Dangers Posed By Rodents
From disease to home damage to food contamination, rodents wreak plenty of havoc when they share space with people and pets. A rodent problem can quickly escalate, creating a variety of serious issues for your home and family. These pests can carry diseases like hantavirus and salmonella, which are easily spread through their droppings, urine, and nesting materials. Beyond the health risks, rodents are notorious for chewing on electrical wires, which can lead to fire hazards and costly damage. They also contaminate food and surfaces, leaving behind bacteria and pathogens that put your family’s health at risk.
Disease
The CDC lists dozens of diseases (bacterial, viral, and parasitic) spread either directly or indirectly from rodents to humans. Disease transmission can occur through rodent bites, or by coming in contact with critters’ feces, urine, saliva, or fur, with disease examples including rabies, rat bite fever, and hantavirus. Indirectly, rodents spread diseases through ticks, fleas, and other pests that bite them before biting a person.
Food Contamination
If food is anywhere to be found, rats and mice will cleverly find it, even if it means ripping apart food packaging. When they locate food in your Manchester home (and they define “food” pretty broadly), after eating the food, they’ll leave urine and droppings behind. Then, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns, “Food products that have been exposed to filth, like rats, mice and other rodents, can make you or your family members sick. This includes food and drinks for people as well as food for animals, like pet food, bird seed or fish flakes.”
Home Damage
Rats continually chew to keep their teeth sharply shaped, including to gnaw through a home’s wood, plaster, plastic, soft metals, and more. Besides the destruction this causes, chewing through wires can trigger a fire. Significant gnawing on wooden support beams can cause serious structural damage while burrowing in your home’s foundation can create big problems. And that’s not all! Rats form holes in walls and ceilings. In your attic, they shred insulation, reducing your energy efficiency. Their activities also boost mold potential and so much more.
Education
We empower you with knowledge. Our technicians clearly explain the “why” behind your specific rodent problem—from rodent behavior to the unique conditions on your property that attract them—helping you confidently maintain a lasting, rodent-free environment.
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Year-round protection for common household pests
Coverage includes rodents, ants, and 55+ common pests
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Everything included in HomeCare Green
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Includes 2 SMART eyes and a modem, with the option to add more eyes and/or SMART catches for an additional fee
Proactive monitoring of high-risk areas
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Comprehensive inspection of all entry points (foundation, attic, vents)
Detailed risk assessment during the initial follow-up to recommend the most effective solutions
Custom approaches to reinforce your home and prevent future rodent activity
Common Rodent Species
The most common rat species is the Norway Rat, a critter that burrows beneath buildings and in trash, constantly on the hunt for water. If you spot one, the creature will likely be a heavyset reddish brown with a lengthy tail (perhaps as long as its body). Fully grown, a Norway Rat can weigh a pound. This species reproduces quickly with just one female often giving birth seven times annually with eight to twelve offspring each time.
The much smaller house mouse weighs about half an ounce as an adult with gray or brown fur and a long tail. Although mice don’t have the ewww factor that rats can provide, the house mouse can easily slip into homes via cracks and crevices of just a quarter of an inch. Once settled in, one female can add about eight litters annually to the population with about six babies each time.
Manchester Rodent Control FAQs
What are common signs of a rodent infestation?
Early signs don’t typically include seeing the rats and mice. So, if you do, the infestation may already be large and established. What you’re likely to spot first would include:
- Rodent droppings in cupboards and other food storage places, in drawers, and under sinks and appliances.
- Dark baseboard smears after the rodents passed by; these may also appear on the wall bottoms.
- Shredded paper, cardboard, and fabric are used in nests; you may also notice dried, shredded plant material.
- Gnaw marks on food packaging
You may also notice stale, unexplained odors or hear scratching and scurrying sounds, especially at night. If you’ve seen or heard any of these signs, there is a good chance rodents are already in your home. As soon as you suspect a problem, contact us through our online form or call 1-800-323-7378 to learn more about our rodent control services in Manchester. We will inspect your home, provide a customized no-obligation quote, and with your approval, our rodent exterminators will get to work right away.
How much is a rodent control in Manchester, NH?
At Modern Pest Services, we provide personalized pricing for our rodent control services in Manchester. Rodent problems can differ greatly, from the type of rodents involved to the number present and how deeply they’ve settled into your home. No surprises, just results. You receive a comprehensive plan and upfront pricing first. Then, our experts address the issue using our eco-friendly products. Our rodent exterminators will then return seasonally to help keep rats and mice away.
If you choose our electronic rodent control program, Anticimex SMART, you will benefit from around-the-clock monitoring, allowing us to respond quickly to any signs of rodent activity and prevent future infestations
Our green rodent control program and Anticimex SMART have different price points, and your cost will depend on your chosen solution. Contact our experts to get answers and find the best approach for your home in Manchester.
What do exterminators do to get rid of rodents in Manchester?
Our Manchester rodent control experts will provide safe, effective, and eco-friendly solutions through our HomeCare green pest control services. We also recommend Anticimex SMART when you want the best rodent prevention system in the industry. This system works 24/7, alerting our team when rodent activity seems to take place on your property. We’ll inform you and promptly take care of the situation. Ready to get answers to your questions or get started? Connect with us.
What is the most successful and longest-lasting method of rodent control?
The best defense is keeping them out entirely. We start by eliminating the current infestation using our safe, eco-friendly solutions. But to stop the cycle, we have to cut off their access. We’ll help you identify attractants and key entry points: like vents, siding, and utility pipes so they can be sealed. Then, we return seasonally to ensure your home stays protected
Contact Us for Rodent Control in Manchester, New Hampshire
If you know or suspect that you have a rodent presence, don’t delay. That will only give the rat and mouse population time to further expand. Our exterminators in Manchester will promptly respond, inspecting your home at no charge. Using our expert findings, we’ll personalize a safe and effective plan for your specific scenario with minimal pesticide exposure. This includes seasonal preventative visits that, besides taking care of rodents, will also provide your family with continuing protection against more than fifty-five commonly found pests.
Interested in environmentally friendly monitoring around the clock? Ask about our SMART rodent control program. This rodent pest control service detects a rat presence before it has time to develop into a problem. Then, as soon as we spot rodent activity, we’ll schedule an appointment with you to take care of current issues.
Reach out online for rodent control in Manchester or call (800) 323-7378!
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