Food Contamination and Other Damages Caused by Mouse Infestation

Food Contamination and Other Damages Caused by Mouse Infestation

Mice are not just a frustrating infestation. They chew on things and they make holes in the walls and ruin the insulation. But that is not the limit of the damage they can cause. Mice are filled with dangerous diseases and their saliva, urine and feces can cause diseases like the Hantavirus which is a…

field mouse house mouse deer mouse

field mouse vs house mouse vs deer mouse

Mice prefer a warm environment, they dislike the cold temperatures in the winter and at night even in the summer. So if you live somewhere with mice it’s very likely that you will get mice in your home. Mice are more dangerous than they look, they have toxic urine and feces, and saliva and they…

Does one mouse mean an infestation

Does one mouse mean an infestation

Have you seen a mouse? Just one mouse? Sure, it could be a coincidence. If it’s a field mouse, brown or tan, or a deer mouse, grey with a white tummy, then maybe it just wandered in. But if it’s white with patches then it’s a house mouse, and while the above mice can also…

Does black pepper repel rats or mice?

Does black pepper repel rats or mice?

Mice and rats are sturdy creatures who have lived everywhere imaginable. From oceanic vessels to the deepest jungles of Africa. They are one of the most common animals in the world and are also the most common pest. There is a reason they are used for experimentation by scientists, they are so plentiful and so…

Do all mouse droppings have hantavirus

Do all mouse droppings have hantavirus?

Mice are not an aggressive species, they are not going to bite you, they are not likely to come near you as humans and pets terrify them. Mice will move into your house permanently and never leave, they need very little water and can go years without drinking. They are very quiet and can get…

chances of getting sick from mouse droppings

chances of getting sick from mouse droppings

Mice are a virulent and aggressive species, they will eat from any food they can access and a closed cupboard door is no impediment. If you have food stashed in the basement or the garage you are inviting mice to consume it and in the process urinate on it, cover it in their toxic saliva…

can you vacuum mouse droppings

can you vacuum mouse droppings

Mice are a nightmare to have in the house. They destroy food and infect surfaces and food with their feces, urine, and saliva. All three bodily fluids can carry Hantavirus which is a dangerous and possibly fatal respiratory ailment. If you have mice and you need to clean up a lot of feces then one…

Can you get hantavirus from old mouse droppings?

Can you get hantavirus from old mouse droppings?

Most people believe that mice are simply an aggravation. They have no idea that they are also a serious health risk. A lot of people will clean up mouse droppings with their bare hands and no mask or respirator. This can lead to several dangerous diseases including the Hantavirus. This is a virus-specific to rodents,…

Are Mice More Common In Winter?

Are Mice More Common In Winter?

Mice are no different in the summer than they are in the winter, both seasons are inhospitable for them and as global warming rages on the dramatic differences between hot and cold will only get more and more extreme. Mice cannot handle such dramatic temperatures and so they need to either make a burrow or…

What should I do if mice enter my home

What should I do if mice enter my home?

Go to the courts for an eviction notice? Just kidding. Mice are frustrating little creatures, they eat your food, poop in your cutlery drawer and chew on everything! What is there to do when your home is overrun with mice? Got a mouse in your house? Contact professional mice control Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area…

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