Rodents are the most common wildlife we see in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex homes by far. They do not necessarily cause as extensive of damage as larger pests that may enter your home, but from a sanitation perspective, rats and mice can be a huge hazard to you and your family’s health and wellbeing. On this page, we're going to review the obvious warning signs that you're dealing with a rodent infestation and how the Critter Stop team goes the extra mile to not just get rid of the rodents, but also to sanitize and restore your home. If you have questions or you're ready to get started working with Critter Stop to remove rodents or other wildlife from your home in Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, Keller, or other locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, give us a call today.
If you are dealing with a rodent infestation, you will see a number of common warning signs, including:
Droppings
Droppings are the most obvious warning sign. Unlike some other animals that pick specific areas to create latrines, rodents leave droppings everywhere.
Grease spots
These are the areas where rats and mice will go back and forth across your home nesting, sitting, and leaving urine and fluids behind them.
Not as quiet as a mouse
You will likely hear squeaking sounds or skittering noises when rats and mice are in your home.
Chewing
You will see signs of chewing on food containers, walls, wires, and other areas.
Nesting
Rats build nests, but you may not see these as they are often hidden under floors, in attics, or inside the walls.
Rats and mice will enter your home by making the traditional "Tom & Jerry" mouse house holes. In most cases, you'll see these in the roof returns, also called the eaves. It's important to remember that mouse holes are not going to be big. If you can squeeze a finger into the hole, the odds are good that a mouse or rat can fit in it as well. Because of their small size and hidden location, you will not likely notice the rodent entryways unless there are also warnings inside the home.
At Critter Stop, we offer DFW Metroplex homeowners a four-step rodent removal process that will seal access points, completely rid your home of an infestation, sanitize, and create barriers to keep rodents and wildlife away from your home. If you want to learn more about our sealing, trapping, sanitizing, and outdoor control process, check out our rodent and wildlife removal page. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or want to find out more. We provide free estimates!
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