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Rodent Droppings
Rodents are attracted to moist, dark and warm places where they can find suitable food sources. Finding mice or rat droppings throughout the property is one of the most frequent indicators that a rodent infestation exists. Your house may be infested with rodents if you find small, dark-colored pellets of feces of rat droppings around your home. This is an especially clear sign that you have a rodent problem if the droppings are in cupboards or in the wall. Other signs of a rodent infestation can include chewed wiring or insulation, holes in the walls or ceilings, and evidence of nesting.
Some Signs of Rodent Infestation Include
Rodent droppings are a telltale sign of an infestation. They will be scattered around the areas where the rodents live and play. If you see rodent droppings, it is time to take action against the infestation.
Mice droppings are usually no longer than ¼ inch and are tiny, dark brown with pointed ends. If you see any of these signs, it is important to take action immediately to remove the rodents and prevent them from returning. Contact Green Wave Pest Solutions for assistance.
Gnaw marks – Signs of Mouse Infestation
Rodents gnaw on anything from wood to cables and even plastic in their quest for eating and water. If you see evidence of gnawing on objects in your home, it’s likely that you have a rodent problem. Do you have small gnaw marks on your wall, hardwood, cardboard, or other materials?? Do you have holes in your walls, behind cabinets or under your sink? These could all be indicators of a rat problem. If you see any of these signs, it is important to take action immediately to remove the rodents and prevent them from returning. Contact Green Wave Pest Solutions for assistance.
Damaged food packaging
If you notice that your food packages have holes or chew marks, it’s a clear sign of rodent activity. In many cases, the culprit is mice. Other gnaw marks in your house could indicate a rodent infestation, such as torn paper and punctures in boxes.
Rodent Nests
Rodents like to nest in remote, dark spots with little chance of being disturbed. Look for signs of rodent nests such as shredded paper, insulation, or fabric. You may also find that rodents have been urinating and defecating in the same spot over a period of time, resulting in a strong urine smell. If there are signs of a rodent, contact Green Wave Pest Solutions today for your pest control assistance.
Noise from the Walls
If you hear strange noises in the walls, especially at night, it might mean that there are rodents present. They are very active at night and often find their way into walls to hide. If you hear the scratching of small feet or gnawing noises, there is probably a rodent infestation in your home.
Hearing Strange Noises
Rodents can cause a lot of noise in your home, especially at night when they are most active. You might hear scratching or squeaking sounds coming from inside your walls and ceilings, or between floors if there is an attic. These noises indicate that rodents have made their way into the house and may be nesting there. If you notice any of these signs, it is important to take action immediately to remove the rodents and prevent them from returning. Contact Green Wave Pest Solutions for a free quote to find the issues. We seek out entry points, door frames, look inside cabinets, small holes and hidden areas to find rats and mice that are using food and water sources and leave tiny footprints and urine stains in your house. These are indicattors, along with fresh droppings and dried plant matter.
Odor
A rodent infestation can also leave behind a strong odor in your house or building because they will defecate and urinate in the same place. Rodents will have a very distinct smell that can easily be identified. It is not uncommon to have an odor problem in your home when you are dealing with rodent infestation. The rodents themselves, as well as their urine and droppings, will cause this unpleasant odor in your home. If there is a strange smell in your home and you can’t identify it, check for a rodent infestation. You may also detect a musky odor, which is caused by their scent glands. This smell can be very unpleasant and difficult to remove from your home once it has seeped into fabrics like carpets or furnishings. If you notice any of these signs, it is important to take action immediately to remove the rodents and prevent them from returning. Contact Green Wave Pest Solutions for assistance.
Greasy rub marks:
Rats leave stains and greasy marks on walls and flooring as they travel through a home. When you find a greasy rub mark, it could be a sign from a rodent. Grease marks , droppings, and signs of a nest are all evidence that you have a rodent infestation. Live or dead mouse: If you see it move, it is alive. Live rodents indicate an active infestation. Dead rodents also mean there were live ones around to die in your home at some point!
Damage to property
They can cause a lot of damage to your property. They will chew on anything they can get their teeth on. This includes electrical cords, wires and even wooden furniture. Rats will chew through all kinds of materials to find a way into your home. They are also known for causing damage to woodwork and wallboard in the house as well as chewing holes in stored food items such as cereal boxes or bags of flour.
Sightings of rodents
The presence of critters is one of the most apparent indicators that there is a rodent infestation. There’s no doubting you have a problem if you discover droppings, property damage, or nests. It’s critical to get rid of them as soon as possible and prevent them from returning. For help with mice droppings and mouse infestation, contact Green Wave Pest Solutions. We look for most common signs and stop diseases that could come with the dark brown pest problems you are having. They must continuously chew on items in order to wear down their teeth and prevent them from becoming too big. This is not only inconvenient, but it can also be deadly if their teeth chews on something dangerous, like power wiring. You might be able to discover a rodent nest if you take a flashlight up into your attic crawl spaces or find them in the floors. Rats and mice are sneaky and smell, so pest control is needed. You might be able to notice signs of a rodent by the tiny footprints they leave behind if your shelves are dusty or there is a layer of flour dust on them. If you suspect rodent activity in a specific location, consider sprinkling a thin layer of flour or baby powder on the floor and watching for tracks. They have a habit of following the same paths and prefer to walk near to barriers. As a result, they will occasionally leave oily, dirt stains in areas where they frequently pass. The issue with rats is they build nests and the mice and rats cause rodent infestations that are dangerous and can cause health issues. They can be large pests, too, or even small like an inch long. Left unchanged in the certain area, the mouse or rat will seek shelter and bring in the dirt or even other dead mouse. That is why pest control from Green Wave Pest Solutions is needed to stop growing the rat nest and find the marks these pests are creating. Mice and rats are dangerous, too. That is why we wear gloves when removing the rat from your home.
