York Wildlife Removal: Can You Smell Mouse Urine?

The skittering and scraping noises in the walls. The tiny, quarter-inch black droppings by your baseboards. You've noticed a few signs that your house may be hosting a group of unwanted guests: mice. Lately, you've noticed an odd smell in certain areas of your home and you're wondering if it's urine. Is it time to call wildlife control in York for mice removal? Can people smell mouse pee? And if the smell truly is urine, what can you do about it? Read on to discover how to determine the source of this smell and whether it poses a danger to you and your family.

Am I Smelling Mouse Urine in My Home?

Most people know what cat urine smells like: A noxious, everlasting scent that reeks of ammonia no matter how much you clean it. Mouse urine is different — it smells a bit like popcorn and isn't entirely unpleasant — but it's not an odour you want lingering in your home. It can signify the presence of multiple generations of mice and also alert you to the fact that they may be spreading disease within your home. Professionals can tell if what you're smelling is mouse urine. If you're unsure, it's important to call a wildlife control company to deal with the problem before it gets out of control. Mouse urine can spread disease and make your home unsanitary if not taken care of within a timely manner. 

How Can You Find Mouse Urine?

You can use a handheld black light to detect mouse urine. In the dark, it will look blue-white or yellow-white depending on the age of the urine. If you have indoor pets, be warned that you may see urine stains that have nothing to do with the mice. Similarly, you may notice other spilled liquids, detergents, and adhesives under the black light. It can be very difficult to assess for a mouse infestation (or another type of rodent pest living in your home) by yourself if you are untrained to do so. You may be able to use a black light to find spots and you might be able to tell apart the mouse urine from other spills by its "dribbling" pattern — but simply knowing that what you're smelling is mouse pee may not help you with mice removal! If at any point you are unsure of what to do, be sure to call in a professional. At Skedaddle, we've got you covered for both the detection of indoor pests and the ability to safely and humanely remove them from your space!

Is Mouse Urine Dangerous?

The urine itself isn't dangerous, and the smell doesn't pose a risk to you or your family — but the viruses that may be hiding in mouse urine or feces can make you very sick. Hantavirus, according to the CDC, can cause a fever, severe muscle aches, and respiratory problems in people of all ages. It's important to resist the urge to vacuum, sweep, or mop any mouse messes you find as disturbing them could cause the virus to spread. Additionally, do not try to touch the mice themselves, even if they are cute! Make sure that your children understand that the mice in your home are wild animals and not potential pets. You don't have to resort to cheap or dangerous traps that kill the mice to get rid of them, not only are traps inhumane, they are also ineffective Schedule professional and humane mice removal at your residence.

Contact Skedaddle for Wildlife Control in York

Mice can quickly multiply and infest residential properties. If you suspect that your house has a mouse problem, get in touch with Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control immediately to schedule your inspection. We offer free quotes and timely, experienced pest removal to return your home to safe, liveable conditions in no time!