Winters Brings New Pests to Indiana and Residents Should Prepare

Perseverance Pest Control is reminding individuals and businesses in Indiana to act against possible rodent infestations this winter. The Fishers-based company says pests are active during fall but as winter progresses, they make their way inside. Rodents are able to squeeze through very small spaces in search of warmth. This means homeowners and property managers need to move quickly to prevent them from taking up residence. For more details and an explanation of the services offered by the Indiana pest control company, visit http://ppc-indy.com.

The presence of rodents in a building is concerning for several reasons. Rats and mice aren’t just unwelcome guests; they spread salmonella and hantavirus and carry ticks, fleas, and lice which also cause disease. Making contact with their droppings and urine can be harmful. Rodents also chew through wood, cloth, and electrical wires, meaning they can cause lots of destruction in the home. They may even cause electrical fires.

Rodents breed in large numbers so while infestations can get quite out of hand. The National Pest Management Association says rats and mice invade 21 million homes every winter with 24 percent of households reporting infestation. The good news is that many of these infestations can be prevented if homeowners are proactive. Cracks on the outside of a building, spots where pipes enter the structure and loose mortar around windows can all make buildings vulnerable. These should be secured as soon as possible to prevent rats and mice from getting easy access.

Rodents especially like clutter so firewood, shrubbery and old boxes can all be attractive to them. Building owners are advised to clean up and get rid of any debris and to move stacks of firewood at least 20 feet away from the building. Sites which can cause moisture to gather like leaking pipes and clogged drains should also be addressed. Food should be stored in airtight, rodent-proof containers to avoid attracting rats and mice.

Individuals and business owners who are concerned about the vulnerability of their home should contact a reliable pest control company for an inspection and long-term pest control solutions.

Matt Hall, Senior Executive at Perseverance Pest Control states, "Winter is a time where rodents come into homes and businesses, and we are here to help!”

PPC offers both residential and commercial pest control services inclusive of inspection, indoor treatment, perimeter protection, and regular monitoring. The company has reputation for being trustworthy, effective and reliable. This is reflected in the “A” rating and lack of complaints on the Better Business Bureau as well as the many positive reviews across the web.

This is what Jon, a Group Home Manager from Sheridan, IN, had to say: I called around looking for someone to treat my group homes. It seemed like everyone I called wanted to put me on a list like a normal residential customer. As a manager of multi-unit properties, I need to be treated as a business and receive adequate response time. The staff at Perseverance Pest Control came out immediately and treated me with the highest of importance. I’m honored to join their Preferred Partner Program to maintain this incredible treatment.

Rich and Trina B. were also full of praise. They said: “We bought a home in the country that had been empty a little while. We immediately discovered problems with mice and spiders. We tried everything, nothing worked. We were referred to Perseverance Pest Control. Three months ago, we had the treatment for mice. Since that time, no signs of any mice in the house. This is impressive since we have fields on all four sides of our property.

“Spider treatment was done a few weeks ago. Admittedly, because of our location, expectations were low. We have gone from spiders everywhere to an occasional one here there. Mostly around our potting shed/greenhouse. We are very pleased with these results.”

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