Do you suspect that mice have made your attic their home? Contact STOP for effective biohazard cleaning services!
Mice can infest all kinds of places in your home. Nevertheless, one of the most common places you can find mice in your attic. Having mice in the attic can be a huge problem for homeowners because of the damage they can cause. A mice infestation in your attic is also problematic because of the mess they create.
Risks of Having Mice in Your Attic
There are several risks associated with having mice in your attic such as the ones outlined below:
- Health Risks – Not only is mice infestation a nuisance but can also lead to various severe health risks. House mice can carry bacteria and pathogens such as Salmonella and Hantavirus, contaminate food, and spread diseases. Moreover, particles of their urine and feces can also become airborne, further spreading disease, and possibly triggering allergy or asthma symptoms.
- Fire Hazard – Like all other rodents, house mice are also chewers and can chew on electrical wires and other structures. This can result in power outages or pose fire hazard risks to your property.
- Harbor Blood-Feeding Parasites – Mice are also known to harbor blood-feeding parasites such as mites, ticks, fleas, and lice, which can also carry bacteria and diseases into your home.
Signs You Have Mice in Your Attic
There are various signs you need to be on the lookout for that could indicate you have mice in your home.
- Noise – One of the first things you will notice is the noise coming from your walls. Mice are nocturnal creatures and they have great night vision. Thus, mice become quite active at night. If you have mice in your attic, they will travel down through your wall voids to access food and water sources in your home. This is the noise you hear: thumping, bumping, scrambling, scraping, and even squeaking.
- Smell –Mice dribble urine as they move around. This is how they direct other rodents to the food sources they’ve discovered in your home. If there are several mice in your home, you may detect an odor when you go to the attic. Generally, house mouse urine has a strong ammonia-like odor that can be a clear sign that your home has been infested.
- Presence of Nesting Sites – Nests will look like matted-down material and will typically be tucked in spots that are difficult to reach. Moreover, there also be droppings near the nesting site.
Treating Mice in Your Attic
If you suspect you have mice in your attic, make sure to get professional help promptly. Licensed pest control experts are trained on how to remove mice safely and quickly from your attics, walls, or anywhere else on your property.
At Service Team of Professionals (STOP), we provide quick and effective remediation against mice infestation. We won’t just remove the mice but will clean every inch of your property to ensure you and your family stay safe.
To get in touch with our team, dial (312) 313-7805 or visit our website here!
