Rodent: Pest Guide
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Rodents or house mice are one of the most commonly found pests. White-footed mice are another common rodent that can cause significant health threats, as they are known carriers of diseases like Lyme and Hantavirus. Rodent infestation can be a problem for both residential and commercial property owners. Mouse infestation can cause a significant threat to the health of the inhabitants and structure. Common signs of mouse activity and mouse infestation include droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, noises, musky smell, etc.
Deer Mice
The Deer Mice is found in woodland areas and sometimes in desert areas. They are rarely found in rural areas and rarely tend to invade one’s home.
Habits
They generally prefer to feed on liquid items and the Deer generally feeds during dusk and dawn time and feeds on insects, seeds, berries, nuts, etc.
Habitat
The Deer Mouse is found in sheltered areas such as tree logs or debris. However, it usually prefers undisturbed areas such as attics.
Threats
These insects tend to carry 100 types of disease-carrying germs, which makes them highly dangerous. The Deer Mouse transmits the potentially fatal Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, which can be potentially life-threatening to people. The disease can be transmitted through contact with mouse carcasses or by breathing in aerosolized urine droplets of infected deer mice. In these cases, rodent control is a necessity. It is important to handle a dead mouse with thick gloves to avoid direct contact.
Prevention:
To keep mice and other rodents out, one must make sure that all larger diameter holes are sealed. One must also ensure proper drainage at the foundation, which helps channel the water away from the building. The persons working in a deer mice infected area must exercise caution and have the proper equipment such as gloves and breathing gear. We extend professional help in rodent, control methods and rodent pest management. It is crucial to hire a professional pest control company for effective and safe rodent removal.
House Mice
The House Mice is one of the most common rodent pests in various parts of the world.
Habits
The House Mice have a unique ability to breed quickly and share nests with other mice reproduce their siblings. This rapid breeding can lead to a mice infestation if not controlled.
Habitat
The House Mouse population generally lives quite close to human settlements in houses, barns, granaries etc.
Threats
The House Mice carries flies, mice, ticks and lice, which causes harmful infections to the people staying in the homes.
Prevention:
As such, mice commonly enter through holes and cracks. It is important to seal the cracks and holes present in one’s home. We should also use disinfectants to effectively eliminate the presence of mice within the vicinity of one’s home. Mouse control techniques such as trapping and baiting are crucial in prevent mice and managing their population. The use of mouse traps is a reliable method for controlling mice populations. Debug offers the best rodent pest control services to eliminate such rats.
Norway Rats
Norway Rats are quite common to the North American region and were brought in ships in the 19th century from Britain. These rats are now highly common in Canada, the United States of America (USA) and Mexico.
Habits
The Rats have smaller eyes and ears and shorter tails and frequently move from one home to another, searching for food items.
Habitat
The Rats live in fields, farmland and various buildings within the country. They enter the building through small cracks and holes that are present inside the building.
Threats
These and other pests. Rats tend to chew electric wires, which increases the possibility of short circuits. Also, they carry various bacteria, fungi with them which spreads various diseases among people. Thus rodent pest control is necessary for places with these species. A rodent infestation can lead to significant property damage and health risks.
Prevention:
One must ensure that firewood is kept away from buildings and structures. One must also remove debris from areas of high moisture and near structures. Using snap traps and bait to kill mice is an effective rodent control, measure.
Roof Rats
The Roof Rats get their name because of their peculiar habit to get rid of mice by staying at the top of our homes. It ranges from six to eight inches and has very poor vision and is color blind. They also have a very strong smell of hearing, smell, touch and taste.
Habits
Roof rats have a habit of chewing materials that cause considerable damage and eat stored food.
Habitat
The Roof rats are found in upper parts of the buildings or structures and only need little space to enter such buildings.
Threats
The Roof rats tend to urinate on food items, thereby making it unfit for consumption. It also spreads various diseases such as bubonic plague, thereby affecting the health of the person.
Prevention:
It is extremely important in sealing the cracks and holes that help limit the presence of rats dead mice within the house. We must also ensure that rooftops are sealed properly, which limits the presence of rats. Using glue traps in attics and basements is an effective method for controlling roof rats. Additionally, natural and homemade repellents can be used to repel mice from entering homes. Debug have the best rodent pest management team in the country to help you.
Voles
Voles are found in a variety of areas such as mountains, grasslands, dense forests etc. They are one of the most common rodents that are found in almost every region of the world.
Habits
The Voles tend to feed on seeds, tubers, tree needles, and green vegetation such as clovers. They also prefer small insects to quench their hunger and prefer closed locations for the same
Habitat
The Voles have a huge preference for areas that are covered by grass and have abundant vegetation. Therefore, they usually prefer to stay in closed locations.
Threats
The Voles tend to damage the garden and tend to chew the bark of fruit trees. They also damage the tree roots, which deters the growth of the plant.
Prevention:
One must adopt fencing and traps; gravel buffers help in protecting gardens against vole infestation. We must also remove weeds, heavy mulch, and vegetative cover, providing a fertile breeding ground for voles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Mice Infestations
Mouse baits, rat poison, live traps, exclusion materials, etc. DIY methods like peppermint oil, cotton balls with peppermint and clove oil, certain essential oils, trim tree branches, closing entry points, etc. can also be used in case of minor mouse problem. These are the common prevention methods.
Rodents are attracted to food, water, and shelter. Poor sanitation, uncovered food, and accessible entry points can invite rodents into your home. Rodent infestations can be controlled if proper precautions are taken in the initial stage itself.
Seal cracks and holes in walls, doors, and windows. Keep food in airtight containers, maintain cleanliness, and dispose of garbage regularly. Cover pet food, try rat poison, mouse traps, glue traps, prevent food supply to rodents, etc.
Mouse droppings are a sign of mouse infestation. To get rid of mice, you can try DIY methods or get help from professional pest control companies.
