Droppings from small mammals such as rodents and bats can look similar to homeowners. This can make it challenging to tell what type of critter has entered your home and what pest control methods to employ. If you are not sure which unwelcome visitor you are dealing with, the following information can help you determine which dropping is in your home and how you can safely rid yourself of the unwanted intruder. 

Am I Dealing With Mice Or Bat Droppings?

How Can I Tell?

Also known as guano or scat, bat and mouse droppings are both black-colored. Mouse pellets feature an oblong shape and are found in scattered patterns throughout an infested home, such as in the basement, kitchen, or garage. The excrement often features rodent hairs and one or two pointed ends. Fresh droppings have a shiny appearance, while old versions are hard and dull-looking. Additionally, they are usually between one-eighth to one-quarter inch in size.

Bat droppings may look like mouse excrement at first glance; however, there are distinct differences upon closer inspection. First, bat droppings are larger than mouse ones—from one-quarter to one-half inch long. It also appears in piles where the bat nests instead of in scattered patterns. And because bat droppings include undigested insects, they feature rough textures. Ends are blunt instead of pointed and the insect remains are usually visible.

Can Pest Control Experts Remove Them Safely?

Yes. If you have bats, exterminators will perform detailed inspections to identify the species and seal all entryways. Bat exclusion, or allowing them to exit your home without the ability to return, generally works better than removal methods. If you have mice, your pest control experts will set no-kill traps to relocate the critters. They also identify access points and seal them to prevent mice from coming back. They’ll provide professional advice as well, such as ways to seal accessible entry points year-round.

Eliminate these or other animals from your home with pest control services from Safeguard Pest Control in Sutter Creek, CA. The exterminators use no-kill methods to remove rodents and pests from area homes and businesses for affordable rates. This company serves residents in Amador, El Dorado, Tuolumne, and Calaveras counties. To schedule an appointment, call (209) 267-1200 or visit them online for service information.