• BURROWS: Look for holes and fresh digging around foundations, under floors, sidewalks, platforms and in embankments.
• DROPPINGS: Fresh droppings are a sure sign of rodents. Look behind objects, near walls and in places seldom cleaned or disturbed.

• Keep garbage and refuse in tightly covered metal or heavy plastic containers; rinse out recyclable cans and bottles to remove food particles;
• Feed and water pets indoors;
• Keep property clear of dog droppings - keep pet areas clean;
• Clear property of fallen crab apples and other fruits from your trees;
• Clear garden of rotten vegetables and plants;
• Do not allow stagnant pools of water to sit; repair leaky hoses and outdoor water pipes;
• Discard old tires - rainwater may accumulate in them;
• Keep wild bird food well above ground.

• Do not stack lumber, logs or metal on the ground - put them on racks or blocks at least twelve (1 2) inches above ground level; Keep grass and weeds cut low;
• Storage sheds and dog houses should be raised off the ground on concrete platforms to prevent rodents from burrowing beneath;
• Abandoned cars are an invitation for rats to nest - remove them;
• Clear debris from attic, cellar, storerooms, garages and other places;

• Keep doors closed when not in use;
• Cover all edges subject to gnawing with sheet metal or hardware cloth;
• Close unnecessary openings with concrete or sheet metal;
• Keep floor drains tightly fastened to stop entry from sewers;

If rodents are discovered on your property they must be exterminated, preferably by a licensed professional exterminator.