How to get rid of mice?
A mouse is a small rodent which has a pointed snout, small rounded ears, a body-length scaly tail and a high breeding rate. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse. If you see one mouse, guess what…they are not alone. There is always more than one. Inspect the area and check to see if there are any openings. Remember, mice can squeeze into any small hole due to their body structure. Look for mice tracks or mice droppings. Get rid of all human and pet food that the mice may be feeding on. Set mouse traps or place mouse bait all around. If you can’t seem to control the problem, call an expert.
TIP: Put your trash cans as far away as possible from your home. Mice smell it and get attracted to your house.
A few steps which the EPA recommends are:
Seal cracks and holes in the house that can allow mice to enter.
Remove food sources that may attract them, such as trash, pet food or fallen fruit from trees.
Get a housecat.
Capture mice with live traps and move them far from the home.
Use snap traps with sensitive triggers that are more likely to kill quickly.
Glue traps are unlikely to kill mice quickly, but can be effective. Keep them in place for at least five days so mice become accustomed to them.
Repellent sound devices may or may not work, but are designed to annoy mice with a high-frequency sound that humans can’t hear.
Poison bait boxes can be used as a last resort.
