House mice are about 2.5 to 4 inches long, with long, thin tails that add another 2.75 to 4 inches. They have grayish-brown fur with lighter bellies, and their ears are large relative to their heads. These small rodents have small, dark eyes, pointed snouts, and thin, scaly tails.
Mice prefer to eat seeds and berries but consume grains, insects, dead animals, and other natural food sources. When mice enter structures, they will feed on human and pet food.
Mice can make people sick by transmitting diseases through droppings, urine, and saliva. Moreover, they can trigger or exacerbate allergies and asthma.
Mice enter homes through small holes on the exterior. All they need is an opening as small as the diameter of a dime, and they’re in! Common mouse entry points include, but are not limited to:
Mice prefer to be as close to food as possible. A typical nesting location is inside the walls of a pantry or kitchen. They can make access holes in wall materials and baseboards. They also nest in secluded spaces, such as storage rooms and attics. They’ll have even more reason to establish a nest if food is easy to get to.
Mice can cause quite a bit of damage to homes. They love to chew on things, leading to ruined insulation, wiring, and woodwork. They might also chew on furniture and other belongings.
Yes, mice can damage your electrical wiring and attic insulation. Their constant gnawing can lead to exposed wires, which poses a serious fire hazard. They can also cause short circuits. As for insulation, mice tear it apart to create nests and contaminate it with their droppings and saliva.
Mice are primarily active at night so you might hear noises in walls and ceilings as you settle down for the evening. Other signs of a mouse problem include:
Look for the signs listed above. As for telling whether or not you specifically have baby mice, you can know with almost certainty that, if you have mice at all, you will also have baby mice. They reproduce quickly.
One female mouse can have up to ten litters in one year. Each litter can have three to fourteen pups. Each pup can reach sexual maturity in as little as four weeks. It doesn’t take long for a mouse population to explode.
Mice are active all year; they do not hibernate. However, they are more active when they are warm and well-fed.
If you see mice or signs of these rodents in your Northern California home, contact Big Time Pest Control for assistance. Our locally owned and operated pest control company offers effective solutions for mice, rats, and other pests. Call us today to find out how we can help you resolve your mouse infestation.
Discourage mouse activity in and around your home by implementing these prevention tips:
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