Are you hearing scratching from inside the walls of your home? Smelling a stale, musty odor? If so, you might be suffering from a rodent infestation. Read on to find out if you need to call Colorado Pest Management for your potential rodent problem.
Scratching and Squeaking Noises
Mice and rats are nocturnal creatures so you’re more likely to hear them while you’re trying to sleep. You may hear them scurrying around, squeaking, scratching at the walls, or if you’re lucky enough (or unlucky), you may even see them run across the floors. If you hear these noises, it could very well mean you have a rodent problem and that a call to a rodent exterminator is at hand. Colorado Pest Management offers free estimates!
Droppings & Urine Odors
Rodent droppings are long and dark colored, usually around ¼ – ⅜ inches long. You’ll find them in areas they may have been munching food, such as the kitchen pantry and in the kitchen cabinets. You may also find droppings under sinks or along baseboards. If you notice a stale, musty odor or an ammonia smell, that’s a good indication of a rodent infestation.
Gnaw Marks
Rodents love to chew on items such as wiring, cardboard boxes, wood — basically anything they can get their mouth on. They will chew on anything they think will lead to food.
A Nest
Rodents will typically make a small, circular nest out of items they find in your home. There may be bite marks on some of the nesting materials or droppings around the nest. Materials may include bits of paper, cardboard, insulation, or fabric. If you spot a nest, chances are pretty good you will need to call a professional for rodent control.
If you have any of the signs above, it may be time to call a rodent exterminator to help you with the animal removal from your home. Colorado Pest Management specializes in rodent control and is a locally owned business in the Denver area. We offer free estimates and will customize a plan just for you.