Keeping Mice Infestations Under Control In Rexdale Homes

You could have the cleanest house on the street, but that won’t stop mice from infesting your home.Mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a dime and will look to nest in your attic, basement or between walls. The most common mice in Canada are the house mouse and deer mouse.  To control the mouse population most professionals use rodenticides. However, not only is this ineffective for long-term solutions, it is also considered inhumane. On the other hand, professional and humane animal control providers in Rexdale such as Skedaddle will give you permanent results using safe and humane methods.

It is important to always perform annual inspections on the exterior of your home and that possible entry points are dealt with.

Why Are Mice so Tricky to Get Rid of by Diy Methods?

Over the years the mouse population has increased significantly. Pest control is in more and more in demand as Canadian cities continue to grow and push mice out of their natural habitats. Rodents carry many diseases and it’s best to not have them around your family. The problem grows even larger if inadequate DIY removal methods are employed, such as traps or poison. Mice breed incredibly fast and a single mouse can turn into a full-blown infestation in a matter of weeks if left unattended. Here’s what you need to know about your small furry invader:

General Description

One of the most numerous pests in the world, the house mouse has adapted to live wherever humans live. The rodent has a weak sense of eyesight but has heightened senses of smell, touch, and taste to compensate. Since they rarely travel 10 to 30 feet from their nests, they are extremely familiar with their surroundings.

Appearance

A very small animal by nature, the house mouse is 0.5 ounces and grows between 8 and 11 inches long, including the tail. They have light brown or black fur, and their bellies are white to buff in colour. The house mouse has pointed noses, tiny black eyes, large ears, and scaly tails. They are competent swimmers, climbers, and jumpers.

Habitat

Originally from Asia, the house mouse spread to the world by international commerce. Now they are present worldwide and live wherever there are humans. The mouse might nest underground or wherever there is a shelter. They build nests with paper, burlap and other materials in and around houses, farms and open fields.

Entry

Some of the favourite places to nest for the house mouse are in and around homes and buildings.  Human activity provides these mice with their favourite foods, such as cereal, grains, nuts, and fruits. Also, homes with central heating provide mice with warm nests during the winter months.

Mice can chew through a number of different elements, including plastic, rubber and even some metals.

Damage

Rivaled only by rats, house mice always cause some kind of damage when they enter a home or building. They consume some three grams of food per day but destroy much more than that thanks to the fact that they always nibble on things. They dig up planted grains, mutilate crops before harvest and gnaw through food containers. Because they spend so much time in and around trash, they pick up secondary pathogens and secondary pests. They often carry parasites in their fur and can spread diseases. Humans often consume their urine or droppings by accident and that way ingest parasites or diseases.

The house mouse can also cause serious structural damage. Their teeth grow rapidly and must gnaw to keep their length down. This leads to the destruction of wall insulation, books and paintings, and damage to support beams that gets worse as time goes by. House mice also chew on electrical wires, which leads to shorts and electrical fires.

The Best Way to Get Rid of Mice for Good Is a Professional Approach

Mice not only cause damage to whichever structure they inhabit but are also carriers of diseases, which makes them a serious health hazard. Getting rid of them the DIY way is not recommended as these methods do not provide a permanent solution. Instead, opt for professional animal control services for your Rexdale home. When on the lookout for a reliable and effective animal control company, consider Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Skedaddle has been in business for nearly thirty years and uses a proven three-step process to ensure mice are removed from homes for good. In addition to assessing and removing the critters, as well as cleaning and sanitizing the infected areas, Skedaddle also goes a step further and future-proofs the affected structures against subsequent re-entry. With Skedaddle you’re getting a complete and rounded package that ensures no similar problems ever take place in the future. Contact Skedaddle today and solve your mice problems once and for all.