Mouse is capable of producing babies every 3 or 4 weeks and each time a female can deliver a dozen litter. Mice are parasite that live in your home and eat resources. They don’t stop at that buy will also contaminate food materials and damage household items and structures. If it is not enough they will also bring in deadly diseases to haunt the family members. If your home is infested with mice you can say goodbye to sound sleep and peace. Mice infestation in your attic can prove to be tough challenge and you may have to carry out the following to detect and remove them from the place. It is better left to the professional expertise of BBPP, the most experienced mouse exterminator Maple and also serving nearby towns.
How to remove mice from attic?
First you must confirm that mice are lodging in your attic and that you can do by listening to their chatter and sound made by their movements. You may not hear sound or movement all the time and not hearing does not mean they are not there. Observe the following in and around attic:
- Mouse droppings, look like black colored tiny pellets that are about the size of a rice grain
- Sign of urine stains
- Sighting of shredded paper, fibrous material or cotton or other stuffing in secluded places
- Mouse runways that become visible to eyes along insulation
- Tiny holes going down the insulation or wall crevices
- Gnaw marks on the woodwork, chewed plastic material, clothing and cardboard boxes
These are sure signs of mice infestation and are confirmed detection that your surface has been occupied and contaminated. Identify the entry points and analyze how mice would get access to the attic. Mice may enter attic through the following:
- Gaps around utility pipes, dryer vents and other utilities
- Water taps located outside
- Air conditioner ducts and connections
- Loose sidings
- Cracks or voids in foundation
- Gaps under doors and windows
- Trees branches near roof
These are possible entry points for mice that they will use to reach your attic. These points need to be checked thoroughly and sealed for mice entry.
How to rid of attic mice?
- Attic may prove tricky, but you can lure mice out of its hiding place by laying food traps. Mice are suckers for cheese or butter oriented food items and you can use them in the trap.
- Seal entry or exit points to attic and use steel wool or caulk to plug holes and crevices
- You can seal bigger openings with sheet metal, mortar or industrial strength hardware clothing as they are hard to chew
- Use weather proofing under doors and make sure screens fit windows tightly
- Cut tree branches that are close to your structure and trim bushes and thickets nearby
- Make your food storage area mouse-proof. Use metal containers and glass jars to store food and seal them tightly.
Call professional help
If you are unable to contain or capture attic mice after all these, opt for professional mice exterminators like BBPP, the best pest control Maple and they will do it effectively and safely. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or email to info@bbppcanada.com and get as free quote.