Once they get inside your home, mice can be exceptionally difficult for homeowners to get back out. The best way to get rid of mice is to stop them before they've begun nesting inside your home. There are a number of ways to do this, and a number of professional Queen Creek pest control offices are standing by, ready to help. If you are looking for information about how to get and keep mice and other pests out of your home, keep reading. If you are interested in professional services from a family-owned and operated business you can trust, call the professionals at Canopy Pest Control.
Signs Of Mice Inside Your Home
While they are bigger than insects, mice are still sneaky pests that can often evade detection. To catch mouse infestations early, it's important to stay aware of the early signs, such as:
- Droppings, (one of the very first telltale signs of rodents)
- Food packages that have been chewed through
- Other items that have gnaw marks
- Mice noises coming from your walls at night
- Coming across piles of nesting materials
- A musty odor that grows stronger over time
Any type of rodent infestation can get out of hand quickly, and mice are particularly fast at reproducing. If you notice an infestation, or even a mouse or two, it's important to take action right away to save yourself from future damage, health effects, and the expense of a large infestation.
Can Mice In Your Home Make You Sick?
Mice can make you and your family sick in a variety of ways. First, they come into our homes in search of food, and when they find it, they often contaminate the food as well as any other cooking surfaces they meet along the way. Mice also transmit a variety of diseases, including tularemia, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis.
In addition to these risk factors, mice are almost never alone when they invade your space. They often carry parasites like fleas and ticks, which can spread other diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. And it's not just you, your family, and your pets at risk from mice. These small rodents can also do a surprising amount of damage to homes and personal belongings with their constant chewing.
The Safest Way To Get Rid Of Mice Inside
The most effective way to get rid of mice is with help from the experts at Canopy Pest Control. We are a family-owned and operated business that always goes above and beyond for our customers. Our service technicians offer complimentary inspections and estimates. Give us a call today to see what we can get set up to eliminate mice from your home, and let us get started safeguarding your home and family from future pests.
Natural Mouse Prevention Tips For Queen Creek Homes
Of course, the best way to deal with mice and other rodents is to keep them out of your home in the first place. One of the best ways to get rid of mice naturally is to think of ways that you could make it more difficult for them to access food, water, and shelter on your property.
Some of the best ways to prevent mice in your home include:
- Do regular inspections of the exterior of your home and seal any gaps or cracks with rodent-proof material.
- Install screens on vents and caps on chimneys to prevent rodents from getting inside.
- Keep your kitchen clean and food stored in airtight containers.
- Use tight-fitting lids on both indoor and outdoor trash cans.
- Eliminate clutter both inside your home and out.
- Maintain landscaping by keeping the lawn mowed short and bushes trimmed.
These tips can all better your odds against a mouse infestation, but a year-round pest control plan from Canopy Pest Control is still your best pet for a mouse-free home. Call today to find out more or to request your free inspection and estimate.