Date Posted: March 29, 2024
Category: Mice, Rodents
Here in New England, all types of pests find their way into homes, but mice are among the worst. These rodents can damage property with their gnawing and make your family sick. If you suspect mice are in your home, the sooner you take action, the safer your family and home will be.
This article will explain the early signs of mice to watch for and review the health risks they create. We’ll also provide effective tips and tricks to prevent mice around your property. Continue reading to learn more about mouse control in Massachusetts with Big Blue Bug Solutions.
Early Signs Of Mice: Identifying Problems In Your Home
Early detection can save you a lot of headaches that come with a mouse infestation. Here are some of the signs of mice to keep an eye out for around your home:
- Rod-shaped droppings with pointed ends between 1/8” and 1/4” of an inch long.
- Greasy rub marks along the walls where they travel from their oily coats.
- Chew holes around the size of a dime in walls, baseboards, and cabinets.
- A strong, ammonia-like odor in the house from their urine.
- Damage to food packages in the pantry.
Big Blue Bug Solutions is here to help eliminate a mouse infestation in your house and prevent them from returning. Contact us today to learn more about our mouse control services or to schedule a free inspection.
The Dangerous Diseases Mice Are Known To Spread
Mice can spread diseases in several ways, including by handling them, bites, breathing air tainted with dried particles from their feces, or consuming food contaminated with their droppings, saliva, or urine. Some diseases mice carry that endanger your family’s health include salmonellosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM), leptospirosis, and tularemia.
Mice frequently carry pests like mites, fleas, and ticks, which can spread diseases from rodents to people and their pets. Rodents in your home can also trigger allergy symptoms and asthma attacks, especially in children. Contact us today at Big Blue Bug Solutions to learn how we can help protect your home and family from risky pests like mice.
Tips And Tricks To Prevent Mice Around Your Property
The secret to effective mouse prevention is eliminating factors that may attract them and removing access to the house. Here are some of our best tips to keep mice away:
- Seal cracks or crevices around your home using silicone caulk.
- Trim shrubs and cut tree branches back away from the house.
- Keep your home and storage areas clean, dry, and clutter-free.
- Store food in sealed rodent-proof containers and take the trash out frequently.
- Replace loose mortar in the foundation and ensure weather stripping is intact around basement windows.
Big Blue Bug Solutions is here to help you get rid of mice and prevent future infestations. Contact us today to learn more about our mouse control services or to schedule a free inspection of your property.
Call The Pros For Total Mouse Control For Your Home
Most people assume that mouse removal is as simple as laying down a few traps, but these pests can be very challenging to eliminate once they make themselves at home. To successfully control mice, you must determine what attracts them to your home and how they get inside to ensure they won’t become a problem again. Mice are also prolific breeders, so just a few mice can quickly become a severe infestation.
Big Blue Bug Solutions has over 80 years of experience controlling troublesome pests like mice. Contact us today to learn more about our home pest control services or to schedule your free inspection.
