Why do hamsters (wild voles) appear in apartments and how to safely remove them?

Although many people consider hamsters to be pets, in reality, wild voles , which resemble small hamsters in appearance, are the most common pests that enter homes. During the winter season and early spring, they actively seek out warmer places, making apartments, pantries, and basements ideal places to hide and feed.

To avoid a more serious infestation, it is important to know why these rodents appear and what actions to take.

Why do wild voles get into apartments?

1. Cold weather

When it gets cold, they seek warmth and food - apartments are ideal for this.

2. Open walkways

Voles easily enter through:

  • cracked walls,

  • ventilation holes,

  • floor and pipe gaps,

  • cracks in balconies and staircases.

3. Food sources

Crumbs, open containers, trash cans, bird or pet food.

4. Storage areas

Storage rooms with boxes, fabrics, and papers are great places for nests.

What danger do wild voles pose?

  • Contaminates food with its feces.

  • Transmits pathogens (salmonellosis, hantavirus, etc.).

  • It can corrode electrical wires and pose a fire risk.

  • It reproduces quickly – one vole can breed several times a year.

  • Leaves an unpleasant smell and noise at night.

How to recognize that there are voles in the apartment?

  • Small spots of feces in corners or cabinets.

  • Damaged food packages.

  • Scattered nest remnants – scraps of paper and fabric.

  • Light rustling is heard at night.

  • Small, round bites on foods.

What to do if you notice voles?

  1. Seal all cracks and gaps.

  2. Clean all food storage areas.

  3. Store food in tightly closed containers.

  4. Use traps , but avoid household poisons due to the danger to children and pets.

  5. Contact Dezis.lt if the infestation is larger or recurring.

Professionals identify active areas, use certified tools, and ensure long-term results.

Why is it worth choosing Dezis.lt?

  • Many years of experience in rodent control.

  • Safe and effective measures.

  • Possibility of combining deratization with disinfection.

  • Prevention plan for the entire season.

Conclusion

Wild voles in apartments are not only an unpleasant but also a dangerous phenomenon.
Quick response and professional assistance will help protect your home, health, and food safety.
Dezis.lt is always ready to help you solve the problem from start to finish.
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