Examining Some Common Winter Rodent Problems

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and the holidays are upon us. There’s a lot to love about winter, but with the cooler temperatures comes a very serious threat: rodents. Rats and mice are notorious for making themselves comfortable in your home, especially when the temperatures drop. No matter how big your home is, there is never extra room for rats and mice to move in. When rodents decide to move in, they bring a number of problems with them, including:  

Rodent Tracks

One of the most obvious signs of rodent activity is dark, greasy tracks along the floors or baseboards. As rats and mice move around your home, their oily fur mixes with dirt to create dark streaks along the areas they most frequently travel. Rodent tracks can be difficult to remove, especially if they run all throughout your home. These streaks can also be very unsightly and embarrassing, especially when you have guests over during the holidays.

Rodent Noise

If you hear a pitter patter on the roof on Christmas Eve, it probably isn’t Santa Clause. Rodent activity increases at night, so you will probably hear rats and mice moving around in the ceiling or between the walls, or even scurrying across your wood floor. Hearing rats and mice in your home can keep you awake for hours, which will definitely drain some of your holiday cheer.

Rodent Droppings

Rats and mice carry a large number of transmittable diseases, many of which can be fatal if left untreated. One of the easiest ways for human beings to become infected with a rodent disease is by inhaling or ingesting the droppings of rats or mice. If you notice rodent dropping around your home, contact a pest control company as soon as possible.

Don’t let rats and mice ruin your holidays. Call Gopher Patrol today and let our rodent removal experts clear your home of these annoying and potentially dangerous pests. For additional information about our rodent control services in Riverside, CA, call us at (888) 466-4674.