Prevent Harm To Your Home and Your Belongings with Hood River Rodent Control
The Hood River is known for its natural beauty, with forests and waterways that support local industry and attract visitors throughout the year. Unfortunately, one of the downsides to living in such a lush environment is that it also supports a variety of rodents, which can easily find their way into your home or business.
Mice and rats can burrow into your cabinets, drawers, and pantry, ruining food, clothing, and other belongings. They can also damage your home structurally and may carry a variety of different types of germs and diseases. At Pointe Pest Control, our Hood River rodent control experts can help you eradicate this problem quickly, using powerful, proven methods that are safe, eco-friendly, and highly effective.
Rodents That Live Near Homes and Businesses
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) reports that there are dozens of different species of rodents in our area, the majority of which reside along waterways and in rocky, forested locations throughout the state. However, there are some species that are more inclined to make their home in urban settings and to invade businesses and homes.
Being a port town, Hood River is particularly at risk as many of these make their home along wharves and travel in boxes and shipping containers from other areas. Among the most common of these rodents that are likely to be found in factories, offices, homes, barns, garages, or outdoor sheds include:
- Norway rat: These nearly always reside near human activity, relying on areas near sewers or garbage piles, which provide shelter as well as food;
- Black rat: These are common on piers and in warehouses lining the river, and can quickly develop into large feral populations;
- Muskrat: Common throughout the Hood River area, muskrats are primarily aquatic creatures but can be found on land anywhere near lakes, creeks, or streams;
- House mouse: The smallest and most basic of rodents found in the majority of counties throughout Oregon, the house mouse tends to live behind walls or under floors and is most active at night.
Rodents in general have a habit of gnawing and burrowing in an effort to provide themselves with a nest or shelter. In and around your home, this can cause a considerable amount of damage. Your best course of action is to call Pointe Pest Control at the first sign of an infestation.