Get A Cat
This is the NUMBER ONE way to keep out unwanted rodent pests, Cats are designed to kill mice and rats. It’s how they’ve made their living for thousands of years. There is no more effective prevention measure than to keep a cat (or two) in your home. However, some people don’t like cats and in the final analysis, indoor cats can only do so much. There are still untold numbers of mice outside just waiting for the opportunity to scurry into your nice, clean, temperature controlled home. Keeping them out is the real first step in rodent control. Stray cats can often help. Just letting stray cats traverse your yard without interference can provide you a FREE mouse elimination service. Even if you’re not a fan of our feline friends, the price is right..Keep It Clean
Limiting food supplies is critical to keeping mice away. Wiping up kitchen crumbs nightly and keeping floors clean is a must. Leaving food particles on counters and floors is just an open invitation for mice and other pests to make themselves a fixture in your life. Cleaning counters with a 10% bleach solution not only will repel mice but the odor keeps insect pests away as well. Limiting food to just the kitchen makes for easier clean-up and goes a long way in helping you to keep mice and rats out of your house.Tidy Up The Clutter
Mice and other rodents do not like to travel over open spaces. They are much more comfortable running along the edges walls. If there is cover for the mouse to travel in, all the better. Remove any wood piles, leaf piles, childrens’ toys, outdoor tools like rakes, shovels etc from around the outside of the house. The more open an area is, the less appealing it is to rodents. Trim back bushes, shrubs, or flowers that are directly against the foundation. Again, the less clutter there is, the less of a pest problem you will have. Relocate or remove bird feeders. We know, birds are a nice addition to a backyard, however, the spilled seed from feeders is a huge draw to rodents, especially mice. Don’t give any unpleasant critters a reason to be drawn to your yard. Prevention is much easier that trying to deal with a problem later.Call A Professional Exterminator
Everybody has limits on what they can take. One or two mice might make some people extremely uncomfortable while others couldn’t care less until the numbers increase to the point of a major infestation. Additionally, it takes time and money to try and do the job yourself but without the proper knowledge of products and the habits of rodents, you will probably not be able to completely remove your mouse or rat problem. Sometimes, a professional is your best bet.Professional exterminators are licensed in the states that they service. They are tested regularly by state agencies in the use of pesticides and traps and their knowledge of potential human hazards. A professional exterminator will also know the most effective and time saving strategies for getting rid of nuisance pests. A truly professional company will also be insured.
It may cost a little more to have a pro come out to get rid of mice but in the long run, it is worth it. Pro’s can solve the problem more quickly and more completely than the average homeowner. Do yourself a favor and hire a pro when you can.