Personal cars are favorite mode of transport for owners whether it is a short trip to the local attraction or a long trip to nearby town with friends. Cars offer welcome space to passengers anticipating a jolly trip however not all passengers are invited in to a car. We are talking about rodents who come uninvited and stay there to breed and multiply. Situation can become very bad if remedial action is taken immediately because rodents like rats and mice can spread contamination, diseases and destroy car components. If you suspect mice infestation in your car call a professional rodent exterminator Brampton such as BBPP, the best pest control company in the town as well as for other towns that are close by to remove.
How to keep mice away from car
- Clear parking area
Search the parking area for possible rodent hideouts. Look for bushes and thickets nearby because the make ideal nesting place for rodents. In cities parking lots may not have grass but mice can hide in clutter accumulated in the area such as cardboard boxes and trashcans that are unattended. In all, just clear the area of debris and keep the area hygienic and uncluttered. When rodents do not find hideouts they will move away to another place.
- Make the place food free
Mice need food to survive so make the parking area as well as your car free of food items. Do not leave half eaten food or food packets inside the car, because it will attract rodents. They will keep away from your car if they find no food in side. If you are parking your car in your own personal garage then make the place absolutely food free. Children litter car with food crumbs when they ride and by removing them using a vacuum cleaner you can make your car food free and then mice free.
- Keep the lights on
Rodents like dark and murky places where they can easily hide so do not create an environment like this or mice will take over. You can consider switching on your garage light during nights and make sure that the place is bright with light. Mice do not like to sleep in brightly lit environment. You can open the car hood during day time to let in sunlight and mice won’t choose your car to build nests.
- Close entry points
Hunt for entry places that allow rodents access to the garage as well as inside the car. If you find gaps under garage door fix door sweeps to close them. Search for entry points in the car and your mechanic can provide you with useful inputs on this. Once you find these entry points block them with steel wire mesh. While doing this keep in mind that mice can easily squeeze into tiniest holes.
- Keep car engine running
If you have car which is stationary in your garage for long time it will make potential hiding place for rodents. If so, start the engine and let it roar for some time, and mice will run away if it is already there.
All the above ideas are meant for eliminating a mouse or a couple of them. This won’t work if the infestation is thick with rodents. You will need professional pest control Brampton such as BBPP, the best rodent extermination team in the town and for other nearby towns. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or info@bbppcanada.com.