Mice as a Pest
Mice are small mammals that belong to the order of rodents. In the wild, they create burrows for nesting but when mice find their way into a home, they can pose a serious problem. Mice not only cause damage to property but carry various diseases which can be passed on to humans. What starts as a small infestation can quickly spread throughout the home, causing damage and creating a fire risk from wiring that has been gnawed by their constant chewing. A single female mouse can have up to 10 litters a year, with as many as 6 young. And, the newborn mice may start conceiving as early as 5 to 6 weeks of age! Mice look for food and shelter within the home, building their nests in attics and crawl spaces causing not only damage to the home but to our health. Mice spread various diseases through the air we breathe and in food that has been contaminated by their feces and urine.Mouse Droppings and Disease
Mice contaminate food and water with their waste and spread diseases such as hantaviruses which can lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Humans can become sick after breathing air contaminated with the virus from mouse droppings and urine.Symptoms include fatigue, fever and muscles aches, followed by coughing and shortness of breath. Their urine can also trigger allergies, especially in children because their immune systems are still developing. In 2010, a wild deer mouse trapped in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego, CA) was tested positive for the potentially-deadly hantavirus. The best defense from these carriers of disease is to keep mice out of your home in the first place.Mice in the Home
In most cities and towns, the House mouse has become the number one rodent pest. There are several species of mice but the most common in the home is the House Mouse. Under optimum conditions, “well fed” mice reproduce at a higher rate.Since mice eat 15 to 20 times per day, their nest needs to be close to a good food source. A mouse can enter the home through a hole or crevice ¼ inch in diameter and then quickly disappear. Evidence of mice can often be found in the pantry or attic. Once an infestation of mice has occurred within the home, it is important to have a professional remove the hazardous materials left from mouse feces and urine. Hearts Pest Management´s technicians understand the health dangers associated with cleaning out a mouse infestation and wear protective equipment while practicing the appropriate safety procedures.
Entrance point for rats and mice, called a “grease rub.”
- Keep pet food in a sealed container; dry pet food left in the garage in a bag is an easy food source for mice.
- Remove crumbs under the toaster.
- Spilled food left out overnight; clean up any food and crumbs that have fallen onto the floor.
- Pet food left out in dishes overnight; mice are nocturnal and do most of their eating at night. If possible, keep food in the pantry and on the counter in metal or glass containers.
- Indoor trapping and/or outdoor baiting
- Exclusion (blocking entry points to home or building)
- Full service clean-out from urine and feces
Call today at 1-800-986-1006 for help with mice or contact us.
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City Services for Pest Control in Los Angeles
Agoura Hills | Northridge | |
Alhambra | Pacific Palisades | |
Arcadia | Palos Verdes Estates | |
Beverly Hills | Pasadena | |
Burbank | Pomona | |
Calabasas | Rancho Palos Verdes | |
Cerritos | Redondo Beach | |
City of Industry | Reseda | |
City of Los Angeles | Rolling Hills Estates | |
Claremont | San Marino | |
Culver City | Santa Fe Springs | |
Cypress | Santa Monica | |
Diamond Bar | Sherman Oaks | |
El Monte | Sylmar | |
El Segundo | Tarzana | |
Encino | Temple City | |
Glendale | Toluca Lake | |
Granada Hills | Torrance | |
Hacienda Heights | Venice | |
Hidden Hills | Walnut | |
Hollywood | West Covina | |
La Verne | West Hollywood | |
Long Beach | West Los Angeles | |
Malibu | Westlake Village | |
Manhattan Beach | Whittier | |
Marina Del Rey | Woodland Hills | |
North Hollywood | ||
City Services for Pest Control in San Diego
4S Ranch | Rancho Penasquitos | |
Poway | Scripps Ranch | |
Rancho Bernardo | ||
Descanso | Ramona | |
Julian | Santa Ysabel | |
Pine Valley | ||
Bonsall | Hidden Meadows | |
Escondido | Pauma Valley | |
Fallbrook | Valley Center | |
Carlsbad | Pacific Beach | |
Coronado | Point Loma | |
La Costa | San Ysidro | |
Mira Mesa | The City of San Diego | |
Otay Mesa | ||
Cardiff by the Sea | Oceanside | |
Carmel Valley | Rancho Santa Fe | |
Del Mar | San Marcos | |
Encinitas | Solana Beach | |
La Jolla | Vista | |
Alpine | Imperial Beach | |
Bonita | Jamul | |
Chula Vista | La Mesa | |
East Lake Chula Vista | Lakeside | |
El Cajon | Santee | |
City Services for Pest Control in Orange County
Aliso Viejo | Laguna Hills | |
Anaheim | Laguna Niguel | |
Brea | Lake Forest | |
Buena Park | Los Alamitos | |
Capistrano Beach | Mission Viejo | |
City of Orange | Newport Beach | |
Corona Del Mar | Orange | |
Costa Mesa | Rancho Santa Margarita | |
Dana Point | Rossmoor | |
Fountain Valley | San Clemente | |
Fullerton | San Juan Capistrano | |
Garden Grove | Santa Ana | |
Huntington Beach | Tustin | |
Irvine | Villa Park | |
La Habra | Westminster | |
Laguna Beach | Yorba Linda | |