Mouse exterminator
Scratching noises in the attic? Eaten electrical wires? Presence of small cylindrical feces? These signs are usually the best evidence of a mouse infestation, even if you’ve never seen this little rodent in your home. The mouse may seem harmless, but it is important to get rid of it since it can cause major damage to your property and transmit various viral, bacterial or parasitic diseases to you. Our experienced mouse exterminators will inspect your home and select strategic locations to install the necessary traps. You will see that the Extermination Pro-Nature team will eliminate these pests in a jiffy and you will no longer have to worry about these unwanted roommates!
Description of the mouse
In Quebec, the most common mouse species is the grey mouse. It is characterized by a rather pointed muzzle, thin legs and small rounded ears. Its tail usually measures 10 cm and the length of its body can also reach 10 cm. The mouse is a social rodent that lives in a stable family group that can vary in size. A group can consist of up to 10 individuals including 4 to 7 active adults. From the age of 6 to 9 weeks, mice can reproduce and give birth to a high number of pups 6 to 8 times a year. A mouse reproduces at a very fast rate! This is why it is important to use mouse exterminators to avoid an infestation of these rodents in your home.
Lifestyle habits of mice
The mouse prefers to move at night to go in search of food. It is omnivorous and feeds mainly on seeds, nuts and fruits. She also has a penchant for any high-fat food like butter, cheese or bacon. This rodent has an excellent sense of smell which easily guides it to potential food sources. In general, it establishes its nest in places where it feels safe such as attics, ventilation ducts or inside cupboards and drawers. Most of the time, mice enter homes between October and February to protect themselves from the cold and to find the food they need to survive.
Mouse damage
The need to gnaw the mouse comes from a very special dental peculiarity. Indeed, her teeth grow constantly, throughout her life, which is why she must wear them to keep them at a comfortable size. It can therefore eat away at various elements such as electrical wires, books, cardboard, plastic, woodwork and even insulation materials. This mania, although necessary for the animal, can cause a fire or even a flood! This is why the work of our mouse exterminators remains of great importance since they ensure your safety and allow you to avoid major damage.
Mice are also known to soil buildings. The smell of their dried feces and urine spreads easily and light particles can be dispersed in the air, which can be enough to contaminate a person. It should not be forgotten that they also attack your food reserves and contaminate them at the same time.
Diseases transmitted by mice
These harmful rodents tend to carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans through many sources of contamination. Food or water contaminated by urine or droppings, a bite or indirect contamination by your pet, remain possible sources of infection. If you ingest food previously soiled by a mouse, you could develop symptoms of salmonellosis, a bacterial disease. It is one of the leading causes of foodborne infection recognized in Canada.
Water or food infected with mouse urine can also transmit Leptospira bacteria, also known as Weil’s disease, to you. Hantavirus is a viral disease spread by a particular species of mouse, the deer mouse. In this case, contamination occurs through contact with saliva, urine, feces or even inhalation of infected spores in suspension. This virus usually causes fever, muscle aches, chills or headache. A serious lung problem can also be developed. Finally, these rodents are hosts to different parasites, which represents a high health risk in humans.
How to detect the presence of a mouse in your home?
Slight scratching sounds are heard above your head in the morning and evening? This sign is an excellent indicator that mice are unfortunately walking around the walls or attic of your home. Do you also find gnawed objects like electrical cables or tooth marks on the corners of your furniture? This is a clue to the presence of mice as well as paw tracks in dustier places such as the attic. If you notice paw prints in a specific location, clean the surface and sprinkle it with flour or talcum powder. New traces appeared in the morning? So you have pretty strong evidence that you’re struggling with a mouse infestation. Moreover, observing a live or even dead mouse as well as scattered feces in a few places is rather irrefutable proof of a mouse infestation problem.
Should I use a mouse exterminator?
Have your attempts to neutralize mice in your home failed? Mousetraps, sticky traps, ultrasonic devices, pesticides, all these means have not had the desired effect? Even if you’ve caught a few, the mouse infestation isn’t necessarily over. The best method to get rid of mice in a sustainable way is to do business with our qualified and experienced mouse exterminators. These will help you solve your mouse problem effectively. Know that this is an affordable and profitable investment for peace of mind assured on a daily basis!
Why use a mouse exterminator?
The exterminators of Extermination Pro-Nature implement the most effective strategies and techniques to trap mice quickly and safely. Our professional exterminators hold the required permit issued by the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change and have the appropriate certificates and training to work in this field. They will offer you a service adapted to your needs for an optimal treatment of the mouse infestation in progress in your home. The mouse exterminators will then discuss the prevention options to focus on to avoid you reliving such a mouse problem.
Tips to prevent mice from coming to your property
Make your home the least accessible and most uncomfortable place for the mouse! Simply put these simple tips into practice to keep the possibility of mouse infestations at bay. Here are the main tips to apply on a daily basis:
➢ Perform grounds maintenance, remove weeds and collect leaf piles when necessary;
➢ Keep the attic, basement or storage space tidy;
➢ Close the trash can with an airtight lid;
➢ Caulk all cracks, holes or crevices, visible on the outside of the house;
➢ Install weatherstripping on exterior doors;
➢ Put food in tightly closed jars;
➢ Eliminate leaky water sources.
Our exterminators will be able to explain everything in detail when they come and give you other valuable tips to help you keep mice away from your property!
Why choose Extermination Pro-Nature?
Extermination Pro-Nature offers you:
- efficient spider exterminators with recognized know-how;
- specialists in the extermination of spiders;
- outstanding customer service;
- personalized treatment according to your situation;
- an optimal guarantee;
- preventive advice;
- a free quote;
- a detailed analysis report.
An efficient pest management service so you can have peace of mind!
A visit from our exterminator is a must
Would you like to stop your mouse problem quickly and safely? Let our mouse exterminators perform an analysis of your property and offer you a treatment adapted to your situation. To live in a healthy home and to sleep peacefully again, trust the experts at Extermination Pro-Nature.
Contact Extermination Pro-Nature’s qualified exterminators without further delay to solve your mouse infestation problem!
