If you suspect you have mice, protect yourself and your home by checking for signs of their presence. Here are some of the most common signs of mice to look out for: droppings, grease marks, urine pillars, scratching sounds, nests, tracks/footprints, and/or a strong smell.

Mice will squeeze through any opening, including utility lines, pipes, even gaps below doors. And when they’ve settled, the mouse population increases rapidly, with one female able to have 5 to 10 litters throughout the year, of about 8-14 young each time.

Their constant gnawing habit is likely to damage your property. Mice aren’t just pesky, they are also associated with significant health risks. Their nature and design also make them perfect vehicles for harboring and rapidly transporting diseases. In fact, mice are notorious for spreading these ailments while scrambling around in search of food.

Of course, spotting mice in your home or business is upsetting enough in itself, there’s more than meets the eye! For these reasons, any concern regarding a mouse sighting is certainly justified and should be addressed, especially for those using a kitchen to cook food and for families with young children. Call Squared Away Pest Control, we can help.