Mice Rats And Rodents

Are you worried that your home might have rodents? Unfortunately, rodent infestations are more common than you could ever imagine. These pests are very problematic since they can turn your life upside down. They’re dangerous and destructive. Although there are other rodents in our area, the two most common are the deer mouse and house mouse. House mice are small rodents that usually do not have hair. Their noise is pointed and black. Plus, they have large ears and distinct eyes. These pests can range in color. They have either black or light brown fur. As for their bellies, they’re either buff or gray.

You’ll also encounter deer mice. They are bi-colored. Their feet are white while their bellies and undersides are white too. One thing that sets deer mice apart is the fact that their tails are very long. They’re also multi-colored. Remember that both rodents are going to leave small, black droppings around your home. The droppings will have a smelly, musty odor.

Identifying Rodent Infestations

Do you think that rodents are living in your home? If so, it shouldn’t be difficult to find out. In general, it is easy to identify rodent infestations because these pests leave many signs. For starters, you’re going to find rodent droppings throughout your home. While they can be found anywhere in the home, they’re primarily found near nesting and eating spots.

You may find small nests in your home. Look for scratch and teeth marks on your food containers, furniture, and walls. Finally, you should try listening carefully at night.

More About Droppings

It is wise to learn more about rodent droppings. Once you know what to look for, you’ll easily be able to identify an infestation. For starters, you should know that most droppings range in size from 3 to 6mm. They’re granular. In many ways, rodent droppings look like grains of rice. Finally, they’re going to emit a musty odor. If you find these droppings around your home, you likely have a rodent infestation.

What Causes Rodents?

What will cause rodents to enter your home? Ultimately, it is simple. Rodents are commensal. Therefore, you should understand that they want to live in your home, eat your food, and drink your water. Rodents can get everything they need to survive by entering your home. It doesn’t help that they can enter a residential structure using the smallest holes. They can enter a home through a hole that is only a quarter of an inch in diameter.

Dangerous?

While some pests are incredibly dangerous, others are not. If you’re worried about rodents, you should be. These pests are very dangerous. In fact, they could be the most dangerous pests in the world. One thing to remember is that rodents can spread illnesses using their urine and feces. Plus, they could bite and scratch. While they can spread other illnesses, mice primarily spread Hantavirus, Plague, Lassa Fever, Rat-Bite Fever, Hemorrhagic Fever, and more. Suffice to say, it is essential to eliminate these pests as quickly as possible. Doing so will pay dividends. Another issue is the fact that rodents often chew on items to keep their front teeth short.

When they chew on your furniture, they can cause extensive damage. They could also chew through your electrical wires. Unfortunately, this can lead to electrical fires.

• Rodents can contaminate your food and make you sick
• They can spread many dangerous illnesses
• They’ll damage your home and belongings
• A rodent infestation could cause an electrical fire

Getting Rid Of Rodents

You’ll want to get rid of rodents as quickly as possible. It is best to act quickly because these pests are not going to leave on your own. You won’t be able to grab these pests with your hands. They’re too fast and it would be too dangerous. It is best to let a professional handle it for you. We’ve got you covered. We provide safe, rapid solutions to right the ship before further problems occur.

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Our technicians are going to provide you with fast results. After your call, we’ll get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.

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At the end of the day, we strive to provide our clients with safer solutions. We’ll do everything we can to keep you safe. First, we’re going to resolve the problem using EPA-registered products. Our technicians have trained extensively to ensure that you’re going to be protected at all times.

Preventing Mice Invasions

It can be difficult to eliminate rodents. Therefore, it is sometimes easier to keep these pests out of your home in the first place. If you can do that, you’ll be able to avoid future problems. First, you need to begin cleaning your home thoroughly. If you don’t clean your home, there is a good chance that rodents will invade. They’ll be able to find food in your home. Therefore, they’ll stay and thrive in your home. You’ll also want to keep your grass cut. Doing so will eliminate their potential hiding spots outside your home. When storing items in your home, you need to make sure that they’re in durable containers. Make sure that they cannot chew through your food boxes easily.

• First, make sure that your exterior walls are secure. Block any holes you find.
• Your trash should be taken out regularly.
• Be sure to store your food in durable containers. Use tough containers.
• Finally, clean up messes and spills quickly.