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Why Are There So Many Mice Inside My Columbus Home?

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If mice find their way into your Columbus home, they can go from a minor issue to a huge problem right under your nose. These tiny rodents might look cute in cartoons, but a mouse infestation can be just as bad as any rat problem. Mice can actually be worse than rats in some respects since they can squeeze through smaller openings and are tougher to exclude. That means your Columbus pest control plan needs to focus just as heavily on mice as it does on rats.

Clear Signs Of Mice In Your House

Generally speaking, mice do not like to come into contact with people. No matter how terrified you are of them, they are much more terrified of you. That means these little rodents will do anything and everything to hide from you.

This, in turn, means you might never see a live mouse even if you have a pretty widespread infestation, so you'll have to look for other signs. Some common signs of mice include:

  • Damage like chewed electrical wiring or torn-up insulation
  • Scurrying or scratching sounds inside your walls
  • Mouse droppings in common rodent hotspots like attics or pantries
  • Pets barking or becoming upset with seemingly no cause

If you start seeing these signs, it's a good bet you could have a mouse problem even if you don't see any mice.

The Damage And Dangers Mice Can Create Around Your Home

Just like rats, mice can cause countless problems in your home. The most obvious problem will be the damage they cause. Mice in your home can inflict massive amounts of damage. When mice live in your home, they will rip up insulation to make their nests. They also love to grind down their teeth by chewing on everything from plumbing to electrical wiring. In fact, mice chewing on electrical components of your home can potentially start a house fire.

The property damage that these rodents cause is enough to make them a serious threat, but we haven’t even mentioned the diseases mice can spread. Mice can introduce all kinds of pathogens into your home, from leptospirosis or salmonellosis to hantavirus. Additionally, mice can also carry ticks onto your property which puts you, your family, and your pets at risk of tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

Why Do I Have Mice In My House?

Mice infest houses because our homes have virtually everything a mouse could ever want. Our homes provide comparatively predator-free shelter, fresh water sources, massive food stores, and a climate-controlled environment. These amenities offer tons of convenience to mice, but more than this, many of the types of mice that infest Columbus properties did not originate in this area. Therefore, they have a hard time surviving harsh Ohio winters without help from people.

The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to make your home less attractive to these rodents:

  • Store all food in your pantry in airtight containers.
  • Get rid of as many freshwater sources as possible.
  • Never leave pet food or dirty pet bowls sitting out.
  • Keep all indoor and outdoor garbage cans covered at all times.
  • Cover all potential entry holes, such as ventilation holes, with rodent mesh.

Taking these steps can help make your home less attractive to mice and encourage them to stay outside where they belong.

The Solution To Total House Mouse Control For Your Home

Getting rid of mice doesn't have to be a hassle. You don't have to bother with ineffective and potentially dangerous store-bought products for total rodent control. Just call us here at 1st Response Pest Management.

Our affordable and effective rodent control plans can help ensure you have a mouse-free house for good. So don't wait. Click or call for rodent pest control in Columbus today!