Mice Problems – Suggestions & Tips #125

July 10, 2015 by Grassroots Leave a Comment

mice problems

Do you have mice problems? If so, it can be a nightmare if not quickly put under control…when that mouse trap or two aren’t getting the job done.

In the fall, mice are looking for food and warmth, and what mouse wouldn’t prefer the inside of your house to outside. To keep them at bay, here are a few things you can try:

get rid of any potential food sources for mice
clean the inside of cupboards & use glass / metal containers for dry foods
seal any openings outside on the home’s exterior that would allow mice into your house
set out traps baited with peanut butter or chocolate
check traps often and if you don’t get any mice, relocate the traps.

There are different types of traps, some which kill and other that trap for release. You can also use poison bait, but you will want this in its own tamper proof container so that children, infants and pets can not be affected by them.

Be aware that mice can carry infectious diseases, so if they get into your food throw it away. Wear gloves when handling mice or traps, and wash your hands and affected areas after finishing up with any mice escapades.

If you are not gaining control, contact a licensed exterminator for further professional advice.

When inspecting buildings we are often asked questions concerning various topics. Some of these queries can relate to issues not within the scope of a typical inspection. That’s not to say that information about these topics would not be useful however. For that reason, we wanted to include information on some of these topics your further review.

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