Hearing Scratching in the Walls?
Twin Home Experts receives a lot of calls from frustrated homeowners all over the country expressing the time and money spent in the hiring of experts (from roofers, pest control companies, handymen and general contractors) who seem to make more assumptions in trying to solve rodents making scratching noises in their walls than actually solving the mystery. Twin Home Experts wanted to take a moment and offer some guidance to hopefully save you that time, money and a whole lot of frustration.
Can Rats Get in Walls?
Absolutely. It’s amazing how these rodents chew their way in and out. Here is Twin Home Experts favorite video of mice in action chewing their way through drywall.
How Do I Find Where Mice Are Getting in My Walls?
The question really should be, “How do I find the right expert near me to find mice in my walls?” Twin Home Experts truly believes you need the following skill set to be able to pinpoint where mice are getting in your walls. These are Twin Home Experts top 3 tips on making sure you are hiring the right company. Ask these 3 questions BEFORE you hire a company near you:
#1 - Do you have micro camera and nontoxic smoke testing equipment?
Make sure the company has proper technology that helps facilitate pinpointing the breaches such as micro cameras and UV smoke injection equipment. This should help eliminate assumptions and prevent major demolition through your property.
# 2 - Are you a trained technicians who specializes in finding mice in walls?
A trained technician who can execute properly in finding where mice are getting in should be able to offer you a GUARANTEE or it’s FREE.
3 # - Do you have plumbing knowledge?
Plumbing knowledge is key. If the technician understand plumbing systems, it makes it easier to trace and track down the issues. Then they will to be able to repair the pipes in a way that mice will no longer get in.
How Do I Get Rats Out of My Walls?
Once you have followed our top 3 tips on hiring the right expert to find where they’re getting in, you will learn the methods for getting them out. This is how the Twin Home Experts get it done:
- Remove the nest. Once we pinpoint the breaches in your walls or ceiling, there will most often be a rats nest and horrific smell. We then remove nest, and HEPA vacuum all the debris that these rodents leave behind.
- Treat the area. After removing the nest, we then treat the areas with a powerful enzyme treatment to remove the odor and sanitize.
- Set traps. The next step is to set up bait traps. We love placing a cashew in the center of a large sticky pad. We wait for a few days to pass and most often we catch them all.
- Seal the openings. Once the traps have done their job, we seal walls or ceilings back up. We contain the openings using thin wood and or 6 mil plastic tape.
How Can I Find the Best Rodent Control and Cleanup Company in Los Angeles?
Twin Home Experts has performed over 300 rodent detections in the Los Angeles area. We work for a lot of local pest control companies because of the skills & technology we offer. Once we remove, treat, set and seal, a good rodent company will need to come in and rat-proof your home. The rodent company we really think does a great job in rodent proofing your home is Rodents Stop. They have great technicians and the proper products to really provide a tight seal. The most important part is that they really care. Our Twin Home Experts customers rave about Rodents Stop.
What Does Finding Mice in My Walls or Attic Cost?
We have completed this service for as low as $800 and as high as $10,000 for very severe infested situations. Here are just a few factors that will dictate the cost:
- How big of a problem do you have?
- Is the scratching noise in multiple rooms?
- What is the accessibility of the suspected areas?
- How long have you had rodent infestation?
- Is there strong ursine odors?
How Do I Get Rid of Mice in My Attic?
We get into attics all the time as part of our investigation work. One clue we try and find is pathways through the insulation along with mice droppings. Once you have identified those areas, then mice blocks may be a great alternative. You simply toss the blocks through out the attic space, particularly in hard to get areas, next to wood beams. These mice blocks sucks the moisture out of the mice, leaving them dead with their carcasses. The benefit with the blocks is it strips away any fowl odors that other baits leave behind. The best solution is to fill in all gaps and make sure they’re not coming in through the plumbing like we found here inside this attic vent, while working along side Rodents Stop .
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Make sure you get the right people with the right technology to get to the bottom of your rodent issue inside your walls and property. Most importantly, get a good guarantee.
