The Secret To Getting Rid Of Mice In Your Jacksonville Home

January 30, 2022


Did you know that house mice are one of the most common mammals homeowners have to deal with? As such, you might think that dealing with them is a piece of cake. However, if you don't go about it properly, you'll only prolong an already frustrating situation. 

These tiny rodents might be comical in cartoons, but when they infiltrate your home in Jacksonville, they can be a real pain. There are different kinds of mice, but common house mice are always quick to gain entry. In fact, for anyone mouse you do see scampering across your floor, there are at least half a dozen you don't nearby. This is because mice breed at a rapid pace.

Another reason house mice are such a common problem is because of their dependent relationship with people. Your home provides shelter, warmth, and above all, food. Mice can and will eat nearly any type of human food. This makes your home the ideal residence for common house mice, but you don't have to give up the security of your walls.

two mice eating a biscuit

Problems Associated With Rodents In Your Jacksonville Home

Uninvited rodents come for the food and stay for the accommodations. Moreover, these tiny terrors will create their own accommodations out of your home in the most destructive of ways. Mice burrow, seeking out dark spaces for their home. As such, they will create a nest within your walls or attic. This alone can cause a whole number of problems to the structure of your home.

Mice will use their own urine as a means of communication to one another, leaving your home with a foul odor. You might also face several other types of damage to your home. Such as:

  • Gnawing (holes in walls or damaged wiring)
  • Tracks (messy footprints in various or odd places)
  • Oil Marks (many mice will leave rub marks from their bodies on the walls)
  • Tearing Insulation (they do this to build a nest, but it can become a fire hazard)
  • There are many different ways a tiny common house mouse can detrimental damage your property! Mice can infiltrate nearly any opening your home has. If it's bigger than a nickel, it's practically got a welcome mat in front of it. However, you should keep in mind that it is hardly ever 'one mouse.' 

One female mouse can have around 30 to 50 babies each year, and that's just one female. It can become a wild telephone tree of mice being born within your walls if you don't handle an infestation as soon as possible.

That Actually Sounds Medieval

Not only do house mice pose a threat to your property, but your health as well! Mice are infamous for the litany of diseases they carry. From the Hantavirus to the literal Bubonic plague, there are over 30 different infections they can inflict upon you.

Be wary if you come into contact with any mice, living or dead. Take proper safety precautions when faced with any rodent droppings or urine too. Mice are a cesspool of damage and disease just itching to infiltrate your home in Jacksonville. Enlisting the right team to help will ensure the safety of your home once more!

Prevention Tips To Keep Mice Out Of Your Home

Here are some helpful tips to aid you in combating your home against the monsters!

  • Seal holes from mice. (all small holes and cracks, especially near pipes and vents)
  • Store food in sealed, airtight containers.
  • Keep any firewood or bird feeders away from your home.
  • Dispose of your trash regularly and store the cans away from your home.
  • Adopt a cat.

No matter how hard you try to safeguard your home against mice, you still may find yourself dealing with a problem. In the end, it's best to partner with a pest control expert. 

Lindsey Pest Services Can Help With Your Rodent Problem

There are many different ways to prevent an infestation, just as there are many different things you can try if you already have an infestation. However, once you suspect you might have mice, there really is only one reliable way to be sure they are eliminated. That way being, to call us up at Lindsey Pest Services! 

The most effective way to get rid of mice is to hire professional help, so reach out to us at Lindsey Pest Services today. Our team will answer any concerns you might have and walk you through our process. 

At Lindsey Pest Services, we understand how irritating it can be when pests show up out of nowhere and make themselves home. Count on our team to get the job done right so you can regain your peace of mind. We want to help you take your home back. Reach out to us today to learn more about our rodent control options




 

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