Think your home is rodent-free just because you haven’t seen one? Think again. Mice and rats are stealthy intruders, often nesting in attics, behind walls, or inside crawl spaces without ever being spotted. In Northern New Jersey, where cold winters and wooded areas provide the perfect environment for rodent activity, it’s essential to catch the signs early—before things spiral into a full-blown infestation.
Here are the key clues that rodents may already be calling your house “home.”
🐭 1. Strange Noises in the Walls or Ceiling
What It Sounds Like: Scratching, scurrying, or gnawing—especially at night.
Where You’ll Hear It: Attics, behind walls, or in drop ceilings.
Why It Matters: Rodents are nocturnal and most active when the house is quiet.
💩 2. Droppings in Hidden Areas
What to Look For: Small, dark pellet-shaped droppings—often found in pantries, cabinets, under sinks, or along baseboards.
Pro Tip: Fresh droppings are soft and dark; old ones are dry and crumbly. The fresher they are, the more active your infestation.
🐾 3. Grease Marks and Tiny Footprints
Rodent Highways: Mice and rats often travel the same paths every night, leaving behind dark, greasy marks along walls or floorboards.
Tracking Tip: Sprinkle a bit of flour near suspected entry points—tiny tracks will reveal their secret routes.
🧀 4. Chewed Packaging or Wires
What They Damage:
• Cereal boxes and pet food bags
• Electrical wires (major fire hazard!)
• Wood furniture or structural beams
Rodents constantly chew to keep their teeth from overgrowing, often causing expensive damage along the way.
🏠 5. Nests Made from Shredded Materials
What They Use: Paper, fabric, insulation, and even dryer lint.
Where You’ll Find Them: Behind appliances, inside cabinets, in wall voids, garages, or attics.
Finding a nest is a sure sign of a growing rodent family.
🚨 Bonus: Your Pet Is Acting Weird
Cat or dog pawing at the wall? Sudden barking at the ceiling? Pets often sense rodents before you do. Trust their instincts.
Why It’s Crucial to Act Fast
Rodents reproduce quickly—a single pair of mice can produce dozens of offspring in just a few months. Left untreated, an infestation can lead to:
• Contaminated food and surfaces
• Allergies and asthma flare-ups
• Structural damage and fire hazards
• Increased risk of ticks, fleas, and lice carried by rodents
Serving Morris, Warren, Sussex, and Hunterdon Counties, Hennebry Pest Solutions offers expert rodent control that targets the source—not just the symptoms. We provide full-home inspections, humane removal, entry-point sealing, and ongoing prevention plans.
Hear a scratch? See a dropping? Don’t wait.
Contact Hennebry Pest Solutions today for discreet, fast, and effective rodent removal in Northern New Jersey.
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