With the fall and winter conditions approaching, the temperature starts to dip off, the leaves start their inevitable journey to the ground, and the summer pests are seeking a safe place to hibernate. Well, most of them are anyway. Mice do not hibernate, and although the cold temperatures may slow them down a little, these little critters are still plenty active during the cold winter months. Constantly on the lookout for their favourite grasses and grains, mice will go to great lengths to seek out food in the winter. This makes your home the ideal scavenging ground and warm place to cozy up for the winter. Your best bet against any mouse problem that you may encounter is expert residential pest control services. Here are some of the tell-tale signs your home may be under siege.
Tell Tale Signs of Mice
The usual suspicions of mice more often than not begin with the nocturnal scratching and gnawing, accompanied by the familiar scurrying and rustling noises in and around the house. This is a surefire sign that you have a mouse problem and should be keeping your eyes open for more signs of a mice infestation:
- Chocolate sprinkle-like droppings and area’s stained or smelling of urine.
- Shredded materials lying around the home.
- Evidence of chewing on boxes, plastic containers, clothing, and other items