Mice are a big problem in household as they ransack the household by damaging structures and contaminating food materials. The trouble is that they are hard to catch because they are stealthy, swift and crafty. They will get in to your homes through the tiniest of the holes and crevices and settle down to raise colonies of mice. They will tread on your surface and leave feces, hair and urine that are highly contaminative and can spread diseases quickly among family members. Besides diseases and food and property loss they also leave a stench in the house which highly unpleasant. You have no option left but to exterminate them but must get it done by professional mouse removal Barrie like BBPP, the most effective mice exterminators in the area.
Use reusable mouse traps to catch mice
You can use reusable mouse traps to catch them. it is one of the many home remedies that you could opt for and it is quite effective in catching mice. These are effective traps to catch mice species like House Mouse and Deer Mouse which is largely found in Canadian homes. They are quite useful because you can reuse them without them using their efficiency. But it is important that the traps are cleaned thoroughly because the above mentioned mouse species are capable of contaminating surfaces with their contact. They carry deadly Hantavirus which is potentially life threatening and other diseases these mice can spread include bubonic plague, Salmonellosis, and rat bite fever. This being the case you should be careful with the reusable mouse traps and clean them with appropriate disinfectants so no trace of the above infection if left on the trap.
How to clean reusable mouse traps?
Use a spray gun to douse the mouse trap with disinfectant which is actually 10% bleach and 90% water solution. Let the sprayed solution sit on the trap for about 10 minutes and remove the dead mouse with gloved hands. Drop it in a plastic bag and dispose it off in the trash can. This done, start wiping the trap with paper towel and clean it dry. Remove the gloves and dispose it off the same way and then clean your hands with soap or detergent. Now the trap is ready for reuse and make sure to follow the instructions strictly on how to use the mouse trap for best results.
Prevent mice from entering home
Using reusable mouse traps to get rid of mice from home is an excellent idea but it is effective only if the infestation is small. You can get rid of half a dozen mice with them but larger than that will become unmanageable. Besides laying traps you should also prevent entry of mice in to your home by sealing all possible entries and exits in the house. Removing clutter, cleaning kitchen and other surfaces off food particles and smell, plugging holes and crevices with impenetrable steel mesh will prevent mice making attempts of breach in to your homes.
Call professional mouse control
If the infestation is big and unmanageable you should call professional mouse control such as BBPP, the most efficient pest control Barrie in and around the town. You can use their number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com to get in touch with them.