It’s winter, even though it has been relatively mild, rodents still make their way in homes. Over the years in Kansas City I have noticed a trend in older ranch homes. Most of these homes built in the 1940′s – 1970′s with basements have foundation issues. After years and years these foundations move, pushing the sill plate (what the house sits on) off the foundation. When this happens, a gap can be created and mice, rats, and even chipmunks can get inside your basement. If you have a finished basement with drop ceilings or sheet-rock ceilings you may hear noises on the ceilings. Once rodents get in they can usually find their way right up the sewer line hole that your sink drains through. This is how they end up in the kitchen.
There can be other entry areas that rodents can get in such as woodrot, construction gaps, gaps under concrete slabs, wood missing or falling off cantilevers (overhangs), and even roof level gaps such as where your soffit meets your roof. Hire a professional that knows what to look for such as Sunflower Pest Solutions. Rodents can and do chew on wiring, food, and damage materials. Please follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, or LinkedIn. If we can help you with your Kansas City rodent issue, or Kansas City Squirrel infestation please let us know. Also check out our YouTube page.
