Despite their size, the rats and mice They are among the most feared animals. If you suspect that someone lives in your home, we share the how to know if there is a rodent nest in your house CLICK TO SEE GALLERY ON THE MAIN IMAGE AND DISCOVER HOW TO ELIMINATE RATS AND MICE.
Being in the kitchen, living room or any room and seeing something gray running by is a sensation that makes your blood run cold, because it only indicates two things: you lack sleep or you have unwanted guests, hairy and with a long tail.
Despite their cute and harmless appearance, the rats and mice They are capable of generating a lot of chaos when they appear in any space, as they are usually associated with dirt and diseases such as rabies… how to detect and eliminate them?
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How to know how many rats are in my house?
If you have suspicions that there are rats in your house, it is important that you take steps to confirm this. First, look for evidence of their droppings, tracks, or gnaws on the food. Also pay attention to noises you hear on the walls or ceilings at night.
Another option is to set baited traps and see if they trigger. If all else fails, it is advisable to call a professional exterminator to help you effectively resolve the issue. Good luck!
How to know if there is a nest of rats or mice in my house?
Las rats and miceThey don’t usually walk alone. If you happen to see one of these rodents in your home, it is most likely that you have a nest or several tenants. In fact, pest experts point out that seeing them during the day could indicate that the nido it is overpopulated.
However, we are not always “lucky” to see them. being nocturnal animalsit is likely that they are living in our home and we do not know it.
Luckily, there are some signs that can indicate its presence, according to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources and other experts:
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1- excrement in the garage, cupboard, near food containers, including pet dishes.
In both cases, it is small droppings, although the mouse’s is usually smooth with pointed ends, while the rat’s tends to be dark brown with smooth ends. So that Don’t confuse it with cockroach “poop,” know the differences.
2-gnawed objectsmainly food containers or basura pouches.
3- Noises of which you do not identify the origin, including those of gnaw and scratch
4-Unexplained bad smelldue to the accumulation of their excrement, urine, fur… and even some dead rodent. If you notice a smell of ammonia, it could be from them.
If you identify with these signs, it is essential to act and eliminate the pest, otherwise it will continue to reproduce. ENTER THE PHOTO GALLERY TO KNOW HOW TO ACHIEVE IT.
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How to locate a rat nest?
If everything points to what you have rats or mice in your home, the next thing will be to find them, to be able to act. The general characteristic of nests is that they are built in warm and hidden places.
According to pest control experts, you should search in hidden places, with the basic characteristics of humidity, darkness, heat and near food sources.
Ventilation ducts, double walls, cabinets, cupboards or other furniture that you do not use often or that you have “arrumbados”. In the same way, large furniture, refrigerators or larger appliances are perfect places where they usually hide.
What diseases do rats and mice transmit?
The real problem with rats and mice is not the damage they cause to our belongings, but the diseases that can transmit through contact with them, their feces, urine, saliva or bites.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionthese rodents transmit around 35 diseases, which can affect humans, either directly or indirectly (for example, by ticks, mites or fleas fed by these rodents).
Among these diseases is Hantavirushemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, bite fever, salmonellosis… in addition to contributing to the presence of asthma attacks.
Although the diseases depend on the type of rat or mouse, and where you live, the recommendation is always to address a pest problem of these rodents.
There are a few things you can do to achieve this, but if it’s too big, it’s best to seek expert help.