How rodents get into your home in Bellingham and Whatcom County

Rodents gain access to your home through structural deficiencies.  Rodents rely on their senses of touch and smell.  Rodents will recognize pheromone trails from other rodents.  They will also feel warm air coming from structural deficiencies in your home.   

Rodent exclusion is a process to eliminate structural deficiencies where rodents may gain access to your home.  Areas that could be possible entry points are anything bigger than a dime size.  Gaps around pipes, cracks and gaps in foundation, vents, and crawlspace entries (Galvanized crawlspace entry wells do not keep out rodents) Exclusion work should be completed by a licensed contractor like Environmental Pest Control.  Exclusion is one of the best ways to provide complete rodent control.  (All structures may not be able to be excluded because of construction type.)  Bait stations and traps are crucial for monitoring and controlling rodent populations.  Rodent control around your home will protect your home from damage and family from potential sickness.