Know your pests: Regular Types of Rodents Invading Canadian Homes

Rodents are from the club of pests that infest North American homes. According to reports a whopping 21 million homes are invaded by rodents comprising of mice and rats. They usually make their way into homes in the winter and according to the geography and environment they differ in types and sizes. They invade homes in search of shelter that will save them from natural elements and predators and food that will keep them and their kids alive. For them it is a seasonal exercise where they strive to build a nest in a concealed place and rear their babies. Unfortunately the infestation by rodents does not go well with human because it is dangerous and destructive. Rodent infestation must be exterminated at once before it gets too big for you to handle and BBPP, the most effective rodent exterminator Woodbridge will be the most appropriate pest control service to do it for you.

Types of Rodent infestation likely to take place at your Woodbridge home  

Rodent infestation is engineered by a handful of mice and rat species which are also common for Canadian homes. The common types you may encounter are:

Deer Mice

It is found throughout North America and the most common mouse species. They usually seek residence in nearby fields, tree hollows, log piles, thickets, and burrows on the ground. Deer mice is not a big problem till they remain outside in places like barn, out houses, sheds etc but can turn in to a big menace when they make their way in to your homes. Homes offer shelter, food and protection from predators and the mice find them quite comfortable and cozy. The deer mice can spread the deadly Hantavirus which is responsible for respiratory ailments, blood and kidney related diseases. The virus is spread through the mice contaminated air you breathe.

House Mice

You will find the house mouse in most homes in Canada and it usually seeks shelter in dark and isolated places inside a building or house. This species is excellent climber, swimmer, and jumpers achieving a height of a foot or more. The mice can cause considerable amount of damage to structures, furniture, household appliances and anything that can be chewable. They could cause electric short circuits when they bite in to live wires resulting in to major fire sometimes. They are also capable of spreading salmonella by contaminating food and other articles.

It is possible for you to prevent or remove mice infestation if you follow old and tried methods like trapping them with bait stations and snap traps. You can also prevent them from settling down by denying access to food materials.  House mouse is deceptive and hard to catch. They also get used to the traps and intelligently avoid getting caught second time. They are capable of entering through holes as small as a dime and their naturally flexible body enables them to accomplish that.

You could also end up having rodent species like Norway rats which are bigger and more dangerous. When you detect mice infestation the first thing you do is to call a professional pest control Woodbridge, namely BBPP, most popular rodent exterminators in the town and for other Canadian towns. You can contact them on phone number 647 910 6315 or sending mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.

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