With rodents making up nearly half of the mammal species living in New Mexico, rodent control is something all residents must consider on a routine basis. Not only can they carry disease and cause damage to property, but they breed at a rapid rate. From squirrels to jumping mice, these pests are found in trees, underground, and on rooftops. To protect your home, you should first understand what you're dealing with. 

What to Know About New Mexico’s Rodent Population

The Most Common Types of Pests

There are many families of rodents in the state. Tree squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks are part of the Sciuridae family. They all possess sharp teeth and claws that gnaw through a home’s roofing, electrical wiring, and drywall. Pocket mice and kangaroo rats are part of the Heteromyidae family and can infiltrate your home, contaminate your food, and nest in your furniture. Pocket gophers create tunnels in your lawn that can lead all the way to your basement and foundation. 

How Professional Rodent Control Can Help

Many homeowners have inadvertently damaged their property further by attempting DIY rodent control. For example, filling tunnels created by gophers with either poisonous gas or water can cause both elements to enter your home and weaken your foundation.

Laying out poisons or traps for mice can be risky for those with pets. Other times, the unwanted creatures stay too far out of reach, the squirrels dancing away from you onto your rooftop or up trees where it would be dangerous to go after them. Professional pest control companies, on the other hand, know effective and humane techniques for removing rodents and preventing them from returning.  

If you need rodent control services, the professional team at Taylor’s Weed & Pest Control in Hobbs, NM, has more than 40 years of experience dealing with a variety of pests and wildlife. Their experts can determine what type of rodents are damaging your property and implement methods to remove and deter them. Call (575) 492-9247 or visit their website for more information.