With spring nearing your horizon it is time to consider taking mouse prevention measures because infestation by mice and rats are dangerous to lives and property. Property damage by a house mouse is notoriously high considering the size of the rodent and it has the habit of constantly nibbling and gnawing at things that come in its way. Your House Mouse is also capable of spreading Hantavirus which is related to pulmonary diseases and early action on your part will prevent major tragedy in the house. Here are a few tips on how to prevent mouse infestation and if the infestation is already there you can call professional services like BBPP, the best mouse nest removal Richmondhill and get rid of the colony.
Be Proactive
Thankfully there are several tried and proved rodent elimination methods for mouse nest removal and by learning them you can easily stop mice from making in to your home.
Remove in-house rodents first
There are two easy way of getting rid of mice that is trapping and baiting. If you want to use the trap method you can use snap style traps which can quickly kill captivated mice. For the other method you will need tamper resistant bait station that will hold the captive and keep it in place for a long time. Place the traps and baits in areas where mice frequent. Trace mice droppings, urine and saliva stains place the traps over there. Also trace mouse runways and gnaw marks and keep the traps and baits nearby. Fences, foundation and ledges are some of the common paths for mice.
Seal gaps and holes
Seal all gaps and holes found in your structure using rodent-proofing material like steel wool balls, caulk etc. pay special attention to areas like doors, windows, vents, foundations, gaps in roof and ceiling, broken window panes etc. place mesh screen over windows and install door sweeps to seal the gap between doors and floor. Block all the possible entries by impenetrable or non-chewable material and rodents will go some other places.
Remove outdoor access
If you have trees near your walls and roof you should trim them and deny access to mice. Mouse is athletic and can climb tress and crawl over branches to get access to your roof. By cutting the branches or pruning them you can avoid that.
Remove clutter from yard
Rodents mostly camp outdoor areas like outhouse, barn, garbage pile, logs, shrubs and thickets. Remove all the debris scatted in your yard and store logs at a height of 2-feet or above. Giving access to the clutter means giving them hiding place where they could build nests.
Do not leave food outside
Food smell attracts rodents like rats and mice among other species. Your outdoor is a potential source for food items like fruits that have fallen on the ground. If you picnic in the garden or lawn clean up food crumbs after it is over. Setting up BBQ and hosting an outdoor party can attract rats and mice, the smell of roasting beef can be tempting to them. Mice have the habit of returning to the same place for food so make sure there is no food trace after the party is over.
Build a barrier
By erecting a mortar and brick wall you can prevent mice from fields coming in to your house. It does not have to be a big one and even a 2-feet wide wall can deter rodents. Use cement or crushed rock to build the wall.
In general clean your outdoors and practice daily cleaning of home surfaces especially where food is handled. By implementing these tips you can significantly stop them from coming in to your home. However if infestation takes place after doing all these, you must call BBPP, the most effective pest control Richmondhill to get rid of their nests. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.