Rodent Control Nassau County, Long Island

Rodent Control Nassau County, Long Island

Rodents are mammals, which are distinguished by having a single pair of continuously growing teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. Roughly forty percent of all mammals are rodents, which are found on every continent except Antarctica. The Norway rat, Roof rat and House mouse are alluded to as commensal rodents, because of their close relationships with people. These rodents live in close association with people and are reliant upon humans for the essential elements of food, water and shelter. None of these rodents are native to the United States. The House mouse, Norway rat and Roof rat came to the United States during the 17th and 18th centuries on European ships. A House mouse is a small nocturnal animal having a slender body, pointed snout and rounded ears. The House mouse usually weighs less than an ounce and is gray or brown in color. Mice have nearly a hairless tail, that is roughly the length of its head and body combined. A young rat can be differentiated from a mouse by the fact that the rat's head and feet are considerably larger, in proportion to the body, than that of a mouse. Furthermore, a Norway rat's tail isn't as long as its head and body combined. Damage done by House mice consists for the most part of the consumption and contamination of food. As with all commensal rodents, there is a possibility for the spread of disease to people from rodent bites, rodent droppings, or from the parasites that they harbor. You may have a rodent infestation in your Nassau County, Long Island residence if you are discovering droppings in the vicinity of dog or cat bowls or pet food storage containers.

Rat Removal Nassau County, New York

Rats are omnivorous nocturnal creatures that constitute the largest single group of mammals on the Earth. Rats comprise 1/3 of the Earth's total mammal population. Nassau County, Long Island is inhabited by both Norway rats and Roof rats. Nassau County Animal Removal offers professional rat removal and control services to Long Island homeowners and businesses. Norway rats are generally brown in color and are also referred to as brown rats, street rats, common rats and sewer rats. They have acute hearing and a highly developed sense of smell. The Norway rat is a good swimmer, both on the surface and underwater. Norway rat burrows can be seen along building and home foundations, in gardens, under concrete slabs, beneath rubbish or woodpiles, under sheds and decks. Burrows provide rats with shelter and a place to store food, as well as a nest site. Rat nests are typically lined with shredded paper, cloth, or other fibrous materials that can be foraged from the area. A female Norway rat will typically give birth to eight or nine pups and the offspring reach sexual maturity at about five weeks of age. A female rat can have up to five litters per year. When Norway rats enter a home or business, they normally remain on the first floor or basement. Predators of the Norway rat include snakes, hawks, owls, weasels and minks. Like Norway rats, Roof rats are omnivorous and have an acute sense of hearing. Roof rats are generally black in color and are also known as black rats, ship rats and house rats. Predators of roof rats include cats, owls, weasels, foxes and coyotes. Roof rats are smaller than Norway rats and are excellent climbers. When Roof rats invade a Nassau County, Long Island dwelling, they are usually found in ceilings and attics. Although rats are nocturnal animals, they sometimes are also active during daylight hours. The existence of rat burrows evidences a rat infestation, which necessitates rodent control. Rat trapping and rodent proofing are used by Nassau County Animal Removal to resolve a rat infestation issue. Another key component to our Long Island pest control approach is good sanitation. Good housekeeping in and around Nassau County residences and buildings will decrease available shelter and food sources for rats and other vermin. If you suspect that you have a rat infestation, contact Nassau County Animal Removal for a rodent inspection of your Nassau County house, or business. Rat trapping and rodent-proofing are key elements in the elimination of your Long Island pest control problem and are 100 % effective.

Mouse Removal Nassau County, New York

There is never just one mouse in a Nassau County house. If you see a mouse, you undoubtedly have more than one. Mice breed year round and sexual maturity is reached at about fifty days of age in both male and female mice. A female mouse can have as many as ten litters in one year. Mice increase rapidly in numbers and rodent populations may surpass two hundred mice within a matter of months. As a consequence of dropping temperatures, mice infestations have a tendency to begin in the Fall. Mouse droppings have been linked to hantavirus and salmonellosis, so mouse infestations constitute a health hazard to people. Scratching noises in the walls, ceiling and attic at night could be coming from mice. If you had raccoons in the attic, or squirrels in the attic, there is a good chance that you have mice in the attic too. Mice are extremely good climbers, skilled jumpers and can fit through openings as small as 1/4 inch. Mouse droppings are evidence of a mouse infestation. Mouse infestations can grow rapidly, so you need to contact the exterminating pest control professionals at Nassau County Animal Removal promptly. Mousetrapping and rodent-proofing your Nassau County home, or business are key elements in resolving your rodent control issue and are 100% effective.

Rodent Extermination Long Island, NY

Rodent Inspection - This is the initial step in the rodent control process. Our licensed Nassau County exterminators will inspect your premises for rodent activity and determine the species of wildlife that is inhabiting it.

Rat Tracks - The front feet have four toes and the rear feet have five toes. The rear footprint of a rat is about one inch.

Mouse Tracks - The front feet have four toes and the rear feet have five toes. The rear footprint of a mouse is about 3/8 inch.

Rat Droppings - Are 3/4 inch long and 1/4 inch thick and are pointed at the ends. Rats will leave in excess of two thousand droppings in a month.

Mouse Droppings - Are approximately the size of a grain of rice, measuring three to six millimeters in length.

Rat Burrows - Norway rats will create tunnels about the size of a golf ball, under decks, under concrete slabs, beneath sheds and along foundations of houses and buildings.

Mice Burrows - mice will create tunnels through attic insulation especially blown in cellulose insulation.