Mouse and Rat Multiplication
Rodent Life Cycle Rats and mice have incredible reproductive capabilities. Mice have a quick maturation process and reach sexual maturity at 4-8 weeks of age. The gestation period of mice is a short period of about three weeks and one rodent can give birth to 5 or 6 babies. Norway and roof rats become sexually […]
Pest Proofing
How Do You Prevent Norway Rats? In order to help prevent Norway rats from choosing your home to live in you should eliminate food and water sources located around your home. Make sure that trash cans have secure lids and are located away from the outside of your home, place garden areas a distance away […]
Mice in your Car?
Eeek! There’s A Mouse In My Car?! Mouse in the house? That’s nothing unusual. But mice in your car?! That can send a driver screaming. Here’s what to do if a rodent takes up residence in your vehicle. by Amber Kanuckel Updated: February 8, 2021 Mouse in the house or garage? That’s nothing unusual. But […]
Got Rats?
What Do Norway Rats Look Like? Adult Norway rats are brown in color with some scattered black hairs, they have a grayish-white underbelly; their body is long and heavily built. Adults can grow to between 10-12 inches in length, this includes their tail. The tail on the Norway rat is shorter than their body; both […]
Got Mice?
What are House Mice? The house mouse is the most commonly encountered and economically important of the commensal rodents. House mice are of Central Asian origin, but they are distributed worldwide and can be found throughout the United States. House mice are not only a nuisance, but they can pose significant health and property threats. […]