As summer draws to a close, many homeowners in Aldershot start to think about preparing their properties for autumn. One aspect that often gets overlooked is rodent prevention. Late summer and early autumn is when rats and mice begin moving indoors. They look for warmth, food, and shelter. This makes it the ideal time to take preventative action before a problem develops.
Why Late Summer Is a Key Time for Rodent Prevention
Throughout the summer months, rodents often remain active outdoors, feeding on garden waste, compost heaps, and bird feeders. As temperatures begin to drop towards the end of August and into September, they start to look for new shelter. Homes and businesses offer everything a rat needs: warmth, nesting material, and easy access to food and water.
The transition between summer and autumn is when preventative home pest control measures are most effective. Addressing entry points now, before the influx begins, is far easier than dealing with an established infestation later. It is also considerably less costly.
Common Entry Points to Check Around Your Property
Rats can squeeze through gaps as small as a two pence coin, and mice can manage even smaller openings. Common entry points include gaps around pipework and cables, air bricks without adequate mesh, and holes in soffits or fascias. Damaged pointing or brickwork and gaps under doors are also worth checking.
Our team carries out a detailed inspection of the exterior of your property. We identify any vulnerabilities that could allow rodents to enter. We then carry out proofing works to seal those gaps before any infestation can take hold.
What Home Pest Control in Aldershot Involves
We tailor our home pest control service to the specific needs of each property. For new callouts, this typically involves an initial inspection and survey. If we find any rodent activity, we carry out treatment and proofing to close off entry routes. For customers who prefer a preventative approach, we carry out a property survey first. We then recommend proofing works before any signs of rodent activity appear.
We also offer drainage investigations for properties where rats have previously entered from below ground. This involves a CCTV drain survey to check for broken or open drain runs. These defects can allow rats to access the building from the sewer network.
Protect Your Home This Autumn
Taking action now means you are far less likely to face a rodent problem during the colder months. Our team works with homeowners across Aldershot and the surrounding area to deliver effective, long lasting home pest control solutions. Contact us to arrange an inspection or to find out more about protecting your property this autumn.