Types of rodents likely to infest your Canadian home

Canada is predominantly populated with rodents that have sharp incisors. Many habits of these rodents are similar but they also have distinct differences in habits and appearance. These rodents are capable of spreading disease among human which they catch from parasites living in their fur. Fleas, mites and ticks are carriers of some of the deadliest diseases in the world.  You may want to implement a pest control plan which is specific to rodents infesting your home. If your home is already infested with rodents you should call immediately the best rodent exterminator Vaughan such as BBPP and get rid of them.

Canada inhabits the following types of rats and mice 

Rats are larger than mice and they can weigh as much as 1lb or 0.5kg and they are in the habit of building nests in secretive places like porches, attic, roof, under concrete slabs, crevices of walls, and barns. Rats are omnivorous and they will sneak in to your home to find food and a warm shelter. Rats are able to damage insulation, wiring, furniture, plastic pipes, electric panels etc. they don’t even spare dry wall because they have an itchy pair of incisors that force them to chew, gnaw and bite at things.  They can produce up to 9 per litter and in a year will have 3-12 liters. This makes them rapid producers and in no time will flood your home with stinky, smelly and annoying rat population.

Black rat or Roof rat

These characteristically are small in size and dark brown in color with ears pointing towards back. They can easily identify traps that are specially set for them. Rats are bigger rodents and can measure from 13-18-inches.

Norway rat also called as sewer rat and brown rat

They look like roof rats but Norway rats differ from them in their habits. They like to live in tunnels, bathroom and burrows dug in the ground. It can grow up to 27- inches long and are spotted mostly in urban Canada.

House Mouse

Other rodents that dominate households in Canada are the House Mouse. Mice like warm shelter, food and water they are capable of bringing in 200 pups within the period of 4 months. If you do not check them in the beginning you will have an entire colony of mice to deal with. They are not easy to detect except when they make screechy sounds during nights. They can cause extensive damage to household items which also include home appliances.  House mouse is significantly identified their pointed snout, beady eyes, large ears and hair ears. Their body is covered with grayish hair and they have scaly tail. House mouse is the primary carriers of the dreaded Hantavirus. They can spread disease through their feces, urine, saliva and body grease. They are relatively tiny and will grow in the scale of 3-4 inches and may weigh between 15grams and 30grams.

Field Mouse

Field mouse is mostly found outdoors and seldom ventures in to homes. If they do they will prefer to stay in barns, backyards, sheds and places where vegetables and fruits are stored. Field mice eat a variety of insect, seeds, legumes, and fallen fruits. They are capable of causing damage to crops and are one of the dreaded nemeses of farmers. They have brown hair on their back and yellowish looking hair covering their belly.

Deer Mouse

This species has brown fur covering the upper body while having white legs and belly. It has a bushy tail and it primarily carry the disease Hantavirus. Deer mouse prefers to live inside log piles and tree barks. However they venture in to homes when outside becomes colder and they choose attic as entry point for rest of the house.

If you have any of the above in your home you will be better off by exterminating them from your home using BBPP, the most effective pest control Vaughan and for nearby areas. You can contact them on phone number 647 910 6315 or by email info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.

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