Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or you just want to keep your current one clean and free of all the potential pests, you need to have your eyes and ears open for some of the signs that rodents are taking over. Whether it is mice or rats that tend to be the problem, when a rodent infestation is a problem, you will need to worry. They can make you sick, gnaw through the drywall and insulation around your home, and even get into the wiring and cause a big mess there. Knowing some of the signs can make a big difference.

So, what are some of the common signs that you have a rodent infestation to deal with? Some of these signs include:

# Noises like chewing, clawing, or scurrying. These sounds can be present inside or outside of the home or even from the roof, which is the location where the mice are getting into the home.

# Rotten or stale smells that are in the attics, walls, or crawl spaces. It is common for these bad smells to be on the outskirts of the home.

# Possible entry points from outside, such as small holes or cracks that the rodents are able to squeeze on through. Younger mice can get through a spot the size of a pen. Cracks in the foundations, spaces in between the pipes, or even the laundry vent to the outside of the home can be big enough to let these rodents in.

# Tampering with packaged foods. If you notice that your snack bags or cereal boxes have some small gnawing marks in them, then a mouse is likely getting in and making a big mess for you that you need to handle.

# Small nests that are made out of a variety of different materials like shredded paper.

# Rodent droppings: These often look like dark brown grains of rice. You can find them anywhere in the home, but they are most likely to show up in the kitchen cabinets, crawl spaces, and near sources of food.

Our food safety pest control in Union Gap will be some of the best that you can find. Our team has the knowledge, tools, and chemicals to get rid of any pest that is bothering you, whether it comes to your home or commercial property. We know what a hassle pests can be, even when you take the necessary precautions, and we want to work with you to either prevent them if they haven’t caused a problem yet, or remove them if you already have an infestation. Trust us for all of your pest control needs.