Read More.. Human beings have been living with and among mice for centuries. Most often regarded as a pest, mice are found all over the world and their success can be attributed to their intelligence and genetic makeup. Our close relationship with mice began when human beings moved away from hunter gatherer to agrarian societies. Mice figured out pretty early that it was easier to eat the food stored by humans than finding food on their own.
Since then, mice have been a source of stress and discomfort for many humans. For some, the very thought of a mouse running across their counter is enough to drive them crazy. Mice have been successful in part because of their amazing ability to reproduce.
Mice reach reproductive maturity in just weeks and a female mouse is capable of producing up to 10 litters per year with babies born each time. At that rate, even a very small mouse problem can quickly get out of hand. Mice frequently live inside the walls and attics of homes to be near to food sources. Perhaps the only thing worse than having these pests in your house is losing sleep because of the sounds. You might hear rodents squeak while they are searching your home for food and water.
They produce scratching sounds while they forage for food or even gnawing sounds if they find something tasty like wires or cords to chew on. All of those items are especially susceptible to pest infestations. Scratching, squeaking, scurrying, and gnawing are just a few sounds you may hear these pesky pests making inside your house.
Are sounds the only way to find out about a mouse problem? There are many signs of a rodent infestation, ranging from sounds to rodent droppings to property damage. Rats and mice can be much more than nuisances. These unwelcome guests can be detrimental to your health, as they can contaminate a variety of food, damage personal belongings that may hold sentimental value, gnaw on electrical wires along with soiling several items in your home.
Your home may be your castle, but it can also be a welcome shelter for insects, rodents and other kinds of pests. To keep unwanted visitors away, take the following steps for pest-proofing your home. We checked. However, finding a lot of hits on your search doesn't necessarily mean that these methods will work. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies to analyze website traffic and improve your experience on our website.
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