Rat Droppings vs Mouse Droppings

Discovering mice or rat droppings in your home is, unfortunately, a common household problem that needs immediate attention. They gravitate to homes where they can find an easy, reliable source of food and water and a warm, safe place to nest, especially in climates where temperatures get cold in winter. Mice and rats are agile […]

Will Homeowners Insurance Cover Wildlife Removal?

Watching a wild animal in your backyard can be quite the experience. Squirrels chasing each other through the trees is cute. Seeing a black bear wander on your property can be thrilling. Those wild animals can damage your property.  When something damages your house, homeowners check their insurance policy for coverage. In certain situations, your […]

How to Tell the Difference Between Rats and Mice

If you’re hearing strange scratching or scurrying noises in your walls, or perhaps have noticed some small droppings in the kitchen, laundry room, or basement, chances are your house is being enjoyed by rodents. But in order to determine how to resolve the issue, first you must know what you’re dealing with—mice or rats. Many […]

Where do mice hide?

It is well known that mice have an affinity for human structures–it is often said that wherever humans are, mice are likely to be. But while they can be a terrible nuisance, mice usually go to great lengths to avoid humans. They tend to live in the parts of a house that we don’t, such […]

Mouse Sounds

Mice tend to be nocturnal or crepuscular, but they are intelligent animals that adapt to you. They are most likely to be active when you are not there or inactive. Mouse Vocalizations Mice are known to make squeaking or even high-pitched singing sounds, especially when babies are present or when the males are trying to […]