Mice Rats And Rodents

When rats, mice, or rodents invade your home, you know you have a serious problem to deal with. These pests are dangerous and destructive so they need to be dealt with quickly. There are several common species in our area, but the most common include the deer mouse and house mouse. House mice are small and hairless. They have black, pointed noses with large ears. Their eyes are slightly protruding. In terms of color, they’re either black or light brown. Their bellies are buff or gray. These mice can leave black, musty droppings around your home. There is also a risk that you’re going to encounter deer mice.

These mice are bi-colored with white feet, bellies, and undersides, Their heads and upper backs are brown. They have long tails. In some cases, their tails are just as long as their head and body together. They will leave black, smooth droppings throughout your home. Their droppings have pointed ends. Below, you’ll learn more about the common signs of rodent infestations.

You’ll discover that your over is filled with rodent droppings

Rodents will build nests in your home using household materials, grass, and twigs

Scratch and gnaw marks will be found in your home and on food containers

You can hear the rodents scurrying through your home at night

More About Rats

Unfortunately, rats are common in North Carolina. There are several species with the most common being Norway rats and roof rats. It is wise to learn more about these species so you can be ready to identify and eliminate them swiftly. Both rats are commensal so they’re going to thrive when living in residential dwellings. These rodents live with humans and eat their food. Norway rats can grow up to 9 inches in length and their tails range from 6 to 8 inches. They have coarse brown hair with blunt noses. As for their droppings, they’re usually three-quarters of an inch with a capsule shape.

If you have Norway rats, you’re going to find droppings in your home, grease marks, and chew marks. Roof rats are different because they prefer living in the upper portion of the dwelling. They grow up to 8 inches in length and have smooth fur. Their tails are longer since they grow up to 10 inches. Finally, their droppings are half an inch and have pointed ends. Again, you have roof rats if you find rat droppings and chew marks around your home.

Mouse Dropping Description

What do mouse droppings look like? Ultimately, it depends on the species you’re dealing with. Rodent droppings are black and range in size from 3 to 6 mm. Plus, their droppings are granular and closely resemble a piece of rice. Rodent droppings can be found anywhere but they’re most commonly found around nesting and breeding locations. They are also commonly found where the rodents feed.

Reasons You Have Mice

Are you wondering why you have rodents? Ultimately, these pests are going to enter homes because they’re searching for food. If you don’t properly clean your home, there is a risk that pests are going to invade. Rodents are going to enter your home because they are looking for food, water, and shelter. Your home provides them with everything they need to survive. They can enter homes through the smallest holes. Even if it is a quarter-inch in diameter, rodents will be able to slip through the hole. If they want to enter your home, they’ll find a way to do so.

Dangers

You simply cannot ignore the health risks associated with rodent infestations. If you do, you’re going to experience serious issues in the future. Rodents are dangerous because they can carry and spread dangerous illnesses. Plus, these pests are frightening and they’ll damage your belongings. You cannot ignore a rodent infestation because it could lead to someone in your home catching Hantavirus, Lassa Fever, Rat-Bite Fever, Plague, and more. Remember that these pests are going to contaminant your food items using their feces and urine. Rodents can also carry and transmit fleas and ticks. Rodents have to gnaw constantly to prevent their front teeth from growing too large.

As a result, they’re going to chew on many items in your home. They’ll chew on your furniture and electrical wires. If you don’t deal with the issue promptly, there is a risk that they’re going to cause an electrical fire. Below, you’ll learn more about the dangers associated with rodent infestations.

Rodents can carry and transmit a handful of illnesses, including Hantavirus, Lassa Fever, and more.

They’ll contaminant your food using their urine and droppings.

These pests can cause structural damage to your home and belongings.

They’ll chew through electrical wires and increase the likelihood of an electrical fire.

Getting Rid Of Rodents

You need to begin working to get rid of the mice and rodents in your home as swiftly as possible. Otherwise, they’re going to turn your life upside down and destroy your belongings. Mice, rats, and rodents are fast and difficult to eliminate. Therefore, you need to think outside of the box to get rid of them. The best way to tackle the problem is by working with a qualified exterminator in your area. Doing so will ensure that you’re able to tackle and fix the problem without exposing anyone to serious risks. Consider working with us because we’ll remove the pests while keeping you protected every step of the way.

When Can The Extermination Begin?

Contact our office because we’re eager to help. We’ll generally get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.

We Offer Safe Treatments

Our technicians are eager to help you. We’re going to do everything we can to protect you from start to finish. For starters, we’re going to use EPA-registered products to take care of the infestation. We use these products because they’re reliable and safe. We follow strict guidelines to keep you protected from start to finish. With our rigorous protocols and EPA-registered products, you can guarantee that you’ll be okay every step of the way.

Preventing Rodent Infestations

You’ll want to do what you can to keep rodents from invading your home. The good news is that you can take steps to keep these pests out of your home. For instance, you’ll want to work diligently to properly seal the exterior walls of your home. Doing so will make a huge difference in the long run. Properly sealing your exterior walls will make a huge difference in the long run. You’ll also want to clean your home thoroughly. Clean your home and get rid of rodent food sources. You’ll also want to keep your grass cut. Doing so will make a huge difference in the long run. Cut your grass to keep rodents away from your home. Keep your grass low so the rodents won’t have a place to hide around your property. Use the tips below to keep these pests out of your home.

Make sure that your home is properly defended by sealing all exterior walls. Deal with small cracks and holes to keep these pests out of your home.

Be sure to take your trash out regularly and keep your garbage area clean.

Make sure that your food is properly stored in airtight containers. If rodents can’t find food in your home, they’ll have to go elsewhere.

Take care of messes and spills as quickly as possible.

We’re Here To Help

Although you might be able to eliminate some rodents without professional assistance, doing so will be difficult and frightening. Therefore, we recommend working with a qualified exterminator in your area. Doing so will pay dividends in the long run. Once you’ve teamed up with a pro, you can rest assured knowing the problem will be dealt with promptly and safely. Our technicians have been dealing with rodent and rat infestations for many years. They’ve been trained to deal with this issue safely while using EPA-registered products. When you’re ready to tackle this problem and remove the rodents from your home, call our Charlotte office.

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