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Your home is a place where you can feel safe and comfortable. It is where you can relax and be free of outside distractions. That is, until you have an inside distraction, like a mouse problem. You may hear mouse noises<\/a> in your walls or see droppings on the floor or counter. You may even notice an unusual smell or catch sight of a mouse quickly scurrying away when you flip the lights on in a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this time, as soon as you notice the signs, you should call for professional help to get rid of the mice. Waiting to call for help could lead to damage to your home, food contamination, and a growing mice infestation. Critter Control can ease your worries and quickly eliminate any current and future mice problems. To ensure your protection, your property, and your loved ones, give them a call for a complete inspection and evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Problems Do Mice Cause Inside Homes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not think a small rodent can cause significant damage, but it can. Having one mouse around likely means there are others nearby, doubling the chances of contaminated pantry food, urine trails and droppings, and nests in strange, dark places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contamination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mice are attracted to food, whether it is in your kitchen pantry, leftovers on the stove, pet feed in the garage, trash, or crumbs under appliances. Wherever they find food, they will contaminate it by chewing on packaging and leaving droppings and urine along their trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mice carry many diseases that can harm humans. However, they are easily avoidable with proper steps to protect yourself and your family. While these mouse diseases<\/a> are rare, you can further prevent the spread of Salmonella, Leptospirosis, and Hantavirus by learning simple steps that keep mice from crawling on counters, furniture, or surfaces you touch daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A small mouse can cause significant damage to things like electrical wiring and other materials within the attics and walls of your home. They can damage attic insulation and leave a mess of droppings to clean up. It is best to call a Critter Control professional in your area for services to repair mouse damage and decontaminate areas of your home. They can find hidden damage you may not notice in daily living. Let them do the dirty work so you and your family can stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Know if a Mouse is in Your Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mice leave some signs that only professionals will notice. However, there are other signs of mouse infestations that are much more apparent. Below is a list of the most commonly seen signs of mice problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n