence in your home.
Rats and mice tend to be nocturnal creatures, which means they actively forage for food at night and sleep during the day. Squirrels are diurnal, the opposite of rodents. They sleep at night and look for food in the daytime. Both of these critters love to make nests in attics during the winter when it is cold. If you’re hearing noises at night, it is most likely rodents. If you’re hearing noises in the early morning, it is quite possibly squirrels.
Our methods for removing these two animals are very different.
Mice and rat removal. To eradicate these pests, we bait and/or use traps or sticky pads. Mice and rats have poor eyesight but a great sense of smell. Rodents are greasy and rub against walls to leave their scent, allowing them to find their way back to their nest. They also leave urine trails as markings for their territory. Mice and rats can carry disease and bacteria as well as fleas, and they will chew through electrical wires to sharpen their teeth. Luckily, they will not venture far from their nest, so baiting will get rid of them quickly. It is very important not to delay treating for rats or mice in your home or business.
Squirrel removal. Unlike mice and rats, which can cause damage and spread disease, squirrels are more of a nuisance. They chew through wood soffits or squeeze through openings on the roof to get into the attic. It’s illegal to kill the “grey tail” squirrel, the kind that lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Squirrels either have to be trapped and removed, or spooked from the premises. Trapping is the most successful way to rid your house of squirrels. Once trapped, we take them to a park or rural area at least 5 to 10 miles from your house. Otherwise, they could make it back to your home.
Please contact us today if you are experiencing rodent problems in your home.