We Love Corpus Christi.
Did you know that Corpus Christi is made up of more water than land?
Corpus Christi is unique to other Texas cities in many ways. The Corpus Christi metro area is home to 400+ thousand residents, but we like to keep the small-town beachy feeling alive. When the summer tourists head home, we relax and enjoy our coastal lifestyle.
Living near the ocean has its perks, but our humid subtropical climate and proximity to sources of water has its downside, too.
Rodents Are On The Rise.
Our wildlife specialists see a steady increase in the number of rat, nutria, and mouse related calls every year. There are a few reasons why.
1. A Rodent’s Natural Environment Is Near Water.
Rats and mice are attracted to Corpus Christi for all the same reasons that we are! They like to hang out by creeks or lakes when the weather allows it. Along the Texas coast, there are plenty of places for these animals to burrow where they can quickly access a source of water.
Our winters might be mild, but even the slightest temperature drop can send rodents on the hunt for a new place to take shelter.
2. New People, Old Homes
There are more people living in Corpus than ever, but the homes are relatively old. Old homes are more problematic in general because of unrepaired foundation issues. This leads to cracks and holes, which are the perfect rodent entry points.
If your home is more than ten years old, you might consider sealing doors and windows as a quick fix until bigger repairs can be made to solve issues with pests. Our wildlife experts specialize in animal guard installation, which is part of rodent exclusion services.
3. Nutria Are Here To Stay.
Nutria are one of the newer species of rodents in Texas. They are found across Texas, but they love the coast. You can find these animals in marshes, swamps, and ponds near residential areas.
The damage these rodents cause is a little bit different than rats or mice, who are known to chew through insulation and wiring. Instead, nutria damage is more akin to that of termites. Their burrows are larger than rat burrows, and they destroy home foundation structures, roads, and landscaping near water ways.
A nutria’s love of aquatic plant life is an environmental problem too because it destroys other animals’ habitats.
Are you having issues with rodents on your property?
ABC has been actively working to eradicate rodents from neighborhoods in Corpus Christi. Because the rodent population is steadily increasing, these wild animals are a threat to homes and health.
If you’re dealing with rodents on your land or in your house, call ABC today.