Sanitation
Rodents must have adequate food and shelter in order to live and thrive. Removal of these 2 factors is the best way to prevent and control rodent problems. It is important to include both the outside and inside of your home in your sanitation efforts. 
Indoors Food ◊ Clean areas under stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers.
◊ Keep counter tops clear of food.
◊ Do not leave glasses of water
out overnight.
◊ Store dry food, pet food and birdseed in sealed containers. ◊ Clean pet bowls at night. Shelter ◊ Keep storage areas free of clutter
◊ Rodent-Proof hard-to-access areas that tend to be neglected
◊ Store supplies or materials off the floor
Outdoors ◊ Properly maintain landscaping – trim any overgrown vegetation and shrubbery until ground underneath is
visible.
◊ Remove any debris – rock piles, old equipment and such.
◊ Elevate lumber and firewood at least 18 inches. ◊ Store firewood away from the house. | 
