Mice are associated with 3 destructive features and they are destruction and damage to assets, destruction and contamination of food materials and finally damage to healthy by means of deadly infections. You can’t find a single good feature which you can attribute to a mouse because of the above. Mice steal food at night when you are fast asleep and in the process spill food on the floor and contaminate them with their urine, feces and saliva. The act of stealing food by mice leads to the next damaging feature, spread of viruses like Hantavirus, salmonella, lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV), Lassa Fever, Plague, rat bite fever, Tularemia and others. With mice infestation you not only lose your food stock but also get infected in the aftermath. This is dangerous situation and need to be taken care of by professional mouse exterminator Vaughan like BBPP, the best in the field.
How to prevent food theft by mice?
If are able to effectively prevent mice from stealing food it is possible that they may leave your house due to starving so how to do it?
- Do not leave food items in the open and keep leftover food covered or simply dispose if off in the garbage
- Take out trash everyday if possible because smell of garbage attracts mice
- Remove all water sources such as puddle in the grass or bird feed on the ground. Empty containers with water and also avoid leaving bird seeds outside. Deer Mouse is fond of seeds and nuts.
- Check the food stock and ensure that packages are intact and loose items be kept in closed lidded containers. Mice have sharp incisors that can cut through simple plastic or cardboard so you must ensure that the container you use is made of thick plastic which is impenetrable by those incisors.
- Mice have strong smelling sense that they use to detect food. They are fond of butter laced food items or butter and make sure that they are out of their reach.
- Clean kitchen counters, dining table, food preparation area with clean cloth and disinfectant. Immediately clear dining table after dinner and dispose of the leftovers in trash can or pack them in plastic bags and keep them in fridge if you want to retain the items.
- Keep attic and barn checked for clutter and remove any unused materials lying there. Stock food grains or sacks on a platform which is raised above ground have clearance underneath.
- Regular cleaning of the outdoors and storage will upset mice and may be forced to seek shelter somewhere else
- Mice have the tendency to waste food materials such as grains, nuts, and seeds as well as cooked food items. Scent of food attracts them and keeping food items tightly packed will prevent the smell from going out.
- Otherwise you can plug entries and seal holes, crevices, fix broken window and panes, replacing or installing door sweep and screening the windows, vents and doors will prevent their entry.
If you already have an infestation which is growing into threatening proportions it is wise for you to seek professional help from your nearby mice exterminator service such as BBPP, the best Pest control Vaughan and they will get rid of the mice in a clinical manner. Contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.