Trusted Pest Control Services in Alhambra, CA

Mice, rats and other rodents only need an opening larger than 1/4 of an inch in diameter to make their way inside a house. That means cracks and crevices, including where utilities enter the home and any gaps around doors and windows give rodents access inside. Once in, these pests will nest inside walls and crawlspaces or among boxes and crates that are often found in and around residential dwellings and in other areas where they can avoid contact with those who live there.

Rats are typically distinguished from mice by their size and some following characteristics:Rats are medium-sized rodents. They are rodents with elongated bodies. Long, thin, almost naked tail, with some small scales and short hairs. Large eyes. Pointed snout. Long ears that reach the edge of the eye when stretched forward. The coat is thick and of variable color, depending on the species. The belly is always lighter.

Rats have such strong teeth that they can chew through wire mesh, concrete and even lead. This can only mean one thing - financial problems for us because of the internal malfunctioning of your home or business!

The spread of diseases and parasites such as fleas and ticks. Some of the diseases that rats transmit include:Salmonellosis. Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM). MycoplasmaLeptospirosis. Dysentery. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).

Pests must be controlled because they affect the health and welfare of all the inhabitants of the surrounding area directly or indirectly, as they attract many diseases and can even cause significant material damage, thus incurring costs that are generated and to avoid all this, the right thing to do is to perform disinfection.