Rodents generally move indoors to find food and shelter. But quickly and very rapidly infest your home. Apart from the infestation, there is a great health risk associated with the rodents and thus it is very important to observe the infestation itself. There are multiple ways to eradicate rodent infestation and one can always seek professional help to deal with the catastrophe infestation as well. However, the first step is always to spot the infestation to act. 
Rodent infestation may not be visible instantly unless few things are keenly observed. So, here are the things that you must notice to spot the infestation. 
Droppings: 
The first sign of the infestation is generally the droppings. Mice and rats generally leave the droppings near the food. So, you would find traces of it in the kitchen mostly especially near the area where food is stored. The rodents love damp places and often leave droppings there as well. So, places like the kitchen sink and other damp places are potent areas to find the droppings. 
The feces of rodents carry harmful bacteria. It can even trigger diseases such as Salmonella and Hantavirus. Allergies are also very common. Thus, the feces must be removed immediately with a mask and gloves on. If you have children and pets at home, be extra cautious to look for the feces, before it does the damage. 
Gnaw marks: 
Well, once the infestation starts, the devastation follows. Rodents are known for damaging property. It chews almost everything. It can chew wood, clothes, pipes, and even wires. These marks are the signs that rodents are actively destroying the property. This is a clear indication that you are under threat. The chewing of wires can start a fire, the chewing of pipes can create water leakage, and so forth. There are so many dangers associated with this apart from the confirmation of the presence of the house invading rodents. 
Nest: 
Rodents love to be secluded place and in dark. They generally create their nests with shredded papers, clothes, cotton, package materials, and so on. Either they find these somewhere else and bring them to the nest or build the nest where these are found. You will keep finding these small pieces of paper or clothes or other materials scattered around the home. This is a sign that you need to dial the professional pest control service. 
Tracks:
Rodents leave their marks and dirt. This is a very clear sign of their movement. The oily fur of the rodents generally creates track marks. This could also lead you to the nest of the rodents. However, this is a clear warning sign that you have been invaded. 
Noises: 
You will be able to hear a clear and distinct noise from the rodents. However, this could be faint sometimes, depending on the location of the nest. However, such noises are also a warning of infestation. 
Apart from all these, you can actually spot a rodent as well, moving across your hallway. Now, that could be scary to see such a thing, but professional help can make your life better and easier. 
 

As a house owner you want to keep your house safe and healthy. You will decorate it beautifully to make it look good. However, there are some uninvited guests who regularly roams your house freely during day and night. Pests are simply annoying and also a clear threat for your house environment. There is only one way to deal with them, you have to get rid of those without any further delay. It is always better to take necessary steps before pest actually attack your house. Prevention will make sure that pests don’t get a chance to infect your house.

So here are some useful pest prevention tips:

• Pests and rodents don’t need a doorway to enter your house. You have to seal all available small holes of your house to prevent them from entering your house. Even a small hole will allow them to squeeze through. Water pipes are also way of pests entering your house, you have to make sure rodents and raccoons are not coming through utilities or pipes.
• If there is a tree branch close to your window or door, you have to cut that off. Tree branches are easy ways for rodents and raccoons to enter your house. Trim the tree branches and keep those short. Also keep those away from your windows.
• Damp environments are heavens for insects, they love damp and humid environment. You have to keep your house dry and clean to keep it pest free. Attics are basements are the places which can easily get damped and humid. You also have to keep proper ventilation in those places to allow light to enter. Insects don’t like sunlight and dry environment.
• Rotten woods are reason behind annoying insects in your house. If your shingles are damp and rotten, insects will set there for a long time. Repair your house if it has rotten woods and damp shingles. Regular repair is very important if your house has wooden parts.
• If you store woods for fire, you have to keep those in a distance. Never keep the firewood close to your house. Firewood gets damped and insects live on those. If you keep those close to your house, they may enter your house. So whatever you do, never keep the firewood’s inside or close to your house. It is also very important to keep the woods above the ground. Don’t keep the wood on the ground. Maintain a gap of 5-6 inches from the ground. It will keep the wood dry.
• If you don’t have enough time to deal with pest situation, you can always hire a professional to take a look at that problem. Professional pest control service will suggest you about how to get rid of pest. Pest control is something which sometime may require professional advice. You can hire a professional pest control service for effective prevention.

So above are some important pest prevention tips or just contact our company for help. You will be able to keep insects away from your house if you follow above tips.