The last thing any homeowner wants to find in their home is a rodent problem. Rodents are a huge problem in the fall and winter. This means that homeowners need to be vigilant in working with pest control to keep them out of their homes. Part of keeping rodents out of your home is recognizing when you have a pest problem in the first place. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about some of the signs that point to a rodent problem in your home this fall and winter.
Physical Evidence There Are Rodents in Your Home
The first thing that we would like to point out includes all the physical signs that will likely be present when you have a mouse problem.
– Droppings: One of the first things that homeowners notice when they have a rodent problem is the presence of droppings. Rodent leave feces wherever they go. They are always eating which means there will be plenty of it. If you aren’t familiar with what mouse droppings look like, they are small brown pellets that are about the same size as a grain of rice. If you have rats, they will be slightly larger.
– Gnaw Marks: Rodents have teeth that are constantly growing. To keep them filed down, rodents chew on everything. You may notice that there are gnaw marks on furniture, molding, and other parts of your home when there is a rodent problem.
– Nests: Rodents will gather materials throughout your home to build their nests. They may find fabrics, pet hair, grass, and other soft materials. If you find these types of materials gathered in one spot, it is important to call pest control.
– Rub Marks: Mice and rats have oily bodies, when they rub up against your walls as they run through your home, they may leave dirty smudges in their place.
Sensory Signs of Rodent Infestation
Not only will you see physical signs of rodents, but you will probably also notice that your senses notice that there is a problem.
– Noises: You may hear mice and rats scurrying behind your walls or in your ceiling. They are going to be the most active during nighttime hours when it is dark. They also tend to make squeaking sounds that can be audible in the stillness of the night.
– Odors: Because rodents leave droppings and urine in their path, you can start to pick up on the smell when they are taking over your home. If one of them dies in your walls, it can also create quite a stench.
– Pet Behavior: Your pets will notice that you have rodent visitors likely before you will because of their heightened senses.
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