Situated in Lee County, the village of Estero sits between Naples and Fort Myers. This quiet and relaxing town sits along Florida's Gulf Coast and has a unique archaeological claim to fame. It is home to mounds of shells, pottery, and bones that rise out of the bay almost 30 feet. While homes in Estero may not be considered particularly unique, rodents would still like to visit, and without pest control in Estero, their visit might result in a long-term stay.
How To Identify Common Types Of Rodents In Estero
No matter where you live, rodents are a part of life; they are everywhere. The Norway rat and the roof rat are the two types of rats commonly invading Estero homes. Norway rats are predominately brown with a few black hairs intermingled in its coat. Their underbelly can be yellow, gray, or off-white. They are long rodents measuring up to 9½ inches long, with their tails shorter than their head and body combined. Their body shape is "chunky," their noses are blunt, and they have small ears and eyes.
Almost exactly the opposite of the Norway rat is the roof rat. Their slender bodies are longer (16 inches) because their tails extend longer than their head and body combined. Their coats are dark brown mixed with spots of black; their underbelly can be black, white, or gray. A roof rat's ears and eyes are significant, and they have a pointy nose. There are distinct differences between the Norway rat and the roof rat that can help homeowners identify them, but one thing they both have in common is the diseases and damages they bring to properties.
Rodents Can Spread Disease And Damage Property
Rodents in Estero bring a three-fold problem to homes. Not only are rodents destructive, but they also transmit diseases and spread parasites.
Five damages rodents inflict on homes include:
- Bite marks/holes on floors, siding, woodwork, and stored materials
- Shredded insulation in walls and ceilings
- Electrical shorts (possible fire hazard) from gnawing
- Dark and greasy rub marks on walls and baseboards
- Surface and food package contamination
If damage to your home isn't enough, rodents crossing your threshold can also transmit diseases to those inside your home. Diseases typically get transferred to humans through a rodent's feces, urine, and saliva. Some diseases they transmit include salmonellosis (food poisoning), tularemia, leptospirosis, and rat-bite fever. Allergy and asthma sufferers can have their symptoms inflamed by urine and dust feces in the air. Additionally, rodents bring parasites like mites, ticks, lice, and fleas into local homes. House rodents spell trouble for homeowners. The faster they get removed from homes, the better. When you partner with Quest Termite & Pest Services, you get 20+ years of experience eliminating rodents from your Estero home.
How And Why Rodents Find Their Way Into Our Homes
When rodents in Florida infiltrate homes, they find shelter, food, and water supplies readily available to meet all their needs. Rodents have the uncanny ability to squeeze through cracks or crevices as small as ¼ inch. Open spaces around vents, drain spouts, sewer/water pipes, and electrical wires often provide easy indoor access. Roof rats are especially good at climbing; therefore, they can use utility wires and branches to access openings in your home's roof. Rodents access homes from above or below and will use any gaps in your home's defenses to get inside. To identify rodent access points and formulate a plan for quick removal, homeowners should use the pest experts at Quest Termite & Pest Services.
The Most Effective Rodent Control For Estero Homes
Quest Termite & Pest Services is a family-owned and operated company that uses environmentally friendly and low-impact solutions to solve your Estero pest and rodent problems. Quest is quality; our technicians receive excellent training in rodent biology, behavior, and best management practices. If you want a company that protects the ones you love while getting rid of the rodents you abhor, call Quest Termite & Pest Services today to get started on our rodent control services in Estero.
