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3 Effective Control Measures For Dealing With Mice

29 January 2019

Alide Oortwijn

Finding mice in your precious home is never an ideal scenario. In addition to being crafty, mice can cause health problems if bitten. The best way to handle these rodents is to take these control measures immediately. 

Identify and Seal Up Entry Points 

The reason why mice keep getting into your home is probably because there are weak points around your property. These entry points need to be addressed immediately so that your mice problem doesn't continue to exist or even get worse.

Some common areas to inspect include near windows, doors, attics, basements, and structural imperfections in your foundation. If any of these areas have cracks or crevices that mice could get through, you need to seal them up. This generally will require building additional structures or using materials to create a tight seal. Once you've done this, you can focus on mice that have already made their way inside. 

Safely Clean Up Fecal Matter 

Before you address the mice in your home, it's important to treat their fecal matter. It could cause bacteria to spread and, if you're not careful, cause your entire family to get sick. It's important to be cautious when cleaning up this fecal matter, though.

Equip yourself with clothes you don't mind throwing away after. Wear a pair of latex gloves as well so you don't spread bacteria all throughout your home. Once the fecal matter is scooped up and thrown in a trash can away from your home, be sure to disinfect the area with bleach. 

Set Out Live Traps 

Many homeowners don't like killing mice, even though they are uninvited guests. If you fall into this category, then you may want to just set out live traps instead of poisons and kill-traps. Live traps are made from durable steel that mice won't be able to easily bypass. They are also pretty effective, so long as you bait them appropriately.

Some great baits to use include peanut butter, nuts, jelly, honey, and syrup. Then, you need to place these traps in high-traffic areas where you've seen mice activity. With any luck, you'll catch the mice and can then safely transport them away from your home.

Mice can be a stressful pest to deal with for homeowners, but they don't have to control your life. All you need to do is make adjustments to your home, seal your home to prevent mice, and act fast before the mice breed and cause further destruction.

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