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Have you found rodents in your house? If so, you need to find out more about the problem you’re dealing with. Rodents are common household pests in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and all surrounding cities. Before fixing the problem, you’ll need to find out which species you’re dealing with. Ultimately, this is one of the most important steps of eradicating the infestation. You can encounter a handful of rodent species in your area, including house mice and deer mice. Although they’re similar in many ways, there are some differences between them. Both rodents will leave black droppings around your home.
Those droppings will smell musty, and they’ll resemble grains of rice. House mice are small and hairless, but deer mice are not. They’re bi-colored with white feet and brown backs and heads. Another difference with deer mice is that they have long tails.
Signs You Have Rodents In Your Home
You’ll need to check your home for the following signs. If you find them in your home, you may have rodents.
- You can find rodent droppings around your home
- You’ve found a rodent nest in your home. Their nests are made with grass and twigs
- You can find gnaw marks around your home and on your food containers
- You’ve heard rodents crawling through your home in the middle of the night
Looking For Rodent Droppings
You’ll want to search your home for rodent droppings. Doing so can make a big difference. Once you’ve found rodent droppings, you know that you have an issue. You’ll want to spend time finding out what their droppings look like. In general, rodent infestations range in size from 3 to 6 mm. They’re granular and look a lot like grains of rice. Rodent droppings can be dropped around the home, but most of them will be found around nesting and breeding locations.
Reasons For Rodent Infestations
Why will rodents enter your home? In general, rodents are commensal. As a result, they need to live in dwellings with humans. They share a living space with humans. When doing so, they’re going to consume your food and water. They enter residential dwellings to find everything they need to survive. Rodents can crawl through the smallest holes. Even if it is only a quarter of an inch in diameter, the rodents will be able to climb through the hole.
Dangers Of Mice & Rats
Ultimately, you’ll find that some rodents are more dangerous than others. It is pertinent to find out more about the risks so you can avoid them. Rodents are very dangerous because they can contaminate your food sources. They will leave urine and feces everywhere they go. There is a risk that they’re going to transmit dangerous diseases such as Hantavirus, Rat-Bite Fever, Plague, or Lassa Fever. Rodents can destroy your home as well. If you’re not careful, they’ll chew through your drywall and baseboards. They can chew through electrical wires as well.
When this happens, there is a high risk that you’re going to experience a house fire. It is pertinent to get rid of the rodents swiftly to minimize the risks.
Primary Dangers
Rodents can cause the following dangers.
- They can contaminate food and food preparation surfaces.
- They’ll spread serious diseases such as Hantavirus, swine dysentery, and salmonella.
- Rodents can destroy your home. They’ll chew on your baseboards and drywall.
- They can chew through electrical wires and cables. If you’re not careful, they’ll cause a house fire.
Getting Rid Of Rodent Infestations
It is pertinent to learn how to deal with such problems swiftly. Otherwise, you’re going to run into various problems. How can you get rid of rodents? Can you tackle the problem without hiring a professional? You could, but the risks are immense. If you don’t work with a professional, you may end up getting sick. You also have to worry about using ineffective solutions. If this happens, you’re going to waste your time and money. To be safe, it is best to tackle the problem by hiring a professional. Working with an exterminator is the best way to fix the problem swiftly and safely.
When Can the Extermination Start?
Contact our office to schedule an appointment today. We’ll contact you back in 24 to 48 hours.
Does Pest Control Products Pose Health Risks To Humans And Animals?
Yes, when mishandled or misused. To prevent these risks, Cleveland exterminators joined forces with the top pesticide and insecticide manufacturers in the United States. Our exterminators and certified pest control technicians are required to heed the manufacturer’s recommendations and only treat homes that are vacant.
We all heed pesticide guidelines developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This federal government agency oversees the production and sale of all pest control products.
What Is The Most Recommended Professional Control Strategy To Prevent A Repeat Mice Infestation?
Mice and other rodents are notorious for infesting homes and commercial establishments, such as restaurants, diners, supermarkets, and grocery stores. Unfortunately, a mice sighting involving only one rodent is enough to draw public scrutiny. The same thing can be about businesses and homes. While you must always be concerned about what consumers are saying about your business or neighbors about your home, it is crucial to consider your family and pet’s health.
Our professional pest control experts are conveniently based in the heart of Cleveland. We are a locally owned and operated extermination company. We give back to our communities by providing the members with free pest inspections, consultations, and estimates.
Rodents are not only notorious for infesting homes, but also structural damage. They utilize their sharp teeth to gnaw through wood and other vulnerable materials to infiltrate homes and businesses. Keeping your establishment clean will not deter rodents from invading. However, it will remove potential food sources that will keep the mice from coming and returning. Yes, mice do come and go, which is why it is crucial to eliminate access points that lead from the exterior to the interior of your home or business.
We also recommend the following:
- Transitioning from manufacturing food packaging to glass, BPA-free plastic, and stainless steel containers with lids will protect your non-perishable food supply from mice contamination
- Develop a doable, realistic household waste disposal system that requires frequent removal to an outdoor trash bin
- Fill in all holes, gaps, and large openings accessible by rodents, utilizing plywood and metal sheeting cut-to-fit
- Utilize foam insulation, steel wool (stainless steel pot scrubbers), and a waterproof sealant to close all tiny holes around windows, doors, and air conditioner ductwork
- Develop a doable, realistic housekeeping strategy, targeting food crumbs and food-contaminated surfaces
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