How to Handle Rodent and Pest Control in Philadelphia
For some reason I was under the impression that I didn’t have mice in my apartment. That idea was squashed when my roommate trapped a mouse under a cup in our sink. It was then and there that I decided I needed to find out what renters need to know about rodent and pest control in Philadelphia.
SOME FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO RODENT AND PEST PROBLEMS
Contributing factors to Philadelphia’s rodent and pest control problems are large population, density, family poverty, and city age. In our case, it most likely had to do with the garbage not being taken out quickly enough. Fox has reported on restaurants experiencing mice control issues. Mark Coopersmith comments in the Fox article that “Philadelphia is loaded with steam pipes underground.” He goes on to mention that there are tons of access points that have not been sealed. It is no wonder that it is so hard to keep the pests out!
RENTERS: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO DEAL WITH RODENT AND PEST CONTROL?
- Usually, unless there is a preexisting problem with rodents and pests, it is the tenant’s responsibility to take care of rodent and pest control. At JG Real Estate, we use Rat Zappers to control the furry animals that come into select properties. The easiest thing a renter can do is pick up a mouse trap or repellent to get rid of the problem. This is an inexpensive way to decrease your problem.
- Personally, I am unable (and unwilling) to dispose of a rodent in this way. I don’t want to see the end-product of my efforts to deal with my rodent and pest problem. An exterminator is the best way to go for me. There are tons of them in and around the city. Servicemagic, Orkin, and Western Pet Services are just a few of the places I found that have good reputations in regards to rodent and pest control.
- Some people do not believe in dealing with rodent and pest problems by extermination. For this, I found a humane and easy way to trap a mouse. Get a toilet tube and make one side of it flat so it is able to sit steadily on a table. Put some peanut butter (mice love peanut butter) at the end of the tube and place it at the edge of a table or counter top, hanging off just a little bit. Below that, place a a tall bucket or trash can. When the mouse goes to get the treat off of the edge of your tube, he will fall into the trash can and, voila, he has been caught. You can set the critter free outside and have one less rodent and pest problem on your hand!
Hope this helps!
