The Secret To Getting Rid Of Mice In Your West Chester Home

How To Identify A Mouse Problem In Your House

The best way to find that you have a mouse problem in your home is to actually spot a mouse. Unfortunately, mice can hide for a long time and create a lot of problems before you even spot them. The best thing that you can do is look for the signs of different types of mice in your home.

Before investigating whether or not you have a mouse problem in your home, you should understand the two different mice that are most likely to come onto your property. The house mouse is smaller, about 2 ½ to 3 ¾ inches long, and is dusty gray, while deer mice are much longer, reaching 5 to 8 inches long. These mice are also brown with white feet.

Whether you have deer mice or house mice, both invaders leave many of the same signs, such as:

• Chew marks and holes chewed through fabrics or food bags
• A musty odor or one that smells like urine
• Small droppings that are rod-shaped with pointed ends
• Oily rub marks along the walls.

These are just some of the signs of mice in your home, but you should keep your eye out for any of them so you can get rid of mice fast before any problems arise.

The Dangers And Damage Mice Can Create In Your Home

In addition to being harder to get rid of, the more of these rodents that are in your home, the more problems they can cause. You want to keep mice away because if they are around, your home is exposed to different diseases and you can be a victim of many different forms of property damage. 

Mice bring in diseases such as:

• Hantavirus
• Leptospirosis
• Tularemia
• Salmonellosis
• Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM)

In addition to these diseases, mouse droppings and saliva can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks in sensitive individuals. Mice are always chewing as well, and if not dealt with, they can chew through furniture as well as wires and pipes that can expose your home to both potential fire and water damage.

Why Do-It-Yourself Mouse Control Often Falls Short

A big issue that arises when a homeowner finds a mouse problem is that dealing with mice can be more difficult than it seems. To get rid of mice fast, many will look for the mice themselves and start putting out their own traps, but this can be very problematic. Cornered mice that feel they are in danger can be more aggressive, and many mice have adapted to avoid traps entirely.

Homeowners trying DIY solutions may also feel as if they got all of the mice away and will stop treatments when there are more hidden mice that have not been dealt with. The best treatment for mouse control is with the professionals at Masters Touch Pest Solutions. 

How To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Home For Good

At Masters Touch Pest Solutions, we have the knowledge and experience to deal with the full problem and keep you safe. For mice, we will inspect your home and after finding nests or conducive conditions, we can put in different baits and traps and check back regularly to make sure the problem is fully taken care of. Additionally, we can perform exclusion work to stop this problem from happening again.