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Droppings in a kitchen drawer?
Small dark droppings shaped like grains of rice in drawers, cabinets or under the sink almost always mean mice. Where there are fresh droppings, mice are active now.
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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
- Pellets about 1/4 inch long with pointed ends.
- Fresh ones are dark and soft; old ones are gray and crumble.
- Often next to chewed packaging or shredded paper.
Do this now
- Move food into glass or hard plastic containers.
- Wear gloves, spray droppings with disinfectant, wait 5 minutes, then wipe up.
- Note where you find them; it tells the pro where mice travel.
Avoid
- Don't sweep or vacuum droppings dry; it stirs up dust.
- Don't leave pet food out overnight.
When to call a proCall if you find fresh droppings more than once, or in more than one room.
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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