It’s never a good feeling when you think there might be an infestation of rodents crawling around your home or business. It’s critical to get the help of a professional pest control company as soon as there is evidence pointing to an invasion, because rodents are not simply just an unappealing nuisance—they also pose as dangers to your health and your building’s structural integrity.

The exterminator experts at Select Pest Control have been servicing the residents and business owners of Cincinnati, OH, for more than three decades and are very familiar with all the telltale signs of rodent infestations. Here, they offer some tips to help you recognize a mouse problem before it gets worse:

• You Catch A Glimpse: Rodents are notorious for staying out of sight in dark, inconspicuous areas of a building. So when they start to venture out into more open spaces where someone can actually catch a glimpse of them, that’s a good indication that there’s an infestation and their numbers are growing.

• You Come Across Droppings: Whether you find rodent droppings on countertops or in cabinets and crawlspaces, they are easily identified by their pellet-like shape. Again, this indicates an infestation since droppings are being scattered in plain view instead of concealed in holes within the wall. It also means these furry creatures are finding a continuous source of food within the home or business.
• You Notice Teeth Marks: Rodents will gnaw and chew on almost any material, including wood, bags of food, paper, and electrical wires. Teeth marks reveal a more serious rodent problem requiring immediate animal control. Once mice or rats start to gnaw on your walls, floorboards, or wires, it's time for aggressive exterminator treatments before the structural integrity of your property is compromised. 

If you suspect your Cincinnati home or business is being taken over by rodents, call Select Pest Control at (513) 352-0080 to schedule an appointment with an exterminator. You can also visit their website for more information on their pest control treatments and service areas.