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How To Remove Mice From Your Home

23 March 2023

Evan Patterson

Mice can be an awful pest to deal with. They not only take your food, but they also take other things from your home to use for nesting material. They will also chew through just about anything they need to in order to get what they need to survive. These pests can also procreate to create an entire colony in your home, and before you know it, you'll have an infestation. These pests are difficult to get rid of once they infest your home. If you find that you are having a difficult time getting rid of these pests on your own, you should hire a professional pest control company to help you get rid of these pests. Read on for helpful tips to help you if you are attempting to get rid of these pests yourself.

Remove Their Source Of Food

By removing their source of food, you are removing their means to survive. If they no longer have food to eat, they will find somewhere else to live. If they are getting free food, they will continue to come back over and over again, moving into your home without a care for your personal space. You need to get rid of whatever food they have been consuming or store the food in an air-tight container to keep these pests from finding your food. If they aren't eating your food, but have found something else to consume, you need to get rid of this food source as well. Other food sources include bird seed, fertilizer, or even grass seed. If you have found that they are eating these, you need to store them properly.

Set Mouse Traps With Fresh Bait

Set traps using fresh bait to capture and exterminate these pests. There are different types of mouse traps available that can be used, including ones that allow the mouse to get into the trap, which is enclosed, but they are exterminated inside the trap. This way you don't actually see the mouse in the trap, and small children or pets will not be able to get injured by this type of trap. Set the traps and re-set them after you have caught a mouse using fresh bait each time to lure in more mice.

Make Repairs To Your Home As Needed

You need to repair your home where the mice have been getting into your home. They may have gained entry using a small crack or crevice around your house, and you need to make the necessary repairs to prevent a future infestation of these pests. 

If you have a problem with mice, you need to get started exterminating them before they go from a minor nuisance to a major infestation. Hire a professional pest control company to help you exterminate these pests. For more information on mouse removal, contact a professional near you.

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