With the cold winter weather approaching, many pests and rodents are eagerly seeking a warm home to bunker down in for the winter. Unfortunately, often that means your house becomes quite an appealing home for pests. Below, we have listed some sure signs that you may have a pest infestation in your home.
Musky Smell - Most pests have a very distinct musky smell to them mixed with a strong scent of ammonia. Typically, people will notice this smell in the kitchen or the basement where a rodent may have found a new winter home. Once you are able to determine where the smell is coming from, usually you will be able to find other signs to pinpoint the type and extent of the infestation.
Noise - The little scurry of feet can be quite clear at night when the house is quiet but rodents are most active. The sound can come from inside the walls where rodents like to frequent. Or, if you hear small footsteps coming from the ceiling, there may be an infestation in the attic.
Nesting Materials - Since the rodent has found a nice and warm home to live in for the winter, his mindset quickly switches to reproduction. And for that, the rodent will need a nest. Often, soft nesting materials can be seen behind appliances or between the walls. Pests will look for dark and low-traffic areas to create their nest. The insulation found in attics is also a common place for pests to make their nest.
Droppings - One dead giveaway that a pest has found its way into your home is by finding its droppings. While the droppings from pests can be toxic and carry dangerous bacteria, they can be quite beneficial in identifying exactly what type of pest is in your home. Rodents tend to have larger droppings while cockroaches leave small, granular droppings.
If you are looking for a pest control professional, contact A1 Environmental Pest Management & Consulting today.
