Mice are cute and furry, is there much harm in having them in your home? Absolutely! Unless your mouse is a stuffed Mickey you got from Disneyland, you don’t want it in your home or on your property. Mice are extremely dangerous to humans and pets. They can transmit dozens of diseases directly to humans and pets that come in contact with them, their urine, feces or saliva. They can also spread diseases indirectly through mites or fleas that have fed on an infected mouse. They have no problem invading your home or structures in search of shelter and food. Mice will be happy to feast on any food you drop on the floor, or anything you have around the home. Even if you keep food put away mice will gnaw through the packages in your pantry. They love cereal and grain products.
Gnaw marks, small rod-shaped feces, urine smell and distinct footprints (4 toes in the front, 5 in the back) are all indications you are not alone in your home. They will also run along the same paths, so you may start to see these “runways” where they rub against walls and leave droppings and foot prints. Mice will also cause damage in your home, and not just in your pantry. They love to nibble on clothes, household items and furniture sometimes collecting material for their nests. They will also infest some of your appliances and sink their sharp little teeth into wiring in your home. Chewing your wiring could result in a fire, which we all know could be deadly and at very least expensive and destructive.
If you have a couple of mice, you could have a full infestation in no time. These rodents breed extremely fast. One female can have around 35 young a year and can give birth to 6 or so babies every three weeks! At the first indication of mice in your home, or structures on your property, you should call the licensed professionals at Wichita’s best pest control company. All Star Pest Control is here to help you. Call Today! 316.854.3096
