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Mice in CT are Building Nests in Homes

By: Alex
Category : Pest Control
May 7, 2013

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Rodents will enter homes and create families. There is no denying the fact that the pests are unwanted, but removing them must be done by a trained professional. An exterminator will use the right treatment to remove them. The house mice CT will come into a home by varying methods. For example, the pests can gain entry from cracks or holes in walls and rooftops. Further, they can enter through utility lines, gaps under doors and pipe openings. They can also chew through wood to gain entry. Once inside, they will start nesting and growing families.

A homeowner may hear sounds that alert him that he has unwanted guests in his home. These sounds will be more prominent when the home is quite. A homeowner may be in bed when he hears scratching from within the home's walls. He also may be startled to hear the sound of mice in connecticut running across his ceiling. There are other sounds to look out for too. For example, small objects may be knocked over as the pests climb for food in the kitchen.

These pests can grow to be 7 7/8 inches from the nose to the tip of the tail. Further, they can run, walk or stand. Their tails help them to balance. A homeowner should realize that these pests can communicate with each other by their squeaks, and they mark their territories. The droppings are rod shaped. Further, the males will use the scent of their urine to attract females. Some homeowners may notice the smell of urine from these pests. To add to that, a female will have up to eight litters a year. These litters can produce eight offspring. A mouse will reach mating age at six weeks.

These rodents are attracted to food. Keep the kitchen clean and all food stored in tight containers. Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink. Wash them quickly. While cooking, these rodents are attracted to the smells. Call an exterminator to have them removed, and reclaim your home. A professional can remove them from the walls, attic, basement or any other place that they have taken over.