You’ve probably heard the rumour that you’re never more than a few feet away from a rat, in fact, rats and other rodents could be living in your home! Mice and rat infestations are not uncommon, and since these creatures tend to multiply quickly, it’s important that you get things sorted as soon as you stop the signs.

Read on, to learn about the common signs that rodents are in your home. 

Droppings

One of the most obvious signs of rats and mice are finding droppings around your home. These will be small (around three to eight millimeters in length) and turn grey as they dry out. You may find these around their food source, such as near food cupboards and under sinks, as well as near nesting areas. 

Bite marks

On food packaging and around the actual structure of your home, gnaw or bite marks may also be a tell tale sign that you have mice or rats. Larger marks can indicate rats while small nibbles are more likely to come from mice. Unfortunately, these creatures can squeeze through walls by chewing straight through them or shred through the rubber lining of electrical wires, which can create serious issues in the home and put you in danger. 

Noises

Mice and rats are nocturnal animals which means they are most active at night. If they have built a nest in your home then you are most likely to hear them at night, either chewing, running or scratching. Mice like warm environments such as lofts, inside wall cavities and laundry rooms - especially during the colder months as they look for a comfortable place to build a nest. So, if you hear noises in one of these areas it could be a sign of mice.

You find a nest

Rodents like to make their nests out of shredded materials such as paper, fabric and cardboard, so if you have have piles of these running around it may be hijacked by mice! They want to be as cosy as possible to protect their babies, and these materials are perfect. If you come across a nest you should never remove it yourself, always call a professional pest control service who can take care of things the right way. 

Here at Apest Control, based in South Wales, we provide a range of pest control services including mice, squirrel, bed bug and bee removal and prevention. Make your home safe today, by getting in touch and finding out how we can help.