Identify mice and rats
House mice
Small and gray-brown, with droppings about the size of a grain of rice. They fit through a gap around a quarter inch wide and nest in wall voids and stored boxes.
Norway rats
Heavy-bodied and brown, with droppings roughly twice the size of a mouse's. They burrow along foundations and favor basements and ground-level spaces.
Signs you have mice and rats
- Droppings along baseboards and inside cabinets
- Gnaw marks on packaging, wiring, or wood
- Scratching in walls and ceilings after dark
- Dark, greasy rub marks along a wall
Why they come inside
Cold nights send rodents looking for warm shelter, and a garage with stored pet food or birdseed is a buffet. Utility lines and worn door sweeps are the usual openings.
How Go Go treats them
We inspect inside and around the foundation for entry points, treat active areas, and close openings wherever they can be closed. Established activity needs follow-up visits, and commercial kitchens can be placed on a documented program.
Covered by a protection plan?
Yes. Mice and rats are on the plan, so inspections catch new entry points before the cold weather pushes them in. See how plans work →
FAQ
Mice & Rats: common questions
How can I tell a mouse from a rat?
Size is the easiest way. Mouse droppings are small and rice-like, while rat droppings are larger and blunter. Rats are heavier and more likely near ground level.
Are traps enough?
Traps catch the rodents you can reach, but open entry points keep new ones coming. Exclusion is what ends the cycle.
Is it safe to clean up droppings myself?
Wet them down with disinfectant and wipe them up with gloves rather than sweeping or vacuuming, which puts dust in the air. If the amount is large, call us first.