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5 Signs That You May Have a Mouse in Your Home

December 2, 2021 - Mice

Author - Tom Miche

mouse climbing on a piece of clothing inside a home in Falls Church VA

If you think you may have a mouse or a mouse infestation in your home, it is important to take action as soon as possible to avoid the transmission of any diseases or viruses that the mice may be carrying. The following are 5 key signs that you should look for to determine whether or not you do, in fact, have a mouse in your house.

Strange Noises

One of the first signs of a mouse in your home that you may notice is loud, scratching noises coming from inside your walls, likely during the night. This may be the sound of mice moving about, searching for food or building their nest. 

Holes in Walls and Furniture

If you begin noticing small holes in your furniture or walls, they may have been created by mice that are looking for a place to build their nest. Mice are known for seeking shelter and warmth in homes, especially in the winter months. 

Signs of Chewing

Mice are avid chewers on anything they can sink their teeth into, including clothing, drywall, furniture, and packages or containers of food. If you are noticing teeth marks on items or structures in your home, it is possible that a mouse has been gnawing its way through your stuff. 

Droppings

Mouse droppings, which best-resemble grains of rice, are one of the most tell-tale signs that mice are present in your home. If you have noticed any sort of droppings around your house, you should call a professional as soon as possible to prevent the mice from multiplying and from passing along any diseases that they may be carrying. 

Foul Odors

Finally, mouse urine carries a strong, ammonia-like odor. If you’ve recently smelled this sort of foul odor in your home, it is very possible that it is the result of mice in your home. The best way to solve your mouse problems is to contact Miche Pest Control rodent control today!

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