The disease and damage caused by invading rodents are far too risky to ignore. If you already have a rat or mouse infestation in your home or if you simply want to do all you can to prevent that from ever happening, rat proofing you house is the wisest move you can make.
At Pure Eco, we have been in the business of making Los Angeles and Southern California homes/businesses "rat proof" for many, many years. We know how to effectively, efficiently block potential entry points of rodents as well as clean up the damage they may already have done in your attic, crawlspace, or other rooms of your house.
When hot, dry weather arrives in L.A., rodents don't like to stay outside in the sweltering heat any more than you do! But you don't have to let them inside - let Pure Eco rat proof your premises to reduce the chances of a rodent infestation to the absolute minimum.
Contact Pure Eco today by calling (877) 870-7998, and we can give you a free initial consultation and a free, accurate, no-obligation rat-proofing quote!
Besides the alarming scratching sounds inside your walls and ceilings and the occasional glance at a scampering rodent, there are much more serious reasons why "de-ratting" and rat proofing your home is a necessity, not a mere convenience.
First of all, rodents are notorious carriers of diseases, such as HPS and salmonella. Many pathogens rodents carry into your home can infect people and cause serious health conditions to both you and your family. But we'll look at HPS and salmonella because they are the two most common serious diseases spread by rats and mice.
HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome), is a respiratory disease that can give you fever, chills, headaches, gastro-intestinal discomfort, vomiting and diarrhea spells, dizziness, chronic fatigue, mental confusion, and severe muscle and joint aches.
But, even when we do our very best to eliminate air pollutant sources, and install a good envelope and ventilation system, pollutants still manage to get into our air. That's where UV air cleaners and air scrubbers come into play.
These symptoms and others set in within a few days of contracting HPS and can last from one to five weeks. Exposure to the feces and urine of infected rats and mice is the usual cause of HPS in humans.
Another disease that is often spread by rodents (not just chickens!) is salmonella. Salmonella begins to show itself when symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever appear (usually 12 or more hours after contracting the disease.) In some cases, salmonella runs itself out in 4 days to a week, but in other instances, it requires a stay at the hospital.
Over a million people in the US get infected with salmonella every year, and around 450 people die from the disease annually. Children, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems are especially at risk.
When you let rodents and other disease carriers like squirrels, possums, and bats make themselves at home in your home, that endangers the health of your family. That's the number one reason to rat proof your building.
Aside from the health issue, there's another reason it's serious business when rodents take up residence in your home. They are known to destroy and damage your building in a variety of ways.
Even in the attic and crawlspace - or in the ceiling or inside of the walls, rodents damage insulation when they nest in it, which lowers its R-value and thus raises your energy costs.
Rodents also chew on wiring, vinyl plumbing pipes, woodwork, furniture, and more. They "leave their mark" on your home in all kinds of undesirable ways!
Finally, rodents will make a mess on the floor with their droppings and urine trails. Rodent droppings can actually permanently stain insulation and can deeply stain exposed rafters and studs in the attic.
The first step in rat proofing your home is the inspection. We at Pure Eco have often found rodents dwelling in clandestinely in homes without the homeowners even realizing it. But even if you don't presently have any rodents, you'll need to inspect to make sure and to locate possible rodent entry points so we can seal them off.
We can set traps to help you get rid of an existing rodent problem. Or, you could call an exterminator and have Pure Eco simply work on a preventative basis. Or, you could handle the trapping DIY.
But whatever approach you choose, there are a number of strategies you need to put in place to achieve the best possible results.
First of all, rodents love dirty, dingy places to live. And they will gravitate to wherever they can find a ready supply of food and water. AND, you'll want to get rid of the mess rats and mice have already made besides preventing a repeat performance.
That's why we offer sanitization services at Pure Eco that can remove the dirt and debris from rodent-infested parts of your home. And, we vacuum, sweep, and cleanse away rodent droppings, rodent-urine stains, and other rodent-created messes.
You'll also want to eliminate food supplies of rodents by sealing all stored food stuffs in tight-lidded containers, and effectively locking intruders out of your pantry and cabinetry. Keep counters and floors clean, never leave pet food out in the bowl overnight (or it quickly becomes "rat food"), and never leave water in the sink or sitting anywhere else that rodents might be able to drink it.
Finally, also fight the war on rodents outside of your building. Trim back weeds and foliage next to the house, store firewood sufficiently far from your building, and keep your yard free of unnecessary debris and clutter.
A few final outdoor tips: cut back tree branches that approach or overhand your roof so rodents don't use them as a pathway to your attic, use locking-lid trash cans outside, and use bird feeders that hang from a branch by a strong or that otherwise can't be accessed by rodents.
If you've created a clean environment which offers no easy food, water, or shelter for rodents, and you're already working on trapping any rodents already present, there are two more things to take care of: assess and repair all the damage and seal off all rodent entry points.
