Tips On Dealing With Mice And Rodent Problems

By Cliford Waluhan


You've seen the cute pink noses and whiskers. Mice are cute creatures, but one mouse often turns into an infestation of destruction as they nibble their way through electrical wires and insulation and leave their droppings everywhere. It can be very discouraging to reach for a box of something to cook and find a mouse has chewed through it. It is even worse to find the mouse is still in the package. But there are some helpful suggestions to help you get rid of a rodent nuisance from professional pest control Hopkinton MA.

We've all seen the traditional traps that you load with bait such as cheese or peanut butter. These work on a spring-release that is triggered by the mouse taking the bait. These are the most common solution.

You also have the option of using glue traps. This is not a very compassionate way to kill mice. This is because when the mice are caught, it gets stuck in place hence, it dies of starvation.

Having these animals like snakes or cats may help control some of the mouse population in your home as both enjoy a good meal of mouse. They are a touch-and-go solution, however, as you can't guarantee either can catch mice.

You can also keep various pets that eat mice. This includes having a cat or snakes. The only problem with this method is that it is not guaranteed, since you are not sure whether the pets will eat the mice or not. You can also opt to poison the mice. This often brings good results and it's a less cumbersome process.

The best solution is to prevent the mice from getting to your house in the first place. This is by hiring pest control company to spray your compound with repellent. These professionals will also seal any holes that rodents use to get into your house.




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