MICE
The House Mouse is the most common of the mice species to become a pest of homes. It:
- is light brown to black, with a lighter colored underbelly.
- has short hair on its 2-3 inch long body.
- has a scaly tail that is longer than its body.
- has large ears and small, black eyes.
The Problems of Mice: Damage and Disease
- The House Mouse can breed rapidly and adapt to changing conditions, thus a single pair of mice can quickly grow into an infestation.
- Mice have no bladder control, so they continually excrete droplets of urine and feces as they roam about your house.
- They can carry fleas, mites, ticks and lice into your home – and can get in through holes as small as 1/4 inch.
- Mice will eat and contaminate your food, gnaw on clothing, furniture, books – or even the structure itself.
- Their gnawing on electrical wires can cause fires or operational failure of appliances.
- They carry or cause disease, such as Salmonella food poisoning.
Pioneer Pest Management Mouse Control
- We begin with a thorough inspection to determine where mice are coming in, what is attracting them, and where they are living and breeding.
- We develop a custom control program, focusing first on sanitation, exclusion, and non-chemical control, such as traps and non-lethal baits.
- We then integrate rodenticides if needed, with a priority on the protection of your family and pets.
- We provide a written report, including recommendations for sanitation and structural repairs to help prevent future occurrence.
RATS
The Norway Rat and the Roof Rat are the most common rats in the U.S.
gray, brown or black light brown to black
about 8 inches long about 6-8 inches long
half the length of the body longer than its body
The Problems of Rats: Damage and Disease
- Because they are excellent climbers, they can enter homes through holes that are low or high
- They can squeeze through holes as small as 1/2 inch.
- Rats will feed on human and pet foods, and contaminate the foods and containers with urine and feces.
- Rats can carry and spread disease such as plague, typhus, leptospirosis, salmonellosis and rat-bite fever.
- They will tear up wall and ceiling insulation for their nesting, and their gnawing will damage structures, furniture, and wiring.
- Norway rat burrowing can also damage building foundations.
Pioneer Pest Management Rat Control
- We begin with a thorough inspection to identify the rat species, determine how they are entering your home, and where they are living and breeding.
- We develop a custom control program, focusing first on sanitation, exclusion, and non-chemical control, such as traps and non-lethal baits.
- We then integrate rodenticides if needed, with a priority on the protection of your family and pets.
- We provide a written service report, including recommendations for sanitation and structural repairs to help prevent future occurrence.
