{"id":138498,"date":"2023-10-01T10:07:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T10:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/?p=138498"},"modified":"2023-10-01T10:07:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T10:07:46","slug":"do-you-have-a-mice-infestation-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/lifestyle\/do-you-have-a-mice-infestation-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you have a mice infestation in YOUR home?"},"content":{"rendered":"
For some, waking up to a mouse scurrying across your floorboards is the stuff of nightmares.<\/span><\/p>\n But for many, it’s a noise which is all too familiar – as, with summer winding down, the four legged rodents will also be seeking warmth and comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now, experts have revealed the three things<\/span>\u00a0that signal you have a mice infestation in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking to HuffPost, they advised against underestimating the crafty pests, revealing: ‘Unfortunately, mice are experts in concealment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ‘The tiny critters flit between skirting boards, under cupboards, and in other small, dark places, making them hard to spot’.<\/span><\/p>\n Here, FEMAIL reveals three signs that you may have a mice infestation in your home..<\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The experts have named scratching sounds, oil stains and shredded scraps as key signs that mice have taken over your home\u00a0(Pictured: Stock image of a typical house mouse)<\/p>\n We’ve all had a quiet moment at home and heard what we thought was a peculiar sound, before pausing the TV to have a listen.<\/p>\n But far from your mind playing tricks on you, it might actually be the sound of a\u00a0 mouse clawing from deep within your home.<\/p>\n As mice are generally nocturnal, you are more likely to hear the scratching noises when you’re laying in bed at night.<\/p>\n To double check, Huff Post advises tapping your hands against the wall or floorboard nearest to the noise.\u00a0<\/p>\n If the sound stops, then it’s time to trust that dreaded feeling in your gut – it might actually be a mouse.<\/p>\n Streaky oil stains left behind by the critters are one of the simplest ways to identify mice activity.<\/p>\n The particular type of oil is called sebum oil and is often secreted from rodent fur, and left behind as they make their way through your home.<\/p>\n Sebum oil comes from the sebaceous gland or oil gland, which secretes an oily or wax-type substance called sebum.<\/p>\n The nocturnal creatures prefer to feel rather than see their way around the world, causing their furry bodies to brush up against your walls, leaving greasy stains in their wake.<\/p>\n Keep an eye out for greasy rub marks or rings around your home, particularly on floors and walls.<\/p>\n Mice are also extremely\u00a0partial to making nests.<\/p>\n The nests become a sort of home within your home if you will, and the rodents will stop at nothing to make it comfortable for themselves.<\/p>\n The inventive creatures create their nests using various scraps including bits of paper, fabric, plants and even mattress stuffing.<\/p>\n If you spot shredded material around your home, particularly alongside mice droppings (tiny black pellets), it could be a sign that you’ve got furry guests.<\/p>\n Have you walked through the door of your home only to encounter a whiff of something foul – but you can’t quite put your finger on it?<\/p>\n One expert says it could be the pungent smell of rodent urine.<\/p>\n According to a home expert at\u00a0Bob Vila, mice tend to urinate frequently, leaving behind a ‘strong ammonia-like smell’.\u00a0<\/p>\n The expert added: ‘The smell may be faint at first, but it will become stronger as you get closer to the source. It will also be particularly strong if the infestation is severe.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘The odor can be particularly noticeable in enclosed areas, such as pantries, cabinets, or drawers, and may require a few kitchen odour cures to eliminate’.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1. Scratching noises<\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Oil marks<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Urine smell<\/span><\/h2>\n