Do you notice mice in your house? The problem is unpleasant, but not unusual. Even the cleanest homes are not safe from a mouse infestation. Thus, thousands of homes are invaded by small rodents in search of warmth and all sources of food.
Before acting, make sure that it is indeed a mouse and not another species of rodent. Our guide to the difference between rats, mice and field mice details the distinctive signs (size, shape of the droppings, behaviour) that point to the right treatment.
Mice don’t go unnoticed! Although invisible during the day, the signs of infestation are numerous: they nibble on bags of food and dry food while leaving behind a phenomenal amount of small droppings and a strong smell.
Unfortunately, once installed in the house, mice are very difficult to dislodge. Find out how to protect your home from invaders and how to get rid of unwanted visitors.
Where do mice enter the house?
Mice sneak in by:
- cracks and crevices on the roof,
- exterior siding,
- the walls,
- floors,
- foundations.
Nothing is beyond their control. As a result, they squeeze through a hole as small as a dime!
What to do in case of a mouse invasion in the house?
In pest management, it is important to react quickly to prevent the situation from getting worse.
Ventilate your rooms before disinfecting
So, if you have discovered the presence of mouse droppings in the house, it is important to ventilate the room for at least 30 minutes before decontaminating the premises. Before cleaning surfaces, keep your family and pets away from the contaminated area.
Mouse droppings are harmful to health: wear gloves and a protective mask to avoid sucking up pathogenic particles that can be a source of lung disease and kidney infections.
Placing mouse traps
The first thing to do when you are a victim of a mouse infestation is to set traps to attract and catch mice. You can opt for spring-loaded or electric traps, or for capture traps that are very effective to solve your mouse problems.
There are traps to effectively capture mice. Simply place a bait to attract the rodent and you’re done! However, catching a mouse isn’t always that easy. Indeed, the mouse is cunning.
Place several traps in the places most frequented by rodents in the hope of capturing them. Then, all you have to do is wait for the trap to trigger to claim victory!
In case of a large infestation, contact a professional
A mouse rarely invites itself alone into your home. In addition, it quickly multiplies into a rodent colony. To solve problems with mouse infestations that become uncontrollable, contact a mouse exterminator company quickly.
A specialist responsible for mouse extermination has the products and equipment to get rid of rodents quickly and effectively. You will then find a clean and hygienic home.
How to avoid a mouse infestation?
Prevention is essential to avoid infiltration problems. So, here are some tips to keep mice away from your home:
- Inspect the interior and exterior of the home annually for entry points.
- Seal cracks and repair holes;
- Install wire mesh in pipes, ducts and gutters;
- Keep your kitchen clean, clean cabinets and countertops to remove all traces of food.
- Store food from your kitchen (especially dry food) and pet food in airtight metal or glass containers.
For persistent infestations, our comprehensive rodent extermination program combines trapping, baiting, and tracking, with a written guarantee that the problem will be resolved.
An expert takes care of your mouse problem in the house
Make sure you leave nothing to chance with caulking holes against mice. Thus, Nova Extermination experts comb through your home and securely seal all entry points.
Trust the expertise of Nova Extermination. After the passage of our mouse exterminators, your home becomes healthy and completely hermetic to intruders on all fours!
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