The cold weather is upon us and rodents are looking for a warm place to call their own. As a homeowner the thought of the damage they can cause and unease felt when you find rodent evidence in your home can be extremely stressful.
Not only can rats and mice cause damage to your property, they can also put your health at risk.
Whether you have had a rodent sighting or have found mouse/rat evidence in your kitchen, attic or basement – knowing that you have rodents in your home is a good reason for concern. The question then remains, how did these pests get into my house?
First lets discuss a few facts: A house mouse only requires a space the size of a dime to be able to squeeze their way into your living space. Exclusion work on the exterior of your home is essential!
The common house mouse can have as many as 6-12 pups per liter and if the conditions are ideal they will continue to breed continuously, this means that a rodent infestation can rapidly grow to concerning numbers.
House mice will use insulation, paper and cluttered areas as a means to build their nests in a secluded area that is close to their food source. Unlike a Norway rat, the house mouse does not require a consistent source of water, therefore they can build their homes in a area that is only closest to a food source.