Let’s be serious:
nobody looks forward to the day when they find mouse droppings under the sink
or beside the refrigerator, and there is nothing more annoying than trying to
get to sleep at night, only to suddenly hear scurrying in the ceiling up
above. But more than that, nobody likes
the thought of having mice in the house that are living in the floor, the attic,
and hanging out in the pantry while you sleep. But don’t get too upset, because
Power Pest is here to help you tackle your mouse problem and get rid of your uninvited friends.
Myths about Mice
Even though mice
show up in a variety of different homes, situations, and environments, there
are still some common misunderstandings and misconceptions about mice and what
it means when you have a mouse in the house!
Myth 1: Mice Mean my
House is Dirty
The fact that mice
are regularly found in dumpsters, dirty buildings, and garbage disposal areas
isn’t because it’s dirty there, but because there is food. Similarly, when it
comes to your house, having a mouse doesn’t necessarily mean your house is
dirty, as much as it means there is access to food. At the end of the day, mice
just go where the food is.
Myth 2: There is Only
One Mouse
Mice don’t travel
alone, and there is rarely just one in your house. When you find the signs of a
mouse, it is important to act quickly because there is likely another – and it
is likely the opposite sex. This means
that without timely mouse control, you’ll be dealing with an entire mouse
family instead of just a couple of rodents.
Myth 3: My Cat Will
Kill the Mice
Not all cats kill
mice or are willing to help you out with your problem. Just because you have a
cat doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to not get mice. For that guarantee, you
need a professional mouse
exterminator to visit your Scarborough home.
Getting Rid of Mice
Now that you know
that mice invasions can happen to anyone in any home – not just garbage dumpsters
and dirty rundown buildings – it’s time to understand how to get rid of them. Because if there is one thing that is always true, it’s that getting rid
of mice and preventing them from returning is top priority. When it comes to
tackling your infestation, there are two stages you need to focus on to ensure
your Scarborough mouse
extermination project is a success!
Eliminating mice from
your house
The most important
thing to start with is to get rid of the current mice that are living in your
house. These are the ones that are
keeping you up at night, leaving a mess all over your attic, and breaking into
the packages in your cupboard. Not to
mention, the ones that are producing more mice at a rapid rate which contribute
to the problem. If you think there are
only a few mice to worry about, you can try some at home elimination methods:
Purchase them at your local hardware store and fill them with things such as
peanut butter or honey. Contrary to popular belief, mice don’t necessarily love
cheese as much as we thought, so opt for other more effective bait.
There are several ultrasonic sound devices you can purchase which you plug into
the wall. These emit an undesirable sound, detectable only by mice, which acts
as a deterrent.
Realistically,
most problems with mice and rodents are not easily tackled with single mouse
traps and need a professional mouse
control solution. This is the
only way to get to the root of the problem and prevent ongoing, worsening
issues.
Preventing mice from
getting in your house
In addition to
contacting an expert to focus on elimination, one of the big areas where a
professional can offer assistance is in prevention. When it comes to
eliminating your mouse problem, the bigger problem isn’t the mice themselves, but
where they are coming from and how they are getting in your house in the first place.
A professional mouse
extermination service is experienced in recognizing the signs and clues
of how mice are getting in. This may be through holes in the roof or ceiling,
through a hole in the foundation or under the house, or even through eaves and
gutters surrounding the house. Because mice are so small, the number of access opportunities
for them in a house is likely far more than you realized.
Blocking up one
hole just won’t work – they’ll find the next one and come back in. When you use
a professional, they can target all the potential areas, sealing off sources,
blocking holes, and cutting off all access. A mouse exterminator for your Scarborough home can
expose areas of damage that the mice have caused that you may not have even
realized. Things such as chewing through
insulation behind walls, chewing through wires in the ceiling, or simply
chewing through parts of the walls which are not visible from inside the
house. While this is an unfortunate thing
to reveal, the sooner you are aware of the destruction, the sooner you can fix
it, preventing bigger problems later.
One of the biggest
areas of prevention is in cleanliness. Implement a regular cleaning routine,
vacuuming and
mopping to remove crumbs and food residue, cleaning under the fridge, couch,
and other furniture and appliances, and emptying the garbage regularly. In addition, be sure to not leave any stray
food wrappers lying around, and if possible, store your exterior garbage bin
away from your house.
Another important
area of prevention is making sure the mice don’t have a way to get in! Seasonally,
and after bad storms, check to make sure there is no damage to your roof,
gutters or foundation; regularly visit the attic and basement to make sure
there is no evidence of mice presence that may not have yet permeated through
the rest of the house, and be mindful of any holes in walls around pipes or wiring.
Myths, prevention,
elimination and too much mice talk might have you finally understanding the severity
of the problem you have on your hands. And that’s when you call Power Pest Control. Our job is getting rid of your
problems and we are committed to doing it in a customer-targeted way that
personalizes the service to your situation. Reach out to us and set up to get your mouse problem under
control!
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