With the weather starting to cool off and the temperature dropping people spend more time indoors. They want to be in a place that they can warm up and be comfortable. The same goes for the pests that are normally happy living outdoors. Mice are one of the pests that don’t want to spend time in the cold and will do what they can to get inside to nest and feed. Having a mouse infestation in your house can be damaging to your home as well as the health of the people that are living there. Most people may not even notice a mouse infestation because mice are so good at hiding. Although they tend to hide in the daylight there are signs that mice are infesting your home.
How Do You Know if You Have a Mouse Infestation?
Seeing Mice – There are particular signs that you have mice in your home. One is if you are actually seeing them run from one hiding place to another. The mice happen to hide under cabinets and appliances as well as in the walls and attic. While they are willing to hide all day they might take a chance to run from one spot to another. This is usually during the night. If you do see mice, then you need to call a professional out right away.
Musty Mice Odor – The other problem that you can find when you have mice is an odor that is unmistakable. Mice are not clean at all and they will leave their urine and feces all over the home. This leads to a very musty smell that you will likely notice when you come in the house. If you notice this smell, the infestation may be worse that you first suspected.
Mouse Urine & Feces Droppings – Lastly you can keep an eye out for droppings that are left behind from the mice. They will leave them anywhere along the paths that they choose to run in the house or take shelter. If you see these small droppings it is best to call a professional pest control company and have treatment started right away.
How to Get Rid of Mice
One of the resources that are available to treat for mice are traps. Traps are something that can be set in locations where mice are known to travel. The mouse trap will need to be set and baited in order to coax a mouse to the spot. The problem is that the mouse will be there waiting for you to dispose of when you wake up in the morning. You can also use preventative methods where you seal off any areas of the house that mice have the ability to gain access. If you want a natural repellent for mice you can use peppermint oil on a cotton ball placed strategically. The smell may help repel mice away from your house.
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