Mice are one of the most common types of pests that we deal with in Arizona. These small animals can squeeze through tight spaces to access some of the most hard-to-reach places in your home. If these athletic rodents can find their way into your home, getting rid of them can be extremely difficult. At Hardline Pest, we provide efficient, honest, and eco-friendly pest control in Gilbert, and we know the steps to take in order to achieve complete mouse control in your home.
How Can I Tell If It's Mice In My House?
The house mouse is one of the most common types of rodent found in Gilbert homes. They usually have small, round bodies covered in brownish-gray fur and measure around three inches long, not including their long, thin tails, which are usually about the same length as their body.
If you see these creatures scurrying around your home, it is a good indication that you already have a mouse infestation. However, even if you don't see these sneaky rodents, there are a few signs you can look for that indicate their presence, including:
Holes in food packages
Mouse droppings
Gnaw marks on your walls, furniture, and other wooden objects
A strong, musty odor coming from your walls
Deer mice are also commonly found in Gilbert. They are typically smaller than house mice and only measure between five to inches long from their nose to the tip of their tail. The deer mice may look slightly different, but they leave the same common signs of their presence in your home if they have been inside.
Mice Can Cause Problems In Your Home
Mice are dangerous and destructive rodents. They will chew on almost any object they can find in your home. They usually build their nests in your attic or behind the drywall in your home. When they nest in these hard-to-access spaces, they soil insulation and chew on building materials and electrical wiring, leading to contamination and potential fire hazards.
Mice are also known to carry and spread a wide range of dangerous diseases and viruses. Some of the various illnesses that you could catch from having a mouse infestation include:
Salmonellosis
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
Leptospirosis
Tularemia
Mice spread these diseases by leaving their urine and droppings around your home and near your food. If you have deer mice in your home, there is also a chance that this type of mouse could be carrying a hantavirus.
Why Is It So Hard To Get Rid Of Mice?
There are a couple of different reasons why mice are some of the most challenging types of pests to eliminate. First, these rodents have an extremely high reproduction rate. On average, a female mouse can have around six babies every three weeks. This means that if you have two or three mated females in your home, you could have a severe infestation in just a couple of months. The more mice you have in your home, the more challenging they are to eradicate.
Mice are also difficult to eliminate because they can hide in places that are impossible for you to access. Mice will spend most of their time above your ceiling or behind your walls, which makes them extremely difficult to catch.
The Best Way To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Home For Good
If you want to get rid of the mice in your Gilbert home for good, we are here to help. When you call Hardline Pest, our experienced and knowledgeable technicians will thoroughly inspect your property and devise a comprehensive elimination plan. Give us a call today to schedule an inspection!
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