4 Ways to Get Rid of the Mice Fast

The mice may appear to be a small and vulnerable creature. However, once it gets inside your house, the damages that they can do can be unimaginable. They can tear up our insulation, destroy documents and contaminate our foods. They can also carry pathogens that can be transferred to humans. By following this guide, you will be able to get rid of these vermin fast.

How to Remove the Mice Fast?

Once you successfully eliminated the mice, you want to make sure that they will stay away from your property for good. Having preventive measures in place can guarantee that the infestation will not be as serious as before.

1. Analyzing Your Situation

Doing things carelessly just because you want the removal process to be completed at once will not lead you to the best result. You will have to know the state of the infestation first before you conduct the removal and exclusion process. You need to know where the mice are hiding and if there are baby mice. You will have to know how large the population is and why they are attracted to your house. You also need to know the holes that they are using as access point.

2. Using Traps

There are different types of mouse trap that you can use to get rid of the mice fast. We recommend the catch-and-release type of traps that allows you to catch several mice at once. You will need to use the best bait and place the trap close to the nest or along the path of the mice. Before using the trap, be sure to read the instruction carefully. For those who are planning to use a lethal trap, we recommend the traps that will not inflict unnecessary pain on the part of the creature. You should also talk to your local wildlife department if there are laws related with the disposal of the dead body or the release of the trapped mouse.



3. Using Deterrent

Not a lot of deterrent will work against mice. Even those repellents that has strong scent will not be effective. Remember that mice can survive even on the sewer. A spray repellent will not be enough to thwart their activities. Perhaps the only deterrent that can work against them would be the cat. If you have a mice infestation, you might want to take a trip to the local animal shelter and adopt a cat.

4. Keeping Them Out of the House

Finally, you need to ensure that the mice will stay out of the house. Seal all the potential entry points of the mice. Remember that mice can enter a hole that is about the size of the pencil. Use a metal plate or a galvanized hardware cloth to seal them.

You should create an environment that will not capture the interest of the mice. Trim the grass and shrubs in your lawn. Remove the piles of woods, rocks and leaves that they can use as a hiding place. Following this guide will help you get rid of them swiftly.


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