Controlling A Mouse Problem

There is nothing like walking into your bedroom and spotting a mouse. Yes, mice can be a pretty big pest problem in your home, and it is important that you get rid of them as soon as possible. Mice are known to chew through electrical wiring and insulation. Perhaps the biggest reason you should get rid of the little beasts is because they carry Hantavirus, and this virus can be deadly to humans. There are a few different actions that you can take that will help you keep mice under control in your home. Here are three simple actions that can help you battle mice.

Traps

A very effective way to keep mice numbers low in your home is to trap them. The best way to trap a mouse is to find a high traffic area. These are areas with a lot of fecal pellets, but you can also look for grease stains along floorboards. Set the traps along the floorboard, with the bait toward the middle of the room. This will force the mouse to trip the trap before it gets the bait. For bait you will want to use the food that the mouse has been after, so if the mouse has been getting in your pantry and going after cereal, this is the best bait to use.

Seal Your Home

In order for a mouse to get into your home it has to have an entry point. Most of the time the mouse is going to come through a gap in the door or the window. So, it is a good opportunity for you to take and re-caulk your doors and windows. However, it is also very smart to seal up your foundation. Your basement or crawl space is a very good place to start sealing your house. Use a polymer sealant and seal up the entire basement or crawl space.

Professional

If you find that you simply are not able to get a handle on the mouse problem, there is no problem in calling a professional pest control service. They will be able to go in and eliminate the problem with very powerful chemicals. They are trained to understand exactly how the little rodents think and are often able to find the nest area that the mice are calling home. You will find that many of the top-notch companies are going to offer you a guarantee on their work, so if the mice come back, they will re-spray.  

For more information, contact a business such as Cooks Termite & Pest Control.