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 […]
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Do Dogs Keep Mice Away?
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 […]
How to Catch a Mouse Without a Mouse Trap
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 […]
Do Mice Like Sugar? [..and how much!]
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 […]
Can Mouse Traps Be Reused?
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 […]
How to Catch a Mouse on a Glue trap
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 […]
Best Bait For Mouse Traps [Mice Catching Tips!]
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 […]
Best Mouse Poison: 5 Recommendations That Work!
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 […]
How Long Does It Take To Kill A Mouse With Poison?
Not everyone feels comfortable using poison to kill mice, as it can take up to 5 days to take effect and for the mouse to die. If you set your traps up properly, you can rid yourself of an infestation quickly and efficiently. Mouse poisons are available for bait boxes […]
What Food Do Mice Find Irresistible!?
One very common mistake when trying to catch mice is to use the wrong bait. They come to your property in search of food and they will generally take what they can find. They do prefer some foods to others and peanut butter, chocolate and bacon are just come of […]