Rodents can be difficult to spot during the day, but the signs they leave behind are often easier to find. Knowing the signs of rodent infestation can help homeowners and business owners act before mice or rats spread further into walls, cabinets, storage areas, or food spaces.

Even a small rodent problem can become more serious if it is ignored. Mice and rats can contaminate surfaces, damage stored items, chew through materials, and create ongoing sanitation concerns. The sooner the issue is inspected, the easier it is to identify where rodents are entering and how active the infestation may be.

How many of us enjoy going out to eat? Satisfying our pallets is a daily task. BUT – not everything that is hungry is human. This brings us to the RODENT! While some animals and pests discover their menu items in the outdoors, many find their way to the inside of your home or business, looking for those crumbs and other food sources you’ve overlooked. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), “Rodents invade about 21 million homes each year.” Is yours one of them?

How Do You Know if You Have Signs of Rodent Infestation?

As most rodents are nocturnal animals, it is very important to understand and look for signs that may suggest you have an infestation. The first and probably most prominent sign is to see if you notice any small, brown droppings on your floor, in drawers, in cabinets, under cushions, etc. Another sign of an infestation may include sounds. Listen carefully at night when you have turned out all of the lights. Do you hear something screeching and scurrying?

Whether or not you discover signs, it is important to consult a professional for routine inspection and treatment. Hopper Termite & Pest professionals have years of experience, and are your best friend when it comes to getting the upper hand on these pesky pests! Hopper will look for several things during an inspection which include: 

• Droppings
• Tracks 
• Gnaw marks 
• Burrowing 
• Runways 
• Grease/rub marks 
• Urine stains 
• Live or dead rodents 
• Rodent sounds and odors
• Nesting areas

Why Signs of Rodent Infestation Should Be Addressed Early

Signs of rodent infestation should be addressed as soon as they appear because mice and rats can reproduce quickly and spread into hidden areas of a home or business. What starts as a few droppings or scratching sounds can turn into a larger problem if rodents continue finding food, water, and shelter inside the property.

Early professional treatment can help identify where rodents are entering, where they may be nesting, and what conditions are attracting them. Hopper Termite & Pest can inspect the property, look for active rodent evidence, and recommend the right next steps before the infestation becomes harder to control.

Call the Professionals

Even a small rodent problem can turn into a larger infestation if it is left untreated. If you are seeing repeated signs of rodent infestation, professional rodent control is the safest next step. 

Our highly trained professionals at Hopper Termite & Pest work each and every day to keep homes and businesses free from pest infestation. Our experience allows us to see past the ordinary and spot small cracks and holes rodents and insects use to gain entrance into your home and business that you may not notice. We will inspect the property, look for active rodent evidence, and recommend a treatment plan based on what is happening in and around your home or business.

From Mountain Home and Mountain View – to Fayetteville, Bentonville and everywhere in between, Hopper Termite & Pest has the tools, techniques and experience to handle all of your pest concerns. Give us a call today and let’s settle the man vs. mice issue once and for all! Northwest Arkansas – 479-750-4070 or North Central Arkansas – 870-425-4122.