Mice infestation is bad for your home. Mice though tiny in stature can cause oversized probems for you. There are 2 types of mice that primarily occupy Canadian homes and they are your little house mouse and deer mice which is also known by the name of wood mice or field mice. You can additionally classify Norway Rats as the third partner in crime. These are the three types of rodents that invade Canadian homes every season and destroy household items, damage structure, contaminate food and cause financial losses. If you have any of the above, make sure to remove them from your home by employing experts like BBPP the most successful mice control services Woodbridge and also for other areas nearby.
Types of mice that invade homes in Canada
You can identify house mouse by their colors and size. They are hardly 150mm to 170mm in length and are usually brown or grey with their underbelly being light coloured. Deer mice wear grey or brown coats but are white in belly and tail. Tail of house mouse is two times longer than their body length. Deer mice on the other hand have a tail which is half the length or less of its body length. Feet of deer mice are usually made up of white coloration and the feet of house mouse is pinkish-buff.
Mice Habitat and lifestyle
Mice hide in bushes, thickets, undergrowth, and dense vegetation when they live outdoors. When inside your home they seek shelter in hidden crevices, isolated areas of home, basement, foundation and ungainly places like attic, barn, car garage etc. mice like to live near human because they get food and shelter quite easily. Human homes also provide them protection from predators. They typically live in pastures, farmland, and grassy fields but when cold weather gets the better of them they run inside human homes. First they live in your exteriors but later on move in to your house when they need food and more protected hiding places.
Mice Diet
Mice are omnivorous like human so they can eat most food items you eat. Some of their favourite foods include nuts, fruits, seeds, and leftovers. If food is not available from open source they will raid storage rooms, food shelves, kitchen cabinets and other places where food is kept. They won’t hesitate to rip open food packages and steal greasy items like peanut butter from the kitchen. They are vociferous eaters and can have as many as 20-30 meals a day (24 hours). They can rip or tear open aluminium cans with ease when they are hungry enough.
Mice Life Cycle
Mice become mature at the age of 6 weeks and are ready for conceiving. They produce 6-8 pups per litter and in a year the female mice will have 10 to 12 litters. Their growth rate is fantastic and can multiply in to hundreds in a year. Their life span is limited to a year when they are out in the fields, but under the protective shelter of your home they can last a little longer.
If your home is suffering from mice infestation call BBPP, the best pest control service Woodbridge without delay and get rid of them. You can contact the pest control on phone number 647-910-6315 or by sending mail to info@bbppcanada.com and also get a free quote from them.