Mice and rats are pests that can pose a health risk to humans. They can carry diseases as well as contaminate food. They also cause structural damage to buildings generally by gnawing on wires, pipes, insulation, furniture, etc. Above all they have a few biological adaptations that make them successful as pests.
They are nocturnal animals, meaning they only come out at night when humans are asleep. Consequently, making it hard for people to notice their presence until the infestation is too big to be controlled by any other means than professional pest control services like Patriot Pest Control based in Jackson & Lansing, MI, as well as surrounding areas.