It’s that time of year where rats and mice are starting to find warmer shelter, and no better place than your home or business. if you believe you have mice or rats in your house or business, it’s best to act as quickly as possible, Animals will chew wires and cables and have litters if not removed immediately.

How to Tell if You Have Rats or Mice in Your Home or Business
It’s a chilling thought. Could a house as nice as yours have mice or rats in it? You don’t always see them, but they leave tell-tale signs. Here’s a handy list of questions to ask yourself to determine whether you have a pest problem.

What to Look for
Are your pets upset?
They can get stirred up when they hear and smell rodents in the house.
Can you see rodent droppings?
Rat droppings are shiny black, blunt at both ends, and ½ – ¾ of an inch long. Mice droppings are smooth, with pointed ends, usually about 1/8 – ¼ of an inch long.
Do you see small tracks and tail trails in dusty areas?
Look for them in corners, along baseboards, and near sources of food.
Do you see areas where wood has been gnawed?
Tooth marks that are 1/8 of an inch long may indicate rats; small, scratchy ones may indicate mice.
Do you see smears along baseboards and other areas?
Those could be rub marks caused by grease and dirt on rat fur.
Is there a heavy musky odor in the house?
Rats and mice smell bad.

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