If you have mice infestation it is important that you know which mice you are dealing with. Most common types found in United States and Canada is deer mice, house mice, and Norway rats. These mice are distinguished by their appearance and activities. Mice are hard catch because they disappear as soon as you sense them lurking nearby. Mice are afraid of human like many other wildlife species and that is the reason they disappear as soon as they hear or sense your footfall. A mice infestation can take bigger proportions if not checked early and you will be required to call professional rodent control such as BBPP, the best mice control service Thornhill and for nearby towns to get rid of the infestation. The following information will help diagnose the type of infestation your home is suffering from:
Most common infestation
Deer Mice
Deer mice like to live in rural areas and they build their nests in tree hallows, log piles, old fence posts etc. But winter months make them move to a safer and warmer place, which is your home. they will occupy your barn, outhouse, garage, sheds and attic. Your home readily provides them food and warm shelter and rodents make most out of it. Deer mice can spread deadly Hantavirus which primarily affect blood circulation and respiratory system, and cause kidney ailment which may prove fatal if not treated early. Prevent access to food and water and do not leave food packets or sacks of grains in the storage sheds. Deer mice have unique tails that are bi-colored and typically half white and half brown.
House Mice
Mostly commonly found mice throughout Canada and US they typically live in dark and isolated places of structures such as your home. House mouse is athletic and can run fast, jump in the air, climb trees and water pipes, jump on to roof, and swim across water at a brisk pace. The threat factor by house mouse is its ability to destroy assets by gnawing, nibbling, biting and scratching. If you find gnaw marks on furniture you can be sure of a mice infestation in your home. House mouse contaminates stored food items and causes the spread of salmonella, a disease concerning your digestive system. House mice prefer to live in dark places and prefer household clutter to build nests. Remove unwanted items from your interior and in general keep the house clean and debris free. Unique feature of house mouse is that it can fit in to hole which is the size of a dime.
Norway Rats
Norway rats can be found throughout North America and they like to live in filth, piles of garbage, under concrete slabs and other such places. They will enter your homes when they suffer food shortage outside and eat your food items and contaminate them. Being larger than mice Norway rats can cause considerable damage. They prefer to live under foundation, basement, drainage systems and crawl spaces. They can cause large property damage through gnawing, scratching and chewing woodwork, furniture, carpets, cabinets and other such household items. Norway rats are responsible for spreading plague, rat-bit-fever, and jaundice and cowpox virus. Keep an eye on your furniture and food stock to detect Norway rat’s presence and take measures to eliminate them as early as possible.
If you find infestation of the above kind call BBPP, the most effective Thornhill Pest Control Service and get rid of it at once. You can contact them by phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com to get a free quote.