Mice can look like cute little animals, but if you have wild mice in your home, they will not be cute for very long. In the fall weather changes and it’s a good time to start staying inside. Well, mice think the same way and they like to come inside your home during the fall. Effective Pest Services delves into this further below.
Why Do Mice Come Out in the Fall?
Mice are extremely sensitive to pressure and temperature change. When the weather starts changing with the seasons, mice can sense it and will try to find a place to stay warm for the winter. Mice do not hibernate so they need to find a warm place to hide away so they won’t freeze. This is why you see more mice during the fall because they are trying to run away from winter and the cold. You will find mice in your attic, basement, crawlspaces, garage, and pantries.
How Do I Know if Mice are in My House?
There are a few signs that you can tell that mice are in your house.
Mouse urine smell and droppings – If you have a mice infestation you will notice their droppings because they look like black rice and are in places such as around appliances and the pantry. Mice urine also gives off a strong musty odor so you can easily smell it if you have an infestation.
Rodent gnaw holes – Mice will dig holes. They are very small but you may notice small holes in the spot where it is the most popular for the mice to stay, for the gnawing holes you can easily track them.
Mice nests – Mice will shred soft materials such as paper and strings to build their nest. These may be harder to find because mice pathways are usually inside the interior wall, pipes, and by the wires and air ducts.
Scratching noises at night – you will rarely see the mice during the day because they do not like the light and have poor vision. You most likely will hear them at night, they will make scratching noises against the wall or on the floor.
Why Do I Suddenly have Mice in My House?
With Mice being so sensitive to temperature and air pressure they can seek out heat that is leaking from your home through the gaps. Once the mouse finds a space it can fit through then it will go into your home. Mice can also smell food that is far away and smell the food that is in packaging. A mouse will follow its nose and enter your home through a small space to find the food it is smelling. Mice do not need a big space to squeeze through. They can find the smallest gap and enter into your home. They may also chew through any insulation or softer wood to get into your home. If you have mice in your home, it is probably because you have heat leaking from your home somewhere.
Why is a Mouse in My House a Problem?
Mice are very dirty. They are covered in grease, dirt, and grime, and they carry that throughout your house. They build nests and leave droppings all over your house. Plus they can carry fleas and transmit several diseases to humans. Not only do they carry diseases, but they can damage your house by gnawing on surfaces, such as pipes, electrical wires, and wood. They may seem harmless, but they can be dangerous if there is an infestation.
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If you are noticing mice in your house this fall, then give Effective Pest Services a call, and let’s get rid of those mice before they cause problems in your home.
