There is hardly any home left that does not have mice infestation in Canada. You may be having an infestation which you are aware or not aware of. In both cases it will prove dangerous to let them grow and prosper because they are highly destructive creatures that spare nothing when they become hungry or agitated. You are likely to suffer from extensive property damage and also the possibility of catching some deadly diseases that they spread with impunity. Here we will discuss about the type of mice your Markham home may be infested with so you are well informed and ready to tackle them when it come to a faceoff. However if you already have an infestation call BBPP, the most result oriented mice exterminator Markham and get rid of them at once.
Types of mice infestation found in Canada
Most commonly found mice in Canada are house mice and deer mice. They are distinctly different in appearance and habits and both like to live near human habitat. They will invade your home when they have no protection outside during winter season. They come in to your home in search of warm shelter, food and protection from predators. They first come as lone mouse or couple and within a short span of time will grow in to a big community if you failed to check them. It is important for you to know them by appearance and also how they behave under your home environment, so you are able to provide useful input to professional mice exterminators whom you will have to call to get rid of the infestation.
How they look like?
House Mouse (Mus musculus)
It is a small sized mouse in the order of Rodentia and have characteristically large rounded eyes and point snout. They have a tail which is almost hairless. They are 7.5 to 10 cm from nose to tail base and the tail alone measures between 5-10 cm. house mouse have a average body weight of 40-45 grams and they may vary in color according to habitat and can be grey to brown to black. They have a stride length of 4.5cm on the run and can jump vertically in the air up to 18cm. their voice is high pitched and squeaky. House mouse is distinct for its upper frontal teeth having a sharp notch. House Mouse is also domesticated and adapted as pet. It is also the most used laboratory mouse in various medical researches.
Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus)
Deer mouse is the native of eastern North America and can be in your homes by default. Deer mouse is also known as wood mouse which is mostly found in fields and wooded areas. They run in to your homes when the outside atmosphere becomes unfavorable to their existence. A deer mouse is distinctly different form house mouse in color and biological appearance. Deer mouse unlike house mouse is lighter in color and is mostly tanned brown fur, white belly and feet and the tail is dark at the top and lighter at the bottom. They also have hairless tail and they are pretty fast on their feet and thus derived the name Deer Mouse. A grown up adult mouse will measure 9.6 cm and including tail they are 7-inches long. Deer mouse also weights between 10-24 grams.
The above description will be useful when you are dealing with mice infestation and if you have an infestation right now you should immediately call BBPP, the best pest control Markham and for nearby towns and eradicate them. Check with the pest control on phone number 647-910-6315 or info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.