When you get a pest control inspection, professionals will come to your home to look at your property, inside and out, to determine if there are any mice, rats, squirrels, or other unwanted pests living there. Here are some of the top reasons why you might want to get a pest control inspection.

1. You’re about to Make an Offer on a House

When you fall in love with a house and want to make an offer on it, it can be easy to let reason go out the window and buy without an inspection. But you should never buy a home without an inspection. You need to make sure that the plumbing, electrical, windows, foundation, and everything else is in working order. An inspection can protect your investment.

So it stands to reason that you shouldn’t buy a home without a pest control inspection, either. By having your potential new home inspected for pests and critters before you make an offer, you can make sure you’re not investing in a property that is infested with mice, rats, or other critters.

2. You Smell Terrible Odours in Your Home

Does it smell like death in your house? We’re sorry to say you might have decaying animal bodies hiding somewhere. Even other nasty smells, like feces, urine, or musk could be signs that you have unwanted pests in your home. Don’t just spray odour-eliminating products to try to mask the smell. Find out if you have a pest problem by setting up an inspection, then you can get rid of the problem.

3. You Hear Strange Sounds

Another great reason to get a pest control inspection? You hear strange sounds in your attic, your walls, your basement, or elsewhere. Though animals are good at hiding and you might not see them, even if you’re looking for them, they could still signal their presence through their gnawing, skittering, or squealing sounds. Don’t just ignore these sounds—get an inspection.

4. You See Signs of Animals

Even if you’re not smelling or hearing anything unusual in your home, you should still think about getting a pest control inspection if you see other signs that animals are, or have been, in your home. Some of these signs include grease marks or tracks left by mice and rats, droppings that aren’t from your pets, food that looks like it’s been compromised, like a torn bag or box in the cupboard, or a pile of materials bunched together, like a nest. Another serious sign of trouble: gnawed electrical wires.

Ignoring these signs can lead to serious issues. Unwanted pests could spread parasites and diseases to your family members and pets through their droppings or urine. They can contaminate your food while they’re snacking in your cupboards. They can cause house fires. And they can cause serious and costly property damage.

5. There Are Holes in Your Windows, Foundations, or Elsewhere

Have you noticed a dime-sized hole in your window screen? A tiny opening in your foundation? An entry point near your pipes? Even if these holes and tears might seem small and insignificant, they’re big enough to let rodents and other critters through. In fact, many might have already found their way into your home through these entry points. Get a pest control inspection to see if this is indeed the case. And if it is, your wildlife control company will also be able to repair and seal the openings to eliminate any future re-entry.

Getting a pest control inspection just makes good sense, especially in these five scenarios.

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