How to Keep Rats Away Naturally

When people think of pest control, sanitation is definitely not the first thing that comes to mind. However, it is a key control method in preventing a rat infestation. This non-chemical method will not only be effective in keeping rats out of homes and other buildings, but it is also a safe pest control method. It is important to keep rats at bay because they are disease vectors. Their urine and droppings can become airborne and pass the respiratory disease Hantavirus to humans. In this video you see a rat out in the open inside of a garbage storage area. The bins were closed, however, it did not matter because there was so much food waste and debris on the ground. What you also cannot see if the nest that a few rats created right next to the garbage cans. And there were also droppings everywhere. This site did not do well in maintaining their garbage area and the result was an infestation of rats. Here are a few sanitation tips to prevent rodent infestations in Antioch, CA: Make sure trash cans are sealed tightly and are rodent proof Place trash cans in a storage area that rats cannot access Remove any food scraps or remnants from trash area Thoroughly clean the trash storage areas Seal any holes or gaps in doors or walls connected to trash storage areas Repair any water leaks and remove standing water If rats have access to food and water they will thrive. This is a favorable situation for them so practicing good sanitation will be a key deterrent. Following these simple steps should be enough to prevent a rodent infestation. If you find that you have a current rodent infestation it is best to call a pest management professional. Pestec can come and inspect your home or business to determine the level of infestation and the best treatment for your situation. Our methods are always reduced-risk and keep non-targets such as people, pets, and the environment safe. Those in Antioch, CA can contact us TODAY at http://goo.gl/1X1cm9 to learn about more prevention techniques and learn about our rodent control services! If you are in other Bay Area Cities you can find us at http://goo.gl/Q7Av08 Do you want more videos from Pestec? Check below! Integrated Pest Management - https://youtu.be/Q-MEPyKknew Mosquitoes Affected by California Drought - https://youtu.be/bWLFUFnAUoA How to Keep Rats Away Naturally - https://youtu.be/IFuv1vnMgig How to Set a Rat Trap - https://youtu.be/eIe1S9LaEJg Pestec's Annual Training - https://youtu.be/DByNFnReoiI Ants vs. Dead Bird - https://youtu.be/chrR7jcNJ2A Protecting Wildlife From Pesticides - https://youtu.be/Jc77KqaRZZE Bike to Work Day 2015 - San Francisco Bay Area - https://youtu.be/I7adA4fdzKw Click here to subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://goo.gl/jMXi9x About Pestec: Pestec provides pest control services to commercial, residential and municipal clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. We have been helping our customers find solutions to their pest problems for more than 30 years. To learn more about our services in Antioch, CA contact us today at http://goo.gl/8gnd1M ! Other Bay Area residents please find us at http://goo.gl/omcNBP ! For more from Pestec: http://www.pestec.com Twitter @pestec Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pestec Google+ https://goo.gl/bJjodb