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Chewed holes in food bags?
Ragged holes in cereal boxes, bread bags or pet food usually point to mice. Look nearby for droppings to confirm it.
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Most likely
Mice and rats
Call todayThis spreads or does harm quickly. The sooner a pro sees it, the smaller the job.
How to tell
- Holes with rough, chewed edges near the bottom of packages.
- Crumbs or shredded cardboard on the shelf.
- Droppings or grease marks along the back of the cabinet.
Do this now
- Throw out anything that was chewed.
- Store dry food in sealed hard containers.
- Clean the shelf with disinfectant.
Avoid
- Don't put poison bait where kids or pets can reach it.
When to call a proCall once you've confirmed droppings or see damage again after cleaning up.
Call (855) 424-9709
Safety first
While you sort it out
- Keep kids and pets away from nests, droppings and bait.
- Don't spray a nest or set off foggers.
- Wear gloves to clean droppings; never sweep them dry.
- Sting with trouble breathing? Call 911 first.
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