Many homeowners want to know is it enough to own a pet cat at home to keep Maryland rat and mice away. Although there are so many innocent and lovely pets around the world, people still consider cats their first preference in the US to deal with rodent infestation.



There is no doubt to say that Baltimore cats can control the population of rats and mice in your premises, but it doesn’t mean that it is the best solution for your needs. Note that mice produce at a very fast rate and they are difficult to control for a cat. Also, rats carry harmful diseases that can get transferred to a predator cat when it feeds on an infected rodent. You will be surprised to know that rats are capable enough to detect the presence of predators such as cats and dogs by just smelling their scent from nearby locations. But it doesn’t mean that you can have a rodent-free home by just owning a pet cat. When rats and mice find enough food source in your home and their nests appear cozier inside, they will preferably stay inside.

A cat can control rat and Maryland mice movements inside the home, but this pet cannot target them in basements, attic, ceilings, and walls. Experts reveal that mice can reproduce at a rate of 40 to 60 offspring per year; however, in few cases, it can be much higher. Offspring also become able to reproduce within next six weeks of their birth. It means you will have several hundred mice in your house within very less time. So, it will be difficult to control for your cat as well.

When a Baltimore cat catches a mouse or rat, it will immediately consume it. Now, your cat is under the risk of disease that a mouse and rat often carries. It is well proven that rats and mice that keep on roaming inside home bring the huge risk of diseases to pets and humans in the premises. One of the most complicated diseases that can transfer from rats to cats is Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. The amount of rat/mice reduction, a cat, can lead to in your house can further lead to the diseases that get transferred to this pet.

In case if you have a rodent infestation in the home; whether you have a pet or not; the best idea is to call professional rodent removal company. These professionals know right techniques to deal with rodents and will take them away safely from your home. Some homeowners also try to use home-based remedies to get rid of mice and rat. You can use peppermint oil and mint plants to scare them away from your home. Mothballs are also effective enough to scare these rodents. However, once these rodents run away from your premises, the next task is to seal all the entry points so that they do not find a path to return. Professional rodent removal company can provide you complete assistance to keep your house free from troubles.

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