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Category: Odor Control

Keeping Your Louisiana Home Rodent and Odor-Free During Winter

Posted on November 20, 2023 by - Odor Control

Winter pest control in Louisiana

Winter Pest Control in Louisiana

Cooler temperatures and occasional rain make this the perfect season for rodents to seek shelter in our cozy homes and offices. To keep your home rodent-free during the colder months, effective winter pest control in Louisiana is crucial. Dealing with these uninvited guests not only poses health risks but can also lead to unpleasant odors. Read on for simple and effective ways to keep your home rodent and odor-free.

  1. Seal Those Entry Points
    Mice and rats can slip into your home through tiny openings. Inspect your home for cracks and gaps in walls, doors, and windows. Use caulk or weatherstripping to seal these openings and prevent rodents from entering.
  2. Store Food Securely
    Rodents are attracted to food sources. Keep all food items, including pet food, in airtight containers to deter hungry critters from exploring your pantry.
  3. Clean Regularly
    A clean home is less inviting to rodents. Regularly clean up crumbs, spills, and food debris. Don’t forget to sweep and mop under appliances and furniture.
  4. Declutter
    Reduce clutter in your home to eliminate hiding spots for rodents. Organize your belongings and dispose of items you no longer need.
  5. Set Traps
    Place humane traps or baited snap traps in areas where you suspect rodent activity. Be sure to check them daily and release captured animals safely or dispose of dead ones.
  6. Use Natural Repellents
    Consider using natural repellents like peppermint oil or mothballs in areas where rodents might enter. These scents are unpleasant to them and can help deter them from your home. Read about pest control and pesticide safety here. 
  7. Keep Your Yard Tidy
    Rodents can also take refuge in your yard. Keep your outdoor space tidy by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and sealing garbage cans.
  8. Insulate Your Home
    Proper insulation helps regulate your home’s temperature and can deter rodents from seeking warmth inside. Check and improve your home’s insulation as needed.
  9. Consult Professionals
    If your rodent problem persists, don’t hesitate to contact a pest control professional like The Bug Man. We can assess the situation and provide effective solutions tailored to your home.
  10. Control Odors
    To combat odors that may result from rodent infestations, use odor-absorbing products like baking soda or activated charcoal. These can help neutralize unpleasant smells.

 

The Bug Man Approach

Our highly trained technicians have the best technology and expertise to combat rodents and odors in your home or place of business. Winter Pest Control in Louisiana is essential to ensure your home remains rodent-free during the colder months.

Exclusions

Exclusion in commercial and residential pest management is the first line of defense to prevent a pest invasion. As an integrated management system, it is a much more simplistic and safer way to control pests and eradicate any infestation before it can get out of control. Working on things like garbage chutes, drains, weep holes, plumbing penetrations, and foundation cracks, the idea is to keep rodents and pests out by closing up the options they have to find their ways indoors.

Odor Control

Our odor control machines can be used in commercial and residential buildings such as medical waiting areas, nursing homes, daycare centers, restaurants, night clubs, beauty parlors and other venues that cannot be evacuated for odor treatment. The polluted air in the room passes through the Hydroxyl machine, is neutralized then blown back out as fresh clean air. This process may take hours or up to 4-5 days depending on the room size and remediation issue.

Baiting

Exterior rodent bait stations will keep rodents hungry, before they enter your home looking for a food source. Baiting, exclusion and odor control are the three methods we use in conjunction with a rodent issue. Trap them, seal the holes, flush out the odor of the dead ones.

By taking these simple steps, you can enjoy a rodent and odor-free home or business during the winter in Louisiana. Remember, early prevention and regular maintenance are key to keeping your home cozy and critter-free all season long. Read more about The Bug Man’s exclusions and odor control services here. Call The Bug Man today at 923-BUGS.

What’s that rancid smell?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by - Odor Control, Pest Control General, Pests Services, Rodents

What’s that rancid smell?

You smell something. Something just awful. And once you find out that it’s the result of rodents or another animal, your first thought is to mask it with something else. We’re here to tell you that masking odors don’t work. The key to getting rid of the smell is to go straight to the source and eliminate it. Moreover, you need a non-toxic product that is safe for use in environments like restaurants, office complexes, homes, medical facilities, etc., where interrupting operations is not an option.

Chances are, if you notice a pungent smell but can’t track down its source, that a pest may have passed away in a place you can’t see, such as in a crawl space or wall. Another key indicator that something has died is by a large fly infestation. Flesh flies seemingly appear out of nowhere when something has died. Mice, rats, squirrels, opossums and raccoons are common culprits of the stench. But, whatever the pest, the fact remains that if an animal dies in the walls of your home or business, it can produce a near intolerable stench that’s impossible to ignore. It can begin to affect your family’s well-being or negatively impact your ability to serve customers within a short time.

The scent may last anywhere from a day or two up to a month or more. Nobody wants to live or work with this. At The Bug Man, we have the equipment to eliminate odors in a facility due to a dead animal, smoke or fire. Our Odor Neutralizer solution is safe, effective and can be administered without having to evacuate the affected structure. So, no matter where that smell is coming from, we have you covered.

If you are now experiencing or in the future experience a scent in your home or business that is unbearable, give The Bug Man a call at 225-923-2847. We’ll take care of the mess, so you don’t have to.