Pest Identification: Rodents in Tennessee

As a homeowner or business owner in Tennessee, dealing with rodents in your space can be an unsettling and frustrating experience. Along with their fast movements and off-putting presence, rodents—including rats and mice—can carry and spread roughly 35 diseases that could put you, your family, your employees, or your customers at risk. Worse, their environmental adaptability and rapid rate of reproduction means a small problem can escalate into large-scale infestation quickly. 

Fortunately, at U.S. Pest Protection, our professional pest control technicians have been treating rodent infestations in Tennessee homes and commercial buildings for years. Whether you’re dealing with a single rodent skittering behind your refrigerator or a handful of them taking shelter inside your business, our monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly pest control programs can rid your property of rodents swiftly while preventing them from coming back. 

Types of Rodents in Tennessee

There are several species of rodents in Tennessee, but a few of the most common types of mice and rats include:

• Deer mice
• House mice
• Norway rats
• Roof rats

Identifying different types of mice and rats in Tennessee can be a challenge, which is why U.S. Pest Protection is standing by to help. Schedule your rodent inspection today for quick identification and elimination services.

Preventing Rodents from Entering Your Tennessee Home

Rodents are constantly on the hunt for safe places to shelter and ample food sources—and that means your Tennessee home or business could be at risk if the proper precautions are not in place. To ensure rats and mice stay far away from your property, follow these steps:

Seal Your Property

If your property has cracks, crevices, gaps, or holes, rats and mice can easily make their way indoors. Make sure to seal or repair any unintentional entry points so these pests can’t maneuver their way into your space. 

Keep Your Area Clean

Rodents are scavengers, which means they will eat anything and everything in their path. Make sure indoor and outdoors spills are cleaned up quickly and thoroughly, and always keep your food items and dried goods in airtight containers. 

Prevent Standing Water

Like humans, rats and mice need ample water to survive. If you are worried about an ongoing rodent infestation, make sure all water sources in your home—including pipes, faucets, and drains—are completely sealed and free from leaks or standing water.

Eliminate and Prevent Rodents in Tennessee

Even with these precautions in place, rodents are great at forcing their way into places they shouldn’t be. If you suspect rats or mice are lurking in your property, U.S. Pest Protection can deploy advanced rodent control measures to eliminate and prevent these disease-carrying pests. Contact us today to learn how we can keep rodents far away from your space. Additionally, we work closely with you to reduce any rodent-conducive areas around your property. Say goodbye to rodent infestations for good with help from the experts at U.S. Pest Protection!