Although they are often regarded as cute, and less monstrous as rats, mice can be the most stubborn and difficult critters to deal with when they infect your home. If they stay there long enough, mice can cause hundreds of dollars’ worth of damages to your home.

Once mice have made themselves at home in your home, it is difficult to get them out. They quickly become aware of their surroundings, so DIY trapping will often result in failure, as mice will avoid any new elements in their surroundings, like traps. It is important to remember that any untrained persons should never handle mice on their own, as it could result in the spread of disease. Instead, consult your local Critter Control® to help assist you in removing the rodents.

The Dangers of a Mouse Infestation

Since our homes are perfect for our survival, they’re also perfect for a mouse’s survival. Everything mice could want – food, water, warmth, shelter – can be found in your home. It is easy for them to infest your home without your knowledge, as mice can fit through. Once they are in without your knowing so, they can begin to reproduce and expand their population, sometimes by dozens a week.

Rivaled only by rats as the most destructive pest, house mice almost always cause some kind of damage to property or people where infestations are present. The rodents consume about three grams of food each day but destroy much more than that thanks to their nibbling habits. They dig up freshly planted grains, mutilate crops before harvest, gnaw through containers of food in warehouses, and even contaminate packages with their urine and droppings.

Health Risks of Mice

As they spend a lot of time in dumpsters, sewers, and other filthy locations, house mice are often riddled with pathogens and secondary pests. The rodents can spread salmonellosis, leptospirosis, rat-bite fever, and tapeworms, and may carry fleas, ticks, and similar parasites in their fur. Humans contract diseases from mice by coming into contact with or accidentally consuming their urine and feces.

Damage to the House from Mice

House mice are also capable of serious structural damage. Their teeth grow rapidly, and they must gnaw to keep the length under control. This leads to the destruction of wall insulation, stored items like books and paintings, and damage to support beams and walls that worsens over time. House mice also chew on electrical wires, which can lead to shorts and even electrical fires.

Pest Control for Mice from Critter Control

At Critter Control® serving Ft. Lauderdale, we’ve dealt with mice for over two decades. Don’t let these furry little creatures put you and your family at risk any longer; make a plan of action at the first sign of a mouse infestation in your home. Waiting to address any size of infestation can result in the spread of diseases and expensive damages in your home. Call us today to schedule your free consultation at 954-504-6467.