The Fight Against The Home Invaders That Are Mice

It can be quite the feeling finding that you have an infestation of mice in your home. The problem with mice is that they can do a great deal of physical damage to your home. Mice love to get into the insulation and chew on the wires of your home. Perhaps the most disturbing problem that comes with mice is the possibility of the Hantavirus being in your home. The Hantavirus is a virus that mice carry and are immune to, but it can be deadly to humans. You want to get the mice out of your home as soon as possible. There are a few different things that you can do for your home that will make it less appealing to mice, but also kill the mice that are in your home already.

Deep Clean Your Home 

You do not want the mice in the home to have any type of food source, so it is very important that you deep clean your home. You will want to start in the kitchen by removing any old food. Take all food out of your cupboards and pantries. Ensure that all old food is thrown away, and that there is zero loose food available for the mice to get at. 

Traps

So, there are mice in your home and it is time to get rid of them. Well, one of the most effective methods for pest removal is an old school trap. Poison is very popular but can leave your home with a dead mouse in the walls of your home. Often poison will take three or four days to kill a mouse, so traps are a preferred method. Set the trap by some of the food the mouse has been into, and make sure that the trap is in a place that allows the mouse to trip the spring. You may be a little disturbed by how many mice you can catch with traps.

Seal Your Home

Most of the time a mouse is going to crawl into the house through a crack. So, it is a very good idea to seal up your home. Some of the most important areas to seal up are the windows and the doors. Go through the home and re-caulk every single window and door that leads to the outside. You may also want to consider having your entire foundation and basement professionally sealed up with a polymer seal.