During the inspection, we will find out what kind of damage rodents may have already done to your home and, with your permission, go ahead and fix it. That may mean replacing damaged insulation where rodents had been nesting, redoing some chewed-through wiring, replacing a damaged vent cover, or a host of other odds and ends.
But the "main event" with rat proofing is clearly the process of identifying and then sealing all potential rodent entry points. How do we do that? Here is a basic overview of the process:
At Pure Eco, we don't cut any corners when it comes to sealing your home against potential rodent invasion. We have the tools and experience it takes to locate and effectively seal any and all rat/mouse entry points.
We probe your building for weak or rotted wood, use a flashlight to locate otherwise hard to find holes and gaps, and utilize our extensive experience in looking in all the "usual places" where rodents are known to get in.
And when you seal your home against rodents, the bonus is that you also air seal it simultaneously. And air sealing will benefit your building by keeping out unwanted moisture, bettering the quality of indoor air, and lowering your monthly energy bill. And of course, sealing up your home (along with proper ventilation) will benefit the environment too by lowering your carbon footprint!
Finally, we should not that it's never 100% impossible for a rodent to somehow find its way into a building, not matter how tightly you seal it up. And over time, storms and forces of nature or the natural process of a house settling on its foundation can create new gaps/cracks. Plus, if a gap is foam-sealed but not backed up with wire mesh, it's possible a rodent could "get smart" and chew through the foam.
What rat proofing does is greatly reduce the chances of a rodent getting into your building. It brings it down to the minimum. But it's still advisable to have a new rodent proofing inspection every 5 or 10 years just to be sure your seal is still "unbroken" and you don't have a rodent infestation that, perhaps, you weren't even aware of.
We at Pure Eco offer you numerous benefits and advantages that set us above our competition and have given us the sterling reputation among L.A. Area communities that we enjoy today.
You can check out our online reviews by past customers, and you'll find that they are overwhelmingly positive. Our customer satisfaction rate and our constant stream of new customers via referral from past customers also speak to the fact we are consistently treating our customers right.
Here are 5 key areas where Pure Eco has differentiated itself in the insulation and related industries:
At Pure Eco, we understand what it takes to rat proof your building. We have successfully blocked the rodents out of numerous other L.A. Area homes and businesses, and we can do the same for you!
Contact us today by calling (877) 870-7998 for more information on our rat proofing and other services or to schedule a service date!
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I already had my main attic done last year by a different company that did not do what they said they would and ended up damaging my ceiling. Decided to go with a different company this time around for a smaller attic of an addition that isn’t directly connected to the main attic.
The attic had no insulation at all (built in the 1930s). It needed debris vacuumed out, rodent proofing, and R-38 batt insulation.
After getting quotes from several folks, decided to go with Pure Eco. Quick turnaround, reasonably priced, good professional crew lead by Martin, and clear communication through my assigned contact Jasmine. Discussion and quote was based on photos I took. Contract and payment was handled all through e-doc services. And they made sure to give me an overview of the work done before leaving. The difference in temperature was a noticeable improvement that night.
Highly recommend.
Our home needed some serious insulation and duct work done. It was awful and quite old (the insulation shrunk to approximately 3″). We called three companies for a quote, and we only saw two. We decided to go with them, before seeing the third, because of the amazing deal they offered and because they would be able to do it immediately. Ben was our sales guy and he was more than helpful and extremely knowledgeable. He made sure to inform us that they are licensed, bonded, and have workers’ compensation insurance, which kept me at ease.
The following day was the installation. Ben told us that they would be there from 8AM – 7PM (latest). They arrived on time, and completed the job by 3PM!!! I was shocked and thoroughly pleased. William, the supervisor of our job, was extremely friendly, and his crew was very professional. They cleaned up their mess; it looked as clean as when they arrived.
I highly recommend them and think that anyone that uses them will do so as well. Hi
I am a firm believer in referrals from friends when it comes to anything for my home and this company was a good referral for sure. My husband and I love Pure Eco and would definitely recommend them to everyone.
They have very professional installers and managers. Everything went smoothly from the scheduling to the end of the job. They use new machines and trucks (I tend to judge a book by it’s cover, unfortunately).
We had them replace our duct system and they installed Radiant barrier. They came in and did their job and left with no mess behind. Definitely give them a try!
We recently bought a house in Canyon Country and the garage was completely exposed and got extremely hot this time of year. When it was 90 degrees outside, the garage was well over 100 degrees. I got quotes from about a half dozen companies but was the most impressed with Pure Eco, especially their representative Sara. She was very helpful and she worked with me on the quote and gave me a lot of of great suggestions as to the best way to get our garage as cool as possible while staying within our limited budget. She recommended insulating the ceiling and front gable and then putting in radiant barrier. Her team came out and did the job in one afternoon and cleaned up afterwards. And now our garage is a LOT cooler. I can definitely recommend Pure Eco.
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