MOUSE REMOVAL PROCESS
Assess and Remove
We start by performing a comprehensive inspection of your home and use hands-on techniques to humanely remove unwanted home guests.
Clear and Clean
Then we go where the animals go to clear and clean the mess they’ve left behind.
Prevent and Protect
We identify potential points of entry and secure them to prevent future infestation. We offer a lifetime guarantee against re-entry on any serviced areas.
WHAT OUR OTTAWA CLIENTS SAY:
When I called to book an inspection, I was given a quick booking time. James M came within the window of time, called ahead and was professional upon arrival. He was able to assess the property and give me a plan of action! He was able to provide great solutions to the problem! I would recommend!
Julie Riegert
Mice in Ottawa
We, humans, tend to have an innate fear of creatures that scurry about but are a fraction of our size. Mice epitomize this tendency for many of us. The feeling is generally misplaced, as these furry, little rodents are usually harmless in the accidental one-on-one encounters people typically have with them. In large numbers, however, they do pose threats to human health, due to the diseases they transmit, and to your home’s structural integrity. Effective wildlife control in Ottawa requires professional mice removal measures to ensure all of the critters are taken out of the house, or the problem will quickly rear its head again.
In the winter, the mice that live in and around your home are just as active as they are during the warmer months. In the warmer months, they spend more time outside in the areas around the house because there are ample food sources available. As the mercury drops, they move indoors, where there are more abundant edibles than outside. These rodents require a lot of food. Their high metabolisms burn off calories quickly, so they need to eat between 15 and 20 times a day to keep up with their body’s caloric requirements.
Mice build their nests close to sources of food and water. Their sharp teeth are useful in collecting the materials to construct their bedding. Often, this includes wiring, which creates a fire hazard for you. They also like to hide inside your insulation! Mice are capable of squeezing through an opening the size of a dime. This makes it difficult to locate all potential entry points to your home. Skedaddle technicians are experts in locating and sealing off these entries once all of the mice are removed.
Mouse Facts
Mice are about as keen on running into a human as you are to run into them. Getting bit by a wild mouse is quite unlikely unless you attempt to catch it with your hands. Good luck with that, though. They can run up to eight miles per hour, which is the equivalent of 160 miles per hour for the average human!
FACT:
Mice do not carry rabies, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t pose a risk to human health. They can transmit a number of other diseases including salmonellosis, leptospirosis and lymphocytic Chorio-meningitis, all of which are transmitted via feces and urine.
FACT:
Rodents are prolific breeders, and mice are no exception. A female can give birth to anywhere between five and 12 pups in a single litter, and she may have up to 10 litters in a year.
FACT:
The teeth in a rodent never stop growing. Gnawing on hard surfaces is one way to keep them filed down. This could be bad news for your home’s insulation and wiring.
FACT:
Mice are small and shy, and they are nocturnal. This makes it difficult to detect their presence until the situation gets out of hand. By the time you discover them, the damage done to your home could be significant. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for signs such as droppings in cupboards or drawers or sounds of chewing in the walls.
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Right from the start - Calling Skedaddle was courteous, and professional. Curtis spent the time identifying where entry points were, and what they could do to prevent pesky mice from getting into the home. We went ahead with their services, and today I am totally impressed.We had our entire garage... Read More- So i had been hearing strange sounds daily and nightly in my walls and ceiling for a while, it all started after i redid my siding. I previously had a few other companies come by and all they did was put a few poison traps in a few areas of the house, even though i said i had never seen any evidence... Read More
- I was looking for a second opinion for a squirrel removal quote from another company. I was completely satisfied with Skedaddle and would highly recommend them. The young gentleman that came by was punctual, knowledgeable, did a thorough inspection of my roof and problem areas, explained in detail w... Read More
Skedaddle's representative Charlie was very knowledgeable and informative. He walked me through the process of ridding my home of mice and explained every step and the ins and outs(excuse the pun) of mouse invasions and how to humanely rid my home of them. Imagine the peace of mind of knowing there... Read More
A coworker of mine recommended Skedaddle to help with some birds and squirrels in my house. The technician, Nick, arrived early, was incredibly professional and completed the work very quickly. I would highly recommend Nick and Skedaddle to anyone looking for wildlife support!
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