Today, I found that the wrapped loaf of white bread in our pantry was mauled. About half of it was missing, and presumably eaten by something. Closer inspection revealed a 1.5" hole in the plastic bag on the bread (GROSS). Is this a mouse? Roaches? I haven't found any pests or droppings of any kind in my house, and we don't have pets. The bread was stored off the floor on a shelf in our pantry. No other food appears to have been similarly affected. I am so grossed out and want to prevent this from happening again.
2007-12-29 12:58:17 · 18 answers · asked by Dallas 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like a rodent mouse or even a rat.
2007-12-29 13:02:24 · answer #1 · answered by ziggy_brat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely sounds like a mouse (or mouse community). I would personally set out some mouse poison which should take care of it within a few days (be sure to put some under the sink). My friend would call a professional exterminator--they'll locate where the mice got in and plug the holes for you.
2007-12-29 13:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lacey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rat or mouse! I went today and bought some thing you plug into the electrical outlet sends out sound waves we cannot hear and gets rid of all pest and mice. I bought a home kit it had 5 of them in there and it is enough for my whole house including garage. My friend did this she does not even have spiders or crickets or anything now. Good Luck! P S Walmart 22.59 plus tax!
2007-12-29 13:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by lori_love_emmalee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing you have a Habitrail? These cages are positively horrible, as they don't supply enough space. I'd get a decent sized wire cage. Also, he is most probably bored so take him out at 7-10pm every night. Take him out in the hamster ball and keep him running in there for a max. of 15 minutes. Give him a bit of veg, such as cucumber. Keep him busy! Get him a hamster wheel if he doesn't already. Hamster wheels are excellent. Also, check his teeth. They might be a bit long, so consider taking him to the vets to get them cut, if they're long. Good luck! x
2016-05-27 21:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by luz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The description given implies that a large rodent , squirrel or a raccoon ! If you live in an area where construction is occurring it may have displaced any of the creatures listed above ; you may require the professional services of an exterminator - although the size inferred by your description is somewhat alarming .
Good luck !
2007-12-29 13:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not been able to catch whatever is in my house. I'll try the peanut butter. this rodent, whatever it is, has taken 2 bars of soap from my bathroom sink and took 1 box of D Con rat poison, no signs of where it took it & gnawed thru a plastic container that contained chemicals for the septic tank & took all the chemicals . WHAT DO I DO ???
2015-03-30 06:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by Sylvia Caballero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a squirrel, or a rat, maybe a raccoon. I'm leaning more towards the squirrel. Raccoon would pull the whole loaf off off of the shelve.
2007-12-29 13:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by Alice C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand how a rodent can chew a 1.5" hole in the
bag, but after it ate a "half loaf of bread," How did it get "out"
the 1.5" hole? Unless it made several trips. Set up your video
camera, and catch it on film. <}:-})
2007-12-29 13:12:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. Armadillos are bad in this part of Texas
2007-12-31 14:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by Lon R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a rat!
Get a trap and put it right next to the bread with some peanut butter on it and this is what you should find...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/creditwrench/43624068/
2007-12-29 13:16:57 · answer #10 · answered by dannywild1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