Rodent Control: Why It Matters and How We'll Help You Get Rid of Rodents

Rodents as invisible housemates

When people hear „rodents“, most picture mice or rats. But these creatures are not just an unpleasant visitor you catch out of the corner of your eye. They carry dozens of dangerous diseases, destroy wiring and pipes, and contaminate food. We encounter them in Czech households more often than you might think – according to statistics, almost every third household deals with rodents at least once a year.

Why rodents move in close to people

The main reason is simple: food and warmth.

• In winter they seek shelter in houses, cellars and garages.
• In summer they are attracted by bins, warehouses or compost heaps.
• The biggest lure is poorly stored food.

Rats often stay near sewers and waste, while mice build nests in attics and walls. Large rats like to move into industrial premises or warehouses.

Why it's hard to get rid of rodents on your own

On the internet you will find hundreds of tips and „old wives' tricks“ – from pepper to ultrasonic repellers. Most of the time they work only briefly, or not at all. Rodents are incredibly adaptable and many freely available poisons now have only a small effect on them. Moreover, when used incorrectly, these products can be dangerous for children or pets.

What professional rodent control involves

Professional companies combine various methods:

• bait stations and traps – safely installed so that children and pets cannot reach them,
• mechanical traps and capture systems,
• occurrence monitoring – regular checks to see whether rodents return,
• preventive measures – recommendations on how to secure the property.

The result is not just the removal of visible rodents, but a complete solution to the problem.

Tips on how to reduce the risk of rodents

• Keep things tidy and take out the rubbish regularly.
• Don't leave food scraps freely accessible.
• Store food in sealable containers.
• Seal openings and gaps in walls and floors.
• Regularly check cellars, attics and utility rooms.

When to call the professionals

If you see droppings, gnaw marks on food or cables, hear noises at night or even spot a live rodent, it is time to act. Rodents breed extremely fast and a few individuals can become a whole colony within a few months.