Rodents in the home are surprisingly common. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 14.8 million out of 124 million housing units people live in said they saw rodents in their homes. It's widespread during the cold winter because rodents want to find somewhere warm to live. That's why rodent removal services are necessary. These are the four most common signs that you have a rodent infestation and need help from professionals.

1. Rodent Droppings

The easiest way to determine if you have a problem on your hands is if you spot rodent droppings. Mice leave behind small pellets in areas where they hide. You'll notice them in places around food where mice are hiding. You should contact the professionals even if you don't see other signs to ensure the infestation doesn't worsen.

2. Missing Pantry Food

Rodents infiltrate your home to make a home for themselves. Rodent families will use your things to build a nest for their family and enjoy any food they can. You may pick up a bag of cereal or rice to discover it's empty. Mice can easily chew through bags and cardboard, like cereal boxes. They may chew through boxes of tea. If you notice teeth marks and empty bags, you have a family of rodents in your home.

3. Random Chewing Marks

Rodents have to chew on things so their teeth don't get dull. They may chew on food packaging to get to food, but that's not the only place you'll see teeth marks. You may see them along your baseboards or other wooden items, like furniture legs. It's common for rodents to chew on electrical wiring. Usually, this happens inside the walls, but severe infestations will result in you seeing teeth marks all over your house.

4. Cozy Nesting Materials

Rodents will use various things to build their nest. You may find piles of insulation, fabric, or paper materials. That's because these materials are used to create a nest. You may notice insulation or pieces of fabric missing. It's common to find a nest built in an attic or basement where rodents don't think they will be disturbed. Rodent removal services will carefully inspect your home to find nests.

Eliminating rodent infestations is necessary to ensure the problem does not get worse. Our professionals at Northeast Pest Control Inc will carefully evaluate your situation to determine the best action. Contact us for more information about rodent removal today.