Whether you live in a modest home or a mansion, chances are at some point a mice infestation is inevitable. A mouse can make itself at home anywhere, as long as there is shelter, warmth, and food available. If a mice infestation is suspected, it requires immediate attention to prevent home damage and the spread of disease. Some signs of mice infestation, which indicate that Mice Control Cairns is needed, are the presence of droppings, tracks, and runways, and bite marks on furniture and food items.
Presence of Droppings
The presence of mice droppings is a tell-tale sign of mice infestation. Droppings are most often found near cupboards and packages of food, in drawers and cabinets, and in other hidden spots, with the most droppings found in the area where the mice are nesting and feeding. A close examination of the droppings can help determine how long the infestation has been present. Fresh droppings are soft and moist, while older droppings are more dried out.
Tracks and Runways
Mice often leave behind smear marks from dirt, grease, or urine. They can also leave behind footprints. The presence of such runways and tracks can indicate a mice infestation. If these faint marks are observed, it is a good idea to put a thin layer of flour down in that area. When the mice move along the area, they will make obvious marks. In this way, the presence of an infestation can be determined definitively, as well as its severity.
Bite Marks on Furniture
While droppings, tracks, and runways will ultimately grow fainter and less obvious, bite marks left behind by mice are permanent and will never fade away. It is common for bite marks to be present along baseboards, around doors and cabinets, and on furniture. They may also be found on food packages. In addition to and near the bite marks on wood, there will likely be very fine wood shavings. All of these signs are indicative of a mice infestation.
Flick Pest Control can help with Mice Control in Cairns. In addition to other types of pest control, rodent control programs are available and are tailor-made for each customer’s specific circumstances and needs. Education regarding preventing future infestations is also provided.
