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What are rodents?

Mice, rats, and voles are examples of rodents that live in large populations throughout Idaho. All three have developed a close relationship with people and regularly find their way onto our properties.

Mice are very common invaders in our homes. These rodents have bodies covered in gray or brown fur with lighter-colored fur on their bellies and a triangular head, pointed nose, and a long skinny tail covered in a light layer of fur.

Adult rats are larger than adult mice. Some have an athletic build and are agile and excellent climbers; others have a dense, heavy body and are poor climbers. Rats tend to have a more blunt nose than mice, and their tail is thicker, scaly, and hairless. Rats usually have brown or black-colored fur.

Voles have small ears and rounded snouts. They have a round, chunky body covered in black or brown fur. Mice and voles can easiest be told apart by their tails; voles have short, hair-covered tails.

Are rodents dangerous?

Rodents are considered dangerous for the following reasons:

  • They spread pathogens and parasites that make us ill, and their shed fur and feces contaminate food prep areas and your family's food.
  • A rodent's chewing habits cause costly and dangerous destruction. Wires, cables, pipes, floors, furniture, and walls can all be damaged by a rodent's sharp teeth.
  • Rodents can trigger fires, electrical shorts, and water damage inside homes and other structures.
  • Their presence can create a musty, unpleasant odor in your home; this odor is usually most potent in the area of your home where they are nesting.

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Why do I have a rodent problem?

Unfortunately, rodents are a problem that most homeowners will have experience with at one time or another. Rodents have come to discover that our properties offer them sheltered nesting spots that are close to food and water.

Whether you are in a densely populated urban area or a more rural location next to wide-open spaces, rodents are around and could become your next uninvited houseguest.

Discovering a problem with rodents as soon as possible is the best way to minimize the damage they can cause. 

In addition to actually seeing a rodent scurrying across your floors, the following are signs of a rodent infestation:

  • Holes chewed in boxes or bags that store dry goods
  • Grease marks along walls or furniture
  • Scratching or running sounds behind walls and above ceilings
  • Rodent droppings on floors, in drawers, and inside cabinets
  • Lights or other electrical items are suddenly not working
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