Mice take refuge in homes when it gets colder outside and remain in concealed places building nests and breeding. They will increase in numbers before you know and by the time it would be very late as they might have done quite a lot of damage. At first instance as a precautionary measure you should deter them from entering your home so the infestation does not take place. There are several ways you can stop their entry in to your home or ways to capture them in case they are already in. these are few common measures that owners undertake when they see rodents like rats and mice bother them during sleep. Mice hardly venture out during day times because of the traffic that a house experiences at that time and make their move only at night and start hunting for food etc. It is crucial for you to deter them from entering your house, can you? You can consult expert rodent control services like BBPP, the most popular mouse exterminator Richmondhill with this regard.
How to deter mice from entering your home?
Mice are tiny and can get through even tinier holes and crevices on the walls and can squeeze through the gap between door and windows. You should keep this in mind while planting deterrents:
- Adopt a cat
Get a cat to catch mouse and they will do it effectively, when they are lured by cat litter near places where mice frequent. Keep the litter out of kids’ reach and the cat may not be an option if anyone in your home is allergic to cats.
- Plant traps
Set traps laced with butter, cheese etc., and the mice are suckers for these items and will certainly fall for it. Check the trap every morning because mice mostly venture out in the night and could come across one of the traps you have set for them.
- Block entries
Blocking possible entry points with steel wool, it will work nicely. Steel wool is impossible to chew and prove unpleasant for mice and will work as a great deterrent.
- Use duct tape
If there are holes where you cannot put steel wool or caulk you can use duct tapes to seal them. duct tape will be effective in cable entry points, under the sink, cupboards, pipe entries etc.
- Use strong scented oils
Mice are averse to the smell of strong essential oils and you can apply them on drawers, cupboards, doors, windows, and all entry points with a cotton ball saturated by the oils. Peppermint oil, clover oil or a hot pepper solution also can be effective and will deter mice.
How to deter mice if the infestation is high?
The above mentioned procedures are home remedies that you can do deter a small group of mice or a little family. A full blown colony is out of your comprehension and control. If your home is already infested by large number of mice your best chances of removing them is to contact professionals like BBPP, the most experienced pest control Richmondhill, and they will remove the infestation effectively from your premises. Call the number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote from the service.