Rodent Control Glendale AZ

Identifying Rodents in Your Home

The common house mouse is a highly successful pest and has been labeled a “mammalian weed” because it is so widely distributed on the planet, adapting to many different environments. The mouse can infest many areas within buildings and live in close proximity to people due to its small size and secretive behaviors. And under ideal environmental conditions, the house mouse is a prolific breeder. But with a professional service provider like Anteater Exterminating, we can help you remove any unwanted pest and reduce the likelihood of a future infestation.

Identifying the House Mouse

One female can have 60 offspring in her life. Before her life is over her offspring can have 270 offspring. That’s 330 offspring, from one mouse!

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Finding Nests and Their Hidden Locations

A rodent’s nest provides a place for resting, birthing, rearing the young, grooming off dirt and ectoparasites, as well as protection from the elements, predators, and other rodents. Having a nest in a good location is necessary for survival for a mouse. The female mouse spends much time and energy collecting nesting materials and constructing nests. Nest-building activity in the female is especially pronounced just prior to her giving birth and prior to the onset of cold weather.

Because of its small size, the house mouse can nest in many different structural nooks and crannies inside buildings potentially doing extensive damage to structures, as well as within many different types of stationary items and objects. In this regard, the mouse has an advantage over the larger common pests. Mice have been discovered nesting within the shell of a hollowed-out hard roll inside of bakeries (after first consuming the bread).

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As rodents prefer a warm climate, they tend to create their nests in comfortable areas close to food and water within buildings. For example, mice are often found nesting in the voids of stoves, dishwashers, and refrigerators. Or they nest in the bases of cabinets or wall voids near these appliances. These are important points to keep in mind during the initial inspections.

Nests are commonly established within the walls of buildings or commercial coolers and freezers. If needed, the mouse will line the nest with materials that provide bedding and insulation from the cold using paper, cardboard, plastic, fabric, and any other material the mouse can readily find. Depending on the amount of space and nesting materials, nests may be elaborate in form, such as a ball that encompasses the mouse, or can be made of a skimpy platform with a few pieces.

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When controlling mice, we utilize an integrated pest management approach. The environment, the sanitation, the harborage, and the access are all critical elements to control for long-lasting results. Placement of traps or stations should be done in all areas of known activity. The rodent control devices must be placed correctly to be effective. Often control trap installation requires access so some appliances or storage items may need to be moved.

Getting Rid of Rodents with Pest Control Services

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To be proactive, exterior control systems can be installed. The stations or traps can be located in a manner that will prevent mice from ever infesting a property. All stations must be anchored, secured shut and maintained on a regular basis. Control methods and devices can consist of baiting, tension traps, curiosity traps, glue boards, or a combination of them.

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Mechanical exclusion can also help prevent mice infestations. Mice can enter a home through any opening, even as small as the size of a dime! The cracks or holes should be located and sealed with a sturdy material.

Your Search for Rodent Control Near Me is Over

When doing a rodent control intensive, one of our exterminators will install any needed control devices and provide a plan to follow up with customized treatment plans and preventative measures as needed. We can also provide you with a written proposal to address any needed mechanical exclusion work.

When you have a pest problem, look no further than Anteater Exterminating for rodent control in Glendale, AZ. Call or contact us today to schedule a comprehensive inspection.