Many of us think our homes are safe from wildlife invasion during the winter. However, some pests will look for any opportunity to get into a warm, safe spot during the frigid winter months. Most vermin can climb and gnaw their way through wood to get into shelter, causing health hazards and structural damage.
Although mice are smaller than rats, they are incredibly agile creatures that can burrow through property and nest. Here are some facts to help you keep them out:
- Mice typically enter indoor areas between October and February. They’re looking for food, water, and shelter from the cold.
- Mice can carry as many as 200 human pathogens.
- A house mouse can produce between 40-100 droppings daily.
- If you spot a mouse in the house, more will likely arrive. Female mice can give birth while they are two months old and have 6 to 10 babies per year.
In order to prevent health hazards and home damage, inspect possible hiding places and call professional pest control experts:
- Basement
- Attic
- Garage
- Kitchen
- Behind a stove
- Storage boxes
- Inside walls and crawl spaces
- Closets
- Under piles of clutter
Having mice in your home is unpleasant. Trying to get rid of them yourself is unwise and can be unsafe. Call a professional pest control company who can provide immediate, long-lasting solutions.
Pro-Pest provides animal removal and pest removal services for businesses and homes around Toronto to get rid of pesky critters in a humane and professional manner. Please call (416) 487-4179 and let us help you.
