Rodents are the number one pest control problem during winter in our region. Mice and rats are adept at finding ways to gain entry into homes, through even the tiniest of openings. So here are five Massachusetts pest control tips to keep rodents out of your home. 
1- Remove leaf litter and debris from the areas closest to your foundation. Mice nest in these areas and it enables them to burrow in places that are hard to see. By eliminating this harborage area, you're removing one potentially easy method of gaining entry.
2- Stand in your basement and/or interior bulkhead area and shut the lights off during the day. If you see daylight coming in, that's likely all it will take for a mouse to sneak in. Once inside, rodents multiply quickly.
3- Seal up vulnerabilties. It takes an opening approximately the size of a dime for mice to squeeze their flexible bodies through. So if you see it, seal it.
4- Have a professional inspect your insulating material. Rodents love to nest within the warmth of insulation in attics and basements. Unfortunately, their waste will contaminate insulation, reducing it's effectiveness and negatively impacting your air quality.
5- Don't play the role of professional. The first three points are all things you can do to help reduce your risk of rodent infestations. However, eliminating the problem can be complicated. Massachusetts rodent control is also subject to extensive laws and regulations mandated by the Commonwealth. This is where a professional, like Burgess Pest Management, should be trusted to solve the problem. Ultimately, this may be your least expensive method. Homeowners who try it on their own tend to overspend on products, and still have to call a professional when it doesn't work.Burgess Pest Management is the best Massachusetts pest control company when it's time to keep rodents out of your home.
