Mice Rats And Rodents

Most pests are problematic in numerous ways. They create an uncomfortable environment in your home.  They’re also going to keep you awake at night. Unfortunately, certain pests are worse because they can make people sick. Rats and mice fit into this category. Whether you’ve found deer mice or house mice in your home, you must get rid of them promptly. Otherwise, they could contaminate your food and make someone ill. We encourage you to contact our office to rectify this problem before someone gets sick. Locals regularly encounter deer mice and house mice. These small rodents are found in our services area. The house mouse is hairless and small. It has a pointed nose and large ears.

They’re either black or light brown. Their bellies are gray. You may also encounter deer mice. They have white feet, bellies, and undersides. The rest of their bodies are brown. As for their tails, they’re slightly longer than other mice. Regardless, you will find that rodent feces are black and musty. If you find droppings in your home, call us. We’re ready to help you resolve this problem.

Signs Of A Possible Rodent Infestation

Are you concerned that rodents might be in your residence? It shouldn’t be hard to find out. These pests aren’t going to hide often. Instead, they’ll show themselves when searching for food. However, you can look for other signs too. Check your home for signs of rodent infestations. If you find these signs, call our office immediately.

• You’ve discovered many droppings around your home.
• The rodents have created nests in your residence using twigs, grass, and items from your home.
• Your food containers have scratch and chew marks.
• At night, you can hear the rodents moving through your home.

Call us and we’ll deal with these pests promptly.

Are Those Things Rodent Droppings?

If you have rodents in your home, you can guarantee that you’re going to find rodent droppings. These pests will use the bathroom throughout your residence. However, most droppings will be where the rodents eat and sleep. Therefore, you should check around your food products, in your kitchen, and near your baseboards. Rodent droppings have a musty odor. They’re black and range in size from three to six millimeters. The droppings resemble a grain of rice. If you find droppings in your home, don’t stop until you’ve called a local exterminator.

Reasons Mice Are In Your Residence

Learning why these pests enter residences is wise. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have a better idea of how to stop them from entering your residence. Ultimately, rodents are going to enter your home because they want to eat your food. Although rodents are larger than other pests, they can still slip through the smallest holes and gaps. They can squeeze through holes that are only a quarter inch in diameter. If they managed to sneak into your residence, they’re going to have access to food and water. They won’t leave your home so you’ll have to take steps to get rid of them.

You must seal all gaps around your exterior walls to reduce the likelihood that they’ll be able to sneak inside. You’ll also want to keep your home clean so they cannot access food.

Health Hazards Linked To Rodents

Unfortunately, rodents pose serious health hazards to people and pets. You have to understand that rodents are going to contaminate the food products in your home. If you eat the food they’ve contaminated, there is a risk that you’re going to get sick. If rodents are in your home, you have to be very careful. It is best to throw the food away unless you’re positive that it isn’t contaminated. When these pests contaminate your food, they can spread various illnesses, including Hantavirus, Lassa Fever, Plague, Rat-Bite Fever, and more. Some of these illnesses are deadly.

You also have to worry about other issues. These pests can damage your belongings. They will chew through your baseboards and other objects. Since they have to keep their teeth short, they will chew through furniture. You must get rid of them to prevent them from destroying the belongings in your home. The risks are listed below.

• Rodents contaminate food by leaving droppings and urinating.
• Rats and mice will spread numerous illnesses, including swine dysentery, Hantavirus, and salmonella.
• These pests will damage your home and belongings.
• Rodents chew through electrical cables. They could cause a housefire.

Eliminating Infestations Of Rodents

Homeowners cannot ignore the risks associated with mice and rats. Once the infestation has been confirmed, call a qualified exterminator in your area. Doing so is the most efficient way to resolve the problem. Although you can try using DIY methods, you must remember that they can be dangerous. If they’re used or mixed incorrectly, the risks could be immense. Protect your loved ones by letting a professional fix the problem for you.

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Don’t delay calling our Temecula office. We will get back to you within 48 hours.

Our Methods Are Always Safe

We want to make sure that you’re going to be safe. We aren’t going to use dangerous methods because we wouldn’t use these methods in our homes. We take various steps to ensure that our clients will receive safe, reliable solutions. For instance, we’re going to rely on EPA-registered methods. These techniques have been researched and tested extensively. Our solutions are engineered to keep you and your loved ones safe. Put your faith in us because we won’t let you down.

Avoiding Future Rodent Infestations

Pest problems will make your life miserable. If you deal with a rodent infestation, you’ll want to make sure that they’re gone and never return. Rodents are difficult to keep out of a residence, but you can make it harder for them to invade your home. First, you need to be careful about your housekeeping. Make sure that your home is clean and free of crumbs. If they cannot find food in your home, they’ll have no reason to sneak into your home. More importantly, you must make sure that these pests cannot enter your home easily. All gaps around your exterior walls must be sealed completely.

Carefully check your exterior walls and seal all gaps that you find. Once you’ve done this, rodents around your property will have more difficulty invading your residence.

Tips For Avoiding Rodent Infestations

• You must properly seal your exterior walls. Seal all potential entry points to keep rodents out.
• Your trash must be taken out regularly. Store your garbage in bins with durable lids.
• All food products must be stored in durable containers. Make sure that the containers are airtight.
• When handling spills, deal with them as quickly as possible.

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