Why DIY Rodent Control Doesn't Work

Maybe you’ve heard them scratching around in your attic, noticed droppings in the pantry, or have seen live rodents scurrying out of sight with your own two eyes. No matter how you discover a rodent infestation in your Northwest Louisiana home, you have to take action to get rid of it as soon as you do.

If you search the internet for do-it-yourself rodent control techniques, you’ll find dozens of home remedies, but do they work? Unfortunately, the chances of you getting rid of your rodent infestation with a DIY method is unlikely. In today’s article, we’ll explain why.

Common DIY rodent control methods and why they don’t work

Removing rodents from your house as soon as you realize they’ve moved in is essential. Rodents cause a lot of damage to the areas where they spend time. They can also spread bacteria and other pathogens that can cause illness.
Many homeowners try to take matters into their own hands when discovering a rodent infestation. Although DIY rodent treatments and methods are plentiful, most of them don’t work very well.

• Traps
  The most common DIY rodent control method is to set out mouse traps. If you do this, you’ll probably catch a few mice. Unfortunately, though, this method is unlikely to eliminate your rodent problem when used on its own. Mice are cautious creatures with a good sense of smell. Once you catch a mouse or two, the other mice are less likely to approach the trap. Also, traps don’t address the root cause of the infestation. 
• Bait
  Rat baits and rodent poison are other common products that people use to try to get rid of rodents on their own. This is another DIY method that can yield some positive results, but that usually won’t take care of the entire problem. Furthermore, it can be harmful. If the bait is left in an accessible area to pets or children, they could ingest it. There is also a chance that the rodents will consume it and then die within your walls, leaving you with new problems to deal with - carcass recovery and deodorizing.
• Scents
  Some homeowners try putting out deterrents to keep rodents away. Mothballs are a popular option, but they can make your house smell bad. Peppermint oil and black pepper are scents touted online as good rodent repellents, and they smell better than mothballs! Unfortunately, neither of these scents is very effective at keeping rodents away. They may initially prevent rodents, but the scent wears off rather quickly, making them ineffective as a long-term solution. 

The effective solution for your rodent problems

Eliminating rodents is a difficult task; the best choice is to get professional rodent control to eliminate a rodent infestation entirely. Professional rodent control works for a few reasons:

• The specialists providing it have extensive training and years of experience in rodent control.
• Professional pest control companies have access to rat and mouse control products and tools that aren’t readily available to homeowners.
• Professional rodent control addresses the entire problem, not just the symptoms.

If you want to get rid of the rodents in your house and ensure they don’t come back, you need a comprehensive approach to rodent control and rodent prevention. Anti-Pest offers the thorough and effective services you’re looking for.

Professional rodent control for Shreveport-Bossier

Available for homeowners in Shreveport, Bossier City, and throughout our service area, our home pest control covers mice, rats, and over twenty other common pests. We provide services to eliminate active pests and routine, ongoing treatments to keep rodents and other pests from entering your home in the future. We’ll also help you make the changes necessary to further protect your home by sealing exterior openings, removing harborage areas, and implementing effective sanitation practices.

For total rodent control that works, don’t rely on DIY methods. Contact Anti-Pest today for expert rodent removal!