Avoid Safety Issues Caused by Mice in Your Home

Mice are one of the most common pests that can infiltrate your home and cause you problems. For one, once mice get inside, they can multiply quickly. That means a small problem can become a rather large one in short order. Mice can also cause damage when they get inside, chewing on important pieces of your home’s infrastructure. In addition to physical damage, mice can also create safety concerns. The best way to avoid all of the issues caused by mice is to prevent them from getting inside your home. In today’s blog, we cover how to prevent a rodent infestation, and why these pests are so troublesome.

Here Are the Reasons to Take Rodent Infestations Seriously

Again, prevention is the best policy with mice, because a single mouse can become an infestation in no time. That’s because the gestation period for mice is only three weeks, and breeding season lasts all year. One litter can produce a dozen babies, so it’s easy to see how the situation would get away from you. Mice can pass diseases directly or indirectly to humans. Of course, most people are familiar with rabies disease, which may be transmitted through bites, but airborne diseases can also be transmitted through droppings, and a horde of mice produce a lot of droppings.

Prevent Mice from Getting Inside Your Home

Mice don’t need much of an opportunity to get inside your home. Things like easy sources of water or food waste left out can make your home an even more attractive option, so keeping clean is important. You also need to repair any holes or openings around your house. The skull is the widest part of a mouse skeleton, so any opening that width or larger may let in rodents. You can inspect your home for these holes, or you can work with professionals. Professional pest control companies offer inspection and treatment services to keep your home safe.

Look for the Signs that Mice Are Inside

If you think you might have a rodent problem but you’re not sure, you should probably call a professional. Signs that mice are inside your home may include scratching or squeaking noises, often heard at night coming from the walls. If you find any droppings around your home, you should definitely reach out to a pest control team. 

Carmel Valley Pest Control Can Inspect Your Home

If you’ve got a rodent problem, you want to know about it right away. Carmel Valley Pest Control can inspect your home for any sign that rodents are present. Our team can also provide repair work to handle any openings that could potentially allow mice inside. To schedule service for your home, contact Carmel Valley Pest Control in Carmel Valley, CA, today at (858) 350-8838, (760) 736-8838, or (888) 989-8838.