Elk Grove Rodent Control 

The first step to stopping a rat or mouse infestation is identifying that an invasion exists in the first place. The problem is that these rodents are primarily nocturnal, so residents may not even see them most of the day. Looking for subtle indicators can alert homeowners when to call an exterminator.

A few of the most common signals that a home is suffering from a rodent invasion include:

• Small brown droppings: Mice and rats can drop anywhere between 50 to 80 feces each night. These droppings are quite small and are often left inside cabinets, along the wall, or even in food packaging.
• Dirty, greasy marks: Are there dark stains and smears left near doors, floors, and holes in the wall? These are often left by rodents as they brush around the corners.
• Sounds of scratching and pattering: These noises usually occur during the night, which is when rodents are most likely to be out and about. The sounds may come from the floor, but may also appear from the ceilings, walls, or basements.
• Messy nests: Rats and mice like to shred all kinds of materials to make their nests. Is there stuffing missing from the upholstery, or are bits of cardboard and paper strewn about? These are key signs that rats are not only on the property but are building a home for more babies.