Take one step outside of your New Jersey home these days and the cold air will send you indoors in no time at all. Humans are not the only creatures that are not fond of the cold winter chill that slams the east coast once the leaves hit the ground. Much to our dismay, one little rodent is always on the hunt for a warm place to snuggle up in when the thermometer drops to its unbearable numbers. The house mouse is the most common trouble maker for New Jersey residents. Despite its small size and timid looks, a New Jersey house mouse can bring about huge trouble for homeowners.
A house mouse can easily gain entry into your NJ home by squeezing its flexible body into tiny openings that are as small as ¼ inch in size. Mice are prolific breeders and will have their babies year round. Although most people find NJ mice infestations less offensive than rat infestations, they are more common and overall, they cause more damage to New Jersey homes and businesses.
The house mouse can be found in hotels and restaurants as well. They are known for their constant foraging of food and will contaminate food preparation areas, utensils, and supplies. Unlike a rat which will follow the same marked trail over and over, the house mouse is very curious creature that will venture into any area of a home or business leaving urine and feces along the way. They will typically stay in close proximity to their food source though.
Whether in a business or a home, it’s important that you address a New Jersey house mouse infestation as soon as you discover it. The house mouse is a known carrier of mites, fleas and ticks. Its urine, feces, and saliva have dangerous pathogens such as Hantavirus, salmonella, and a host of others that you don’t want to encounter!
Additionally, their constant gnawing has caused fires and costly repairs to appliances. The best alternative is to have a NJ pest control expert rid your home of the house mouse before you have hundreds living in your walls, cabinets, and attic!