Mouse in Your House: Is It an Infestation?

Have you had mouse problems in your home? You may think you have just one troublesome rodent that you keep seeing, but there’s a chance that you could actually have an infestation of mice.

Mice may look cute, but they can cause havoc around your home. Chewing through walls, wiring, and food packaging is just part of it. They carry nasty bacteria and leave waste around your home, so if you think you may have an infestation it’s important to deal with it promptly.

There are a few signs to look out for that suggest you may have more than one mouse in the house. Let’s take a look at how you can tell if you may have a mouse infestation and what to do about it.

How Does a Mouse Get In Your House?

Because mice are large in comparison to other house pests like spiders and woodlouse, you may assume that as long as your home is free from holes and cracks in the exterior, you’re safe from mice.

However, this sadly isn’t the case. Mice are shifty little critters, and an adult mouse can actually fit through a hole the size of a dime.

So no matter how careful you are, there’s bound to be a way for mice to get in if there’s reason to.

Why Do Mice Invade Homes?

If you’ve made it as difficult as possible for a mouse to get into your home, it could be enough to keep them at bay if there’s no other good reason for them to try to get in.

Sadly, some of our favorite things are their favorite things too—cozy environments, food, and shelter. We don’t suggest you get rid of these things from your home as it’ll make for a miserable existence!

How Do I Know If There’s More Than One?

The simple fact is that mice live and move in groups, so the likely scenario if you see a mouse in your home, is that there are more than one.

An exception to this is if you own a cat. Cat lovers will know that their beloved pets will sometimes bring a live mouse into the home. While this may show that you don’t have a mouse infestation in your house, it does let you know that there are likely other mice nearby.

What Can I Do About It?

Mice can be a little tricky to get rid of, so it’s best to bring in some professional pest control. On top of that, there is often a lot of cleanups to do. Food scraps, droppings, and other debris can be left.

Mice droppings can be dangerous to health so it may benefit you to enquire about biohazard remediation. Click the link to find out more about this service.

Mouse In the House? Take Action

Now that you know the likelihood of having just one mouse in the house is low, you’ll be well prepared to take the necessary action to minimize the chance of expensive and troublesome damage to your home and your health.

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