Category: Pests

Introduction

Did you know that having mice in your house not only lead to the destruction of your properties but also possess a risk to your health? Not only can they chew your important documents and clothes but they are also viruses, bacteria, parasites and diseases carriers. That is why there is dire need of getting rid of them. Below are some sure ways of getting rid of mice

How to rid your home of mice

There are so many ways that are both modern and traditional ways of dealing with mice. Here are 7 of them:

Use of a mouse deterrent spray

These sprays are usually natural. They are made from pepper and therefore are not a health hazard. They include peppermint oil, ammonia, and hot sauce. Using ammonia, for example, may leave the mice thinking that a predator like a cat is around. This is because ammonia is a component of urine. Hence these sprays assist in scaring the mice away.

Try a mouse trap

Traps are a cheap way of getting rid of mice. They go for as little as four dollars and are a reliable way of catching mice. You need to carry out an investigation on the sleeping points of the mice and place the traps strategically. If the number of mice is high, you may require several traps. Those hiding places may include behind furniture, inside walls, closets, garages, and under clutter piles.

Seal food sources

Make sure your cooking pans and food dishes are well covered after food have been served. Avoid storing your edibles in plastic or cardboard containers since rats can eat through them. Instead, use glass and wooden containers. On top of that, keep away your pet leftovers as soon as it is done with feeding. Remove all the debris from the house.

Seal entry points of the mice accordingly

Sealing cracks and holes that may be letting in the mice is probably the best way to get rid of mice in your house. This is because after you do this the mice will lack entry to the house and if there were some that were already in, you could easily deal with them. You can use cement or steel wool to close these entry points.

Seek the help of a cat

Cats and mice are worst enemies. Keeping a cat in the house scares the mice away. Cats also feed on them reducing their population in your house. However, cats do not completely get rid of mice. This is because they cannot fit in some mice hiding places like the crawl space and basements. Mice also reproduce too fast for the cat to put up.

Keep your surfaces clean

Mice love dirty surfaces and lack of proper sanitation may attract them in huge numbers. It is, therefore, important to keep your kitchen and the entire house clean. Ensure that you wash the dishes after eating and avoid piling dirty clothes on the floor. Also, empty your dustbin regularly.

Use of poison bait

Poison bits are of two types; non-toxic and rodenticide poison baits. Non-toxic baits are used to lure the mice whereas rodenticide poison baits are used to kill them. The rodenticide is highly toxic, and if consumed by your pets, it may lead to death. It is also a threat to your life and the life of your young ones.