Rodent Control Services

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Droppings - An obvious sign of a rodent invasion is the presence of their droppings. Rat and mouse droppings are dark and moist, but they become dry and gray over time. Even if you find mouse droppings but no mouse, one of the critters is almost certainly nearby. Droppings are likely to be found near food sources, so check in kitchen cabinets, pantries and under furniture. Squirrel droppings can be found in loft and attic void areas and are a similar size to rat droppings but rounder in shape.

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Smell - Looking for signs of rodents, but can’t find any droppings? Smelling an unexpected foul odour could be an indicator of a rodent infestation. The rodent’s urine is what will trigger your nose and smell like stale ammonia. This smell might not be as noticeable if you only have one or two mice in your home, but it certainly will stand out if you have an active infestation. Additionally, you could notice the smell of a dead rodents—a strong sour odour that will linger for weeks, even months!.

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Gnawing - Rodents will chew through cardboard boxes, drywall and other materials in pursuit of food. If you see any holes in your walls or food packaging that mimic bite marks, that is a pretty good sign that a mouse or rat is nearby. The larger the bite mark, the larger the rodent you can expect to find.

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Nests - Rodents will make nests out of paper, fabric or organic matter found throughout your house. If you see a pile of these items all placed together, a rodent has likely made itself a home. You may see bite marks on the nesting material or find droppings within the pile of debris.

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Noises - Since rats and mice tend to move around your house at night, you may never actually hear the little invaders. But if you do hear any scampering in your hallways or scratching on your walls, a rodents could be to blame. These critters can even burry within your walls, so you could hear scurrying from inside them.

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Burrows - Rodents tend to use the same paths throughout your home over and over to move from one place to another. You may be able to detect their footprints if there is any dust or dirt that marks their tracks. If you think you have located a rodent track, put down some flour and you will likely see footprint marks the next day.