Info on Rodents

If you're a homeowner, sooner or later you're almost sure to be faced with the prospect of rodent control. Mice and rats are drawn to human domiciles because of warm, comfortable living spaces and easy food sources. As a result, it's a rare home that doesn't experience rodent infestation in one form or another. The key is knowing how to spot the presence of rodents and, in turn, knowing how to get rid of them.
Why Worry?
There are a number of reasons you should keep tabs on whether rodents are making themselves comfortable in your home. First and foremost, they are proven disease carriers. Be it the lethal hanta virus or salmonella poisoning, rodents and their feces are a prime carrier of diseases that can easily jump to the human population. Beyond that, keep in mind that your average house mouse reaches maturity in 8 weeks and will produce 8 litters a year of 4-8 pups. Multiply that by a few breeding pairs and it's easy to see how mice can easily take over your home if you don't take the initiative to remove them from the premises.
How Do I Spot Them?
Spotting mice and rats in your home is relatively easy. Keep an eye out for small holes chewed in walls, cabinets, and other materials where mice might travel. Also, monitor your food supply for gnawed corners on cereal boxes and other cardboard receptacles. Believe it or not, these mice usually aren't looking for food. Instead, they're using the chewed up cardboard and paper products to build nests for their litters. Finally, the most prominent signal that you need to invest in rodent control strategies is the tell tale sign of mice and rat droppings. Be it in your silverware drawer, cabinets, pantry or garage, the presence of small, cylindrical pellets are a sure-fire sign you've got a problem.

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