Everything you need to know about getting rid of mice!
A mouse in the house is never fun, but an especially awful feeling arises when you spot one scurry across the kitchen floor, climb up onto the countertop, and shove itself into one of your cabinets through a whole no bigger than the tip of a pencil. Unfortunately, this sort […]
It’s well established that cats are highly specialized in pest control—especially deterring and capturing rodents—but how does that help dog lovers and dog owners? If you think (or know) you have a mouse problem in your home and are more of a dog person than a cat person, the obvious […]
You cannot catch a mouse without some kind of trap but you can choose to buy or make your own humane mouse trap that does not harm mice. You can catch a mouse alive by making a DIY mouse trap using ordinary household items such as cardboard, a tall trash […]
Mice are omnivores that eat almost anything, including sugary foods. Initially, mice are attracted by the smell of food which is why sugary food, aroma-rich meat, cheese and pet food are favorites of mice. Also, the diet of a mouse consists mostly of carbohydrates so a mouse is more likely […]
You can reuse mouse traps when you can remove the caught mouse from the trap and clean the trap after. However, there is some discussion on whether the same trap stays as effective after it has already been used. Some claim that the familiar scent of other mice on the […]
You can catch mice on glue traps by simply placing them around the house with the sticky side up in the areas where they are likely to scurry. However, glue traps don’t necessarily kill the pest so you need to dispose of the mouse in a humane way. Glue traps […]
Ask anyone who’s had to deal with the problem of mice and they’ll all tell you all the things they tried which didn’t work. One big consideration is the bait you use. If you have the wrong bait, the mice won’t be tempted in to the trap. One thing I […]
An infestation of mice needs quick action to prevent serious damage to any property. Mice breed fast and before you know it you could have a major problem to deal with. Traps are an excellent method of resolving this type of issue, but sometimes poison is needed to get it […]
Having had to deal with mice in both my apartment and house, I’ve learnt a lot about the way traps work. I’ve tested virtually every kind of trap, some with more success than others. I ended up getting professional help, and advice, which not only got rid of the problem, […]
Many people prefer to use humane methods to deter mice, and one popular remedy is peppermint oil. This won’t help you catch any mice or get rid of any nests, but it can act as a good preventative measure. What is peppermint oil? Peppermint oil is made from the peppermint […]