Late summer to early fall marks the peak of rodent activity in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Tri-State Area. House mice, rats and other rodents will forage and nest outdoors until temperatures start to drop, at which point they begin to seek warmth, food and shelter indoors. Once inside, these pests start breeding and quickly become not only a nuisance, but a health concern for you and your family.
Rodent control is a critical part of your home’s pest control plan.
How Do Mice Get In Your House?
House mice and other rodents can get into your house through small cracks or holes in walls or doors. If you keep a woodpile near your home, move it away—rodents are very attracted to them as a nesting place before they move into the home. Rodents can also chew through some types of siding, building materials, and electrical wiring, which provides them easier access to your home while leaving significant damage in their wake.
Prevention starts with:
- Sealing even small holes and cracks
- Clearing clutter from basements, attics and crawlspaces
- Securing food and trash containers
- Moving piles of outdoor debris (wood, brush, trash) away from your home
Are House Mice Dangerous?
Yes, house mice and other rodents can carry over 35 diseases, as well as fleas and ticks into your home. These diseases spread through their droppings, urine, or bites. Their mere presence can trigger allergies even if you don’t come into close or direct contact with them.
Rodents are a threat to both humans and pets alike as long as they are nesting in and around your house. If you see these pests, droppings, gnawed food containers, or hear scratching inside your walls, it’s time to call in professional rodent pest control.
How To Get Rid of Mice in Your House
Even after taking the preventative steps above and placing commercially available traps around your house, removing rodents can be very difficult. Larger rodents like rats are adept at avoiding traps, and in general house mice and other rodents reproduce so quickly that DIY methods are often not enough.
A comprehensive evaluation and plan from experienced professionals like Masters Pest Control is your best solution to get rid of mice and other rodents in your house. Our technicians will conduct a thorough inspection to determine the right treatment plan for you.
Contact us today at 877-546-9575 for expert Tri-State Area rodent control.
