Have you ever walked out to your garage to try and put something away for storage only to realize there just isn’t anymore room? This is a problem that many people have and there are some things that you can do about it. One is that you can get through your things and have a yard sale or you can donate what you don’t need anymore. This might be hard if the things that you are keeping a hold of are things you know you want to use again. These items could have come from a loved one that has passed away or from your own growth as a family. The garage only has so much space even if you utilize shelves and overhead storage. The other option that you can use to keep your belongings stored safely is to rent a storage unit. This is a unit that is secured and used only by you. You can put what you want there and keep it locked behind a rolling door and lock. You want to make sure that your items stay safe from many pests that include rats and mice.
Animal Pest Management Services, Inc Outlines How to Keep Mice & Rats Out of Your Storage Unit
Do Your Packing Materials Attract Mice?: One of the things that you are doing that might be inviting rats and mice in your space is what you are using to pack. If you go to any big move you will notice a ton of boxes that are taped shut and labeled with what is inside. This seems to be the easiest way to pack and move what you want but it might be a bad idea. If you know that things are going to be heading to your storage unit it may be best to get a different type of packing material. The better option is to go out and buy plastic bins that you can use a lid to secure shut. The boxes are something that a mouse or rat can easily chew through and gain access to your belongings. The plastic is much harder and could be just enough to send them running.
Do a Thorough Rodent Inspection: When you go to rent out a storage unit you want to make sure that you take some time to do a full inspection. You can walk around the area and look for signs that rats or mice are there already. This might be droppings that you can see on the ground or other materials that look as if they have been chewed. If you know that there is a problem with mice or rats you want to make sure that you use precautions when storing your things as well.
How to Get Rid of Mice & Rats: The best thing that you can do is to call out a pest control service. They are able to come out and make a plan to treat any mice or rats that might be around the area. This is a great way to prevent them from getting into your unit and potentially causing damage.
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Animal Pest Management Services, Inc can come out to your home or commercial space to inspect for the presence of rats and mice. Call us today to have a technician sent out to your house.
