🥘 Celebrating the Yam Festival? Here’s How to Keep Rodents Away from Your Yams
As the Yam Festival approaches, markets are filling with fresh, beautiful tubers, and homes across Lagos are stocking up to celebrate the season. Yams are not just food during this period; they are a symbol of abundance and cultural pride.
Unfortunately, rodents love yam season too.
Rats and mice are drawn to the smell of freshly harvested yams stored in homes, markets, and shops. If left unchecked, they can cause significant damage to your precious tubers, leaving holes, droppings, and contamination that can lead to food-borne illnesses and loss of hard-earned money.
Why Rodents Are a Big Problem During Yam Season
During yam season, the availability of food increases, and so do rodent activities. They sneak into storage spaces, kitchens, and market stalls, gnawing through sacks and plastic containers to get to the yams inside. Apart from physical damage, rodents can carry diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonella, and Lassa fever, posing a serious health risk to families and customers during the festivities.
Simple Steps to Keep Rodents Away from Your Yams
1️⃣ Store yams off the ground: Use wooden pallets or shelves to keep yams elevated, reducing easy access for rodents.
2️⃣ Seal entry points: Check your home and shop for holes and cracks, sealing them to prevent rodent entry.
3️⃣ Keep storage areas clean: Food scraps and dirt attract rodents; regular cleaning reduces their interest in your space.
4️⃣ Use rodent-proof containers: If possible, store yams in tightly sealed bins or barrels.
5️⃣ Inspect regularly: Look for droppings, gnaw marks, or signs of nesting to act quickly if you spot an infestation.
When Prevention Isn’t Enough
Rodents are persistent, and sometimes home prevention isn’t enough, especially during yam season when food is plentiful and they are more determined. This is where professional intervention becomes necessary.
At The Best Pest Exterminators Limited, we offer:
✅ Safe, effective rodent control solutions for homes, markets, and warehouses.
✅ Inspection and sealing of entry points to prevent future infestations.
✅ Post-control cleaning guidance to ensure your storage areas remain safe.
Let’s Protect Your Yams This Festival Season
Don’t let rodents ruin your yam festival celebrations or put your family and customers at risk. Let’s ensure your yams remain safe, your home pest-free, and your celebration worry-free.
📞 Contact us today to schedule your rodent control service in time for the Yam Festival.