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Harsh Reality: Rats And Mice Bring More Pests
First, where you find one rodent, you’ll probably find plenty more, and they can also bring a variety of other pests along with them, like fleas, ticks, and mites. They can also carry and transmit over 35 diseases, damage homes through incessant gnawing, and even start house fires by chewing through wires.
For broader protection, explore our Augusta pest control services.
SMART Monitoring And Exclusion Rodent Control Services
Anticimex SMART monitors heat and motion, 24/7, via strategically placed sensors. When recognizable patterns indicate rodent activity, Modern Pest Services receives an alert of activity. When a pattern is detected then we will schedule a visit to check out the issue. This prevents costly damage and future surprises. We also provide premium home exclusion services, going beyond the standard sealing up of entry points. Our Total Home Exclusion Service protects your home’s foundation and other vulnerable spots to create the ultimate anti-rodent defense. This allows us to lessen our reliance on pesticides, which protects the environment and the well-being of beneficial insects in the area.
Modern Pest also provides expert pest control services throughout Maine for homeowners and businesses.
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Common Rats And Mice In Augusta, ME
Here are the four most common species of rodent found in the region:
House Mouse
This light brown to nearly black two- to four-inch mouse slips into Augusta homes throughout the year, peaking in colder months. Once inside, they’ll rapidly expand their presence with one single female reproducing multiple times annually: starting at six to ten weeks of age, they have up to ten annual litters with as many as six babies apiece.
Deer Mouse
If the mouse you spot is a bit larger with deer colorations, then this rapidly reproducing species is likely to be the one on your property. Unfortunately, this species can spread the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome to people who breathe in urine, droppings, or saliva from an infected mouse. Although this disease initially feels like the flu, it can become much more serious.
Norway Rat
Experts at burrowing, Norway Rats gravitate to homes where they get the food and water they need. About eight inches long with a tail of about the same length, the Norway Rat can be gray to reddish-brown in hue. Although significantly bigger than mice, the species have one main thing in common: how quickly they reproduce, rapidly turning a small population into an infestation.
Roof Rat
Roof rats (also known as black rats) prefer living in attics and other high places. Common hues range from gray to black with lighter-colored underbellies. They, like all the other rodent species mentioned here, also bring in lice and other unwanted pests. For fast relief, reach out for our safe and effective rodent control in Augusta.
Why Rodent Activity Is Increasing In Augusta
Rodent activity has been increasing in many communities, and Augusta is no exception. Milder winters, abundant food sources, aging infrastructure, and expanding development all create ideal conditions for rats and mice to survive, reproduce, and move into new areas. As a result, neighborhoods that once saw only occasional rodent issues are now dealing with more frequent and persistent infestations.
A growing rodent population brings more than just nuisance sightings. Rats and mice can contaminate food, damage property by gnawing on wiring and insulation, and contribute to the spread of diseases such as leptospirosis. For many residents, the presence of rodents also creates stress and discomfort in their own homes, making professional prevention and control more important than ever.
Keeping the rodent population away from your property is important to protect your health and your home, which is why we respond rapidly to calls and requests for our rodent control services.
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