How To Identify That You Have A Rodent Problem
Rodent dropping are a major indicator that rats or mice are present. Rodent dropping will indicate the type of rodent, the size of the infestation, and when they are most active. Mouse droppings are less than one quarter inch and pointed on both ends. Rat droppings are about half an inch or larger.
Why You Might Have Rodents
Here is our list of the top signs that there might be rodents in your home.
Urine Odor - When a lager infestation occurs you can easily smell it. Rodent odor has a strong musky odor.
Gnawed Holes - Gnawed mouse houses are small and about the size of of a dime. Gnawed rat holes the size of a quarter with tough torn edges.
Runways - Rodent generally travel through interior walls, ledges, pipes, electrical wires, tree branches, and fence rails.
Nests - Mice will shred pliable materials such as string and paper to build their nest indoors. Roof rats will nest in attics and trees. Norway rats nest outdoors in burrows deep in the ground.
Noises - Rodents are nocturnal and at night you will often hear scratching sounds as travel inside walls and along floors.
Pet Behavior - Pets will act unusual when they hear or smell rodents inside the house. They act alert, bark, or begin to scratch at tight spaces such as low clearance pieces of furniture, beneath refrigerators, and stoves.
Urine Odor - When a lager infestation occurs you can easily smell it. Rodent odor has a strong musky odor.
Gnawed Holes - Gnawed mouse houses are small and about the size of of a dime. Gnawed rat holes the size of a quarter with tough torn edges.
Runways - Rodent generally travel through interior walls, ledges, pipes, electrical wires, tree branches, and fence rails.
Nests - Mice will shred pliable materials such as string and paper to build their nest indoors. Roof rats will nest in attics and trees. Norway rats nest outdoors in burrows deep in the ground.
Noises - Rodents are nocturnal and at night you will often hear scratching sounds as travel inside walls and along floors.
Pet Behavior - Pets will act unusual when they hear or smell rodents inside the house. They act alert, bark, or begin to scratch at tight spaces such as low clearance pieces of furniture, beneath refrigerators, and stoves.
Reasons To Treat Your Rodent Problem Immediately
Rodents are known to carry many diseases, including salmonella, dysentery, and gastroenteritis, all of which are harmful to humans. These illnesses can be serious and can result in dehydration. These diseases can be spread through bacteria in contaminated food as a result of contact with rodents and their droppings. If you believe your home is infested with rodents, please let us know and we will come take a look.
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