When you hear the word mouse, it either makes you shudder or it makes you think of a cute little creature. If it makes you shudder, it does for good reason. If it makes you think of a cute little creature, then you probably have not ever had mice invite themselves into your home.
There are good reasons that mice are not just a cute little creature. They leave footprints and trails of feces behind wherever they go. Unfortunately, their feces can carry diseases. Thus, they are not just a cute little creature that you want to keep around. Besides the disease they can carry, they can wreak havoc on your home. These pests are known to chew through everything from boxes to insulation to drywall to electrical cords. They also will devour your food, especially your pet food. Another reason that you don’t want even a couple of mice to make a nest in your home is that they reproduce very, very fast. Within a matter of just a few months, you would have a huge mouse infestation if you don’t get them take care of right away.
So, what can you do in order to keep the house mouse out? The first line of defense against these pests is to make sure that all of your food, including pet foods are placed inside plastic, airtight containers. Also, make sure that there are no access points on exterior walls or into the attic.
When looking for possible access points, it is important to know that mice can fit through holes the size of a pin head. So, you will want to check thoroughly! Plus, it is not a bad idea to have your green pest control company walk through your house with you to help to ensure that you have covered all of your bases to keep the mouse population out of your house. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do to help.