Pests are more than just a nuisance—they pose health risks, cause property damage, and can multiply rapidly if left untreated. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t realize they have a pest infestation until it’s too late.
So how can you tell if your home is secretly under attack? Here are the Top 10 Signs Your Home Has a Pest Infestation—and why you should act fast.
🐾 1. Unusual Droppings or Urine Stains
One of the most obvious signs is finding pest droppings. Rodents, cockroaches, and even bats leave behind small pellets or stains in corners, under sinks, and in drawers.
⚠️ Mouse droppings look like black rice, while cockroach droppings are tiny and pepper-like.
🚪 2. Gnaw Marks or Chewed Wires
Rodents love to chew. If you notice:
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Gnawed furniture or baseboards
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Damaged electrical wires
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Holes in food packaging
…it’s time to call in a professional. Chewed wires can even pose a fire hazard.
👃 3. Strange or Foul Odors
Certain pests give off strong smells. For example:
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Rats/mice leave a musky, urine-like odor
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Cockroach infestations produce an oily, musty smell
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Dead pests trapped inside walls create a strong decaying odor
🐜 4. Visible Pest Sightings
Seeing pests during the day—especially cockroaches or rodents—is a major red flag. These pests are nocturnal, so if they’re out in the open, the infestation is likely severe.
🧱 5. Mud Tubes or Sawdust Trails
For termites:
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Mud tubes on walls or near the foundation are a sign of subterranean termites.
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Tiny wood pellets or sawdust-like frass signal drywood termites.
Termite infestations can remain hidden for months but cause costly structural damage.
🦟 6. Buzzing or Scratching Sounds
Unusual noises coming from ceilings, walls, or under the floor may indicate:
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Rats or mice nesting
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Insects swarming
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Bats fluttering in roof spaces
💡 7. Grease Trails or Smudges
Rats and mice follow the same paths repeatedly, leaving greasy marks or smudges along walls, floors, and pipes.
🕳️ 8. Holes or Nesting Materials
Shredded paper, fabric, or insulation found in corners or storage areas may be signs of nesting. Rodents and some birds build nests inside attics, storage rooms, and even behind appliances.
🐞 9. Increased Pest Activity at Night
If you hear scratching, scuttling, or buzzing sounds at night, it could be pests moving freely when you’re asleep. Use a flashlight to inspect hidden corners or dark areas.
🪳 10. Skin Irritations or Bites
Waking up with unexplained bites, rashes, or itchiness may indicate:
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Bed bugs
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Fleas
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Mites
If you have pets, the infestation could be spreading from them to your family.
✅ Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
Pest problems rarely go away on their own—they only get worse. The earlier you detect and address them, the easier (and cheaper) it is to solve.
🛠️ Let the Professionals Handle It
At LicentokiL Pest Control, we specialize in:
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Thorough home inspections
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Effective treatments for termites, rodents, cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes, and more
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Eco-friendly and safe solutions for families and pets
Contact us today to schedule a pest inspection before a minor issue becomes a major infestation.
