Rodents are great nuisance to live with and the only way to stop them is maintaining and following effective guide lines on their extermination. In general you can use three principles that are prevent, identify and treat to eliminate them from your premises. How grown methods of mice extermination is for smaller population only, and you will require the services of BBPP, most successful mouse control services Vaughan if it is a larger occupation.
- Close entry points in your home with impregnable sealants and you will find steel wire mesh and caulk very effective. Steel wire mesh measuring 1/4″ x 1/4″ will be perfect
- Search for signs like rodent droppings near food storage, kitchen, behind fridge, under the sink etc.
- Use traps of your choice to bait and capture mice
- Remove attractions like food items from open shelves
- Install nesting boxes of barn owl to drive away mice naturally
Outdoor advice
- Do not keep compost near your main structure and keep the pile at a distance
- Do not plant ivy as it offers shelter and food for rodents who are fond of snails and slugs
- Keep height of grass at 2-inches and regularly mow the lawn to maintain the height Maintain at least a 2-foot space between bushes, shrubs, fences, and buildings. Also, remove tree limbs within 3 feet of a structure or roof.
- Resist from planting birdfeed as it is a potential attraction for rodents
- Keep BBQ and outdoor cooking areas clean
- Store firewood at a height of 2 feet from ground
- Keep recommended trash bins and keep them closed all the time till you dispose them off. Make it a point to remove garbage from your periphery daily
Indoor advice
- Keep cereals, chips and crackers in tightly closed containers. Do not keep them in thin plastic containers as mice can cut through effortlessly with their sharp incisors.
- Do not leave leftover food in open garbage bins and clean surface under the sink and keep it dry
- Overnight do not levee food in open and make sure to clean surfaces that were used for food preparation and cooking
- Keep cooking range clear of food spills
- Avoid leaving pet food outside and also remove all water sources
- Decongest your home space of fabric, papers, empty food boxes made of cardboard or paper and remove unwanted items and send them for landfills or recycling centers
- Repair pipes that leak water and also check pipe entry points on the wall for possible mice entry points
- Keep crawl spaces, attic, sink and cabinets in kitchen free of moisture
Use natural predators
Encourage the nesting of natural predators like owl and hawks and they will ensure that mice are thoroughly harassed and hunted and eaten. This may look add but it is very effective in keeping mice away from your periphery.
When you are sure that you have an infestation you can use the above given guidelines and advice to keep them in check or drive them away. The conventional ways of traps are quite effective when you have small rodent population but anything more than a dozen can be catastrophic and difficult to handle. Leave the task to professional mice exterminators like BBPP, the best Vaughan Pest Control Service in the town and for other towns located nearby. You can always contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote for mice removal.