Mice Infestations
Did you hear that? Late at night, it sounds like muffled movement on the roof. Perhaps it sounds a bit closer, like right in the ceiling? If so, you may have a Mice infestation, and that is not good news. If you think you have mice in the house, you most likely have an infestation. Let Covenant Wildlife removal chase those mice away. Contact Covenant Wildlife Removal to remove the Mice safely and save your family and home from the hassle and damage they create.
The Facts About Mice
The first thing you should know if you think you may have mice is that they reproduce rapidly. In fact, they can give birth to 6 babies every three weeks and can have 35 little ones per year. That said, you will need to call a wildlife removal expert as soon as possible.
Mice Appearance
Mice are usually gray, tan, or even white, depending on the type. They are the smaller rodents with four legs and rounder bodies than a rat. A mouse can grow from two to eight inches, depending on the type. And they have pointed muzzles and large ears.
The most common are the deer mouse, the field mouse, and the house mouse. However, there are several others, including certain varieties that are endangered and protected, like the beach mouse.
Behavior
Some people enjoy mice as pets, as they have facial expressions and emotions. They never need bathing, and they are small, not eating too much. For some, they make the ideal first pet.
However, these acrobatic mouses can run, jump, and climb just about any surface, which is not good news for homeowners.
Listed below is a list of the various mouse habits homeowners should be aware of.
- These pests will gnaw their way into the tiniest opening in your home or roofline.
- They make scratching and scurrying sounds in your walls and ceiling.
- Mice leave droppings wherever they go, like along walls, behind appliances, and in the pantry.
- They make nests from torn paper, tissue, clothes, cardboard, and insulation.
- If they get into your pantry, they will leave chew marks on pantry boxes, bags of food, electrical wiring, and wood structures like baseboards and door frames.
- They leave behind a musty and foul urine odor.
- Mice are social animals and like to live in groups.
- And they spread disease.
And finally, mice will destroy your home in no time due to their sheer numbers.
Diet
Naturally, mice are herbivores, eating grains and plants. However, they have learned to adapt well to living in homes. They will chew at or gnaw at anything they think has the potential to be what they need.
Are Mice Dangerous?
Although they are fast and may startle you, a mouse is not looking for a fight. They will run at first sight or movement of a person. However, in specific settings, they are considered to be vermin. You see, they are a significant source of crop damage for farmers. And they carry disease and parasites transmitted through their urine, droppings, and saliva. In addition, they can do considerable damage to your home.
Damage to the Home
Mice have a long list of the damage they can create. Here are just a few ways they may damage your home or property:
- Mice chew on wires, which could cause a house fire.
- They chew on concrete, wood, drywall, plastic pipes, insulation, and aluminum.
- Mice will eat just about anything they can find, including the food in your pantry.
- The urine creates stains and odors that need professional cleaning and disinfection.
If these pests are making a mess of your home, contact Covenant Wildlife Removal to remove the pests once and for all.
They Can Make You Sick
The ordinary house mouse is not all that dangerous, but they can still spread diseases. They carry salmonellosis, hantavirus, and listeria. These diseases transmit through urine and droppings the mice leave everywhere. Suppose there is a mice infestation in your home. In that case, you will want to call Covenant Wildlife Removal to get the mice out, deodorize, and disinfect the areas they have been nesting and traveling.
Covenant Wildlife Removal Removes All Wildlife from Your Home
Covenant Wildlife Removal comes in to save the daytime from the chatter and scurrying noises in your attic or ceiling. The most common way to remove these critters is to trap them. Poison is not recommended because the animal can die in the home and create additional issues. What’s more, the poison is dangerous around children and pets.
However, you need not worry about that. At Covenant Wildlife Removal, we will find the entry points and seal them up, remove the mice, and clean up after them. We are fully equipped and experienced at getting to the source of the problem to eradicate the wildlife.
Mice Removal Service includes:
- Trapping and Removal
- Clean Up
- Disinfection
- Odor Removal
- Repair of the area
Covenant Wildlife Removal is a top-rated local family-owned, full-service wildlife trapping, removal, and repair service. We can remove a mouse or other rodent infestation before it becomes an extensive problem for you and your family.
Contact us or call 205-850-5760 to set up an inspection.