Everyone has a different opinion of mice. Some people think they are adorable and want to keep them as pets. Others can’t stand mice and do everything they can to avoid them. Regardless of what you think of mice, we can assume you don’t want them running around free inside your home. Mice spread disease, leave waste everywhere, and damage your property. Fortunately, there are measures you can implement to keep house mice off of your South Carolina property and out of your home.
Everything You Need To Know About The House Mouse
There are a few different mouse species here in America, but none are as common as the house mouse. Why is the house mouse most common? Maybe it has to do with the fact that each female can give birth to half a dozen babies every three weeks. It might also be because they can fit through holes the size of a nickel. Whatever it is, these mice know what they are doing.
House mice are what you expect to see when you hear the word mouse. They are small, dusty grey with cream-colored bellies. They have long tails, big ears, and pointy noses.
How Dangerous Are House Mice?
Despite their cute faces and furry tails, house mice are, in fact, extremely dangerous pests. The biggest reason for this is due to their diet and habitat. It is not uncommon for house mice to eat and crawl through trash, swim through sewers, and nibble on dead and decaying animals. This behavior causes mice to pick up several dangerous bacteria, pathogens, and parasitic worms - all of which are vectors for dangerous diseases. Just a few dangerous diseases mice spread include hantavirus, salmonellosis, and rat-bite fever.
As rodents crawl through homes, they spread these sickness vectors mostly with their fecal matter and urine. If you ever find a hole in your cereal box or in any other stored food items, do not eat what is inside. It is also highly recommended to wear safety gear when cleaning up after rodents.
Removing House Mice From Your South Carolina Home
It can’t be that difficult to remove mice from your home, right? Unfortunately, mice are one of the most difficult pests to eliminate because they reproduce so quickly. Once mice get into your home, you need to trap them immediately. If you don't, you could have several more adult mice by the end of the month.
Over time, their population grows exponentially. The more mice there are, the harder it is to cull their populations and eliminate them entirely. Even if you are catching five mice a week with traps, you may never be able to fully eliminate your problem. Some mice even learn how to steal food from traps without setting them off. This can be infuriating, to say the least.
Your home will always be a paradise for mice, but this doesn’t mean it has to be open for business. At The Original Bugman Pest Elimination, Inc., we know the best ways to seal off and prevent rodents from getting into homes and businesses. We also have effective and quick solutions for eliminating rodents from properties. All you have to do is reach out to us today. We will talk you through your options and help find the best solution to match your homes needs.
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