In times of extreme weather conditions, unwanted pests such as rodents can become a primal issue for rental homes. In the case that the weather gets cold, rodents always seek for warmth and a stable food supply, making homes an enticing shelter. Contrary to that, during hot weather, rodents may invade residential areas seeking water, surging up the infestation risk. In such cases, with their constantly available food and water sources, our homes can be very appealing to rodents such as mice, squirrels, rats, and other pests.
Eliminate items attractive to pests
Keeping your rental home free of pests can be arduous and definitely challenging, however, a few basic actions can go a long way in maintaining a rodent-free space. It’s imperative to use proactive techniques to eliminate potential food sources that might enchant and draw in these undesirable guests. Properly storing and disposing of food and waste and keeping your living space clean and tidy are important ways to prevent infestations.
Bear in mind to rapidly remove or securely store pet food, bird seed, grass seed, and fallen fruit from fruit trees in sturdy plastic containers with firmly sealed lids to avoid attracting pests, as examples rodents, insects, and other animals.
Seal entry points around the home
Another crucial task to keep rodents out is to seal all potential entry points around the home’s foundation, eaves, and soffits. Any gaps or holes should be filled with steel mesh, caulk, or plaster, and examined frequently to keep the seals intact.
Soaking cotton balls with peppermint oil and placing them where small bugs in all likelihood may enter is a natural remedy that has been reported to work well (this style also leaves a perfect smell).
If you are liable to provide pest control to your residents (a large number of states do not require owners of single-family homes to provide pest control, so look to your local statutes) and natural systems aren’t keeping the pests out, you may need to rely on traps or hire an exterminator to handle the problem. Naturally, using traps, poisons, or other systems pose significant risks to residents and their pets unless used selectively and correctly well.
Maintain regular rodent-proofing
As a property owner, incorporating rodent-proofing to your long list of weatherizing tasks may appear like one heavy responsibility too many. With that said, it’s focal to bear in mind that regular maintenance is key to keeping your property rodent-free. It can be difficult to keep in mind always to check the foundations and eaves of each property and monitor the home for its efforts to sort out potential pest-attracting food sources, still, it’s a task you can’t afford to neglect.
You could work with all these tasks yourself, or you could deputize them to Real Property Management Champion. Our comprehensive property management programs not only keep rodents out but also guarantee the overall integrity of your property, keeping your residents comfortable and your investment secure and out of harm. Contact us online or call us at 910-638-0190 today to hear more regarding our property management services.
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