Serving the Denver Metro Area from Castle Rock to Boulder​

Signs You Might Have Mice

Droppings:

• Very small
• Along the wall or in cupboards
• Sometimes urine can be found

Feeding

• Gnaw through packages
• Carry food to stash in nest

Damage

• Gnaw on seemingly random objects
• Gnaw to make entrances/exits to nest
• Carry away soft material

Sounds

• Scratching and skittering is most often heard
• Sometimes squeaking can be heard

Doesn’t match the signs you see? Return to Pests Page.

If you think you have a mouse problem, please call or contact Animal & Pest Control Specialist, Inc, serving homes across the Front Range, including Denver, Evergreen, and Castle Rock.

Mice Nuisance Concerns:

• Can squeeze into 1/4 inch openings, giving many entry points
• They love to nest in dresser drawers, closets, garages, kitchens, pantries, bathrooms, furniture, etc. They will gnaw on anything, including electrical wires, books and furniture.
• Carry diseases such as salmonella

Mice Removal:

• APCS will set up bait stations, using anything from blocks, pellets to seeds
• Do not vacuum or sweep droppings—can spread bacteria
• Cleanup is offered.

General Information about Mice:

• Nocturnal
• Usually will only travel no more than 30 feet away from their nest or food
• Have 5-10 litters per year consisting of 5-6 babies per litter