Spring Wildlife Spotlight: Raccoons in the Home
As winter loosens its grip on Connecticut, the signs of spring are hard to miss—warmer days, longer evenings, and nature slowly coming back to life. But with the season’s arrival also comes a spike in wildlife activity. Animals that were laying low through the cold months are now on the move, searching for food, mates, and places to nest. Unfortunately, homes, barns, and sheds often make the perfect spot.
Unlike some other animals, mice and rats don’t take a break during winter—but when spring hits, their breeding activity increases. This means more movement, more damage, and a higher chance of spotting signs of rodents inside your home. If they find food, warmth, and water, they’ll settle in fast.
How Mice and Rats Get Inside
Rodents can squeeze through incredibly small gaps—mice need just a quarter of an inch, and rats not much more. Cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes or wires, broken vents, and garage doors that don’t seal tight are all common entry points. Once they’re in, they’re hard to get rid of without professional help.
What Mice Do Once Inside
Mice and rats build nests in walls, basements, attics, and behind appliances. They’ll chew through boxes, insulation, and wiring—and leave droppings along their travel routes. You might hear scratching in the walls at night or find food containers gnawed open. These pests reproduce quickly, so one or two rodents can turn into a full infestation in a matter of weeks.
When Mice and Rats Move In, the Risks Add Up Fast
Rodents pose serious health risks. They can spread diseases like hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis through their droppings, urine, or contaminated food. Their constant gnawing also creates fire hazards if they chew through wires. Beyond the damage, having rodents in your living space is just unsanitary—and once they’re in, DIY traps usually aren’t enough to control the problem. And unfortunately, if they die inside your walls, the smell is awful.
If you’ve spotted droppings, heard scratching, or seen signs of chewing, it’s time to take action. At American Bio-Tech, we identify how rodents are getting in, remove them safely, and seal up entry points to keep them out for good.
Call American Bio-Tech today at (860) 355-1231 to schedule a rodent inspection or treatment.