In the heart of Manhattan, the Upper West Side stands as a symbol of comfort, charm, and historic appeal. With tree-lined streets and brownstone buildings, it's easy to forget that even here, pest problems lurk in the shadows.
Beneath the polished surfaces of apartment lobbies and behind the walls of renovated kitchens, tiny invaders often find their way inside. These uninvited guests aren’t just annoying—they’re persistent and destructive. Mice are among the most common household pests in urban environments. Their adaptability and small size make them especially suited to life in tightly packed neighborhoods.
Cities are ideal for rodent survival. Every block presents opportunities for food, shelter, and warmth. In residential buildings, mice can access multiple apartments through tiny openings. Older architecture often leaves gaps in the structure, offering easy paths for them to travel between floors or walls. Garbage chutes, poorly sealed doors, and cracked baseboards also create direct highways into your home. These rodents aren’t picky. They’ll nest behind refrigerators, inside storage closets, or even inside rarely used drawers. And once inside, they’re hard to remove without proper action.
Rodents may be small, but the risks they carry are significant. They are known carriers of bacteria and viruses, such as Salmonella and Hantavirus. When they rummage through pantries or crawl over kitchen surfaces, they can leave behind harmful contaminants. For families with children or pets, this risk becomes even more serious.
