Mice come indoors during the cold winter months for obvious reasons: warmth and food. Baby, it’s cold outside, and mice love the idea of cozying up in a dark crevice in one of your kitchen cabinets if given half the chance. Chances are, living with mice is not your idea of an acceptable roommate situation. If so, you can prevent a mice infestation by implementing the following tips in your pest control plans.
Keep the House Clean
Mice come inside any home when it is cold outside, and they need a warm place to live, but prefer homes that aren’t as clean as they could be. Homes with crumbs left around on tables, a few particles of leftovers around the trash can, or those with floors that maybe haven’t been cleaned in a couple of weeks. Take the time to clean the kitchen after every use!
Seal up Entry Points
Mice can fit through the tiniest of crevices. Seal them up and prevent them from coming inside. Look for holes underneath cabinets, around pipes, around baseboards, etc., to prevent mice entry into the home.
Here, Kitty, Kitty
Why not adopt a kitty from the local animal shelter to love, hug, squeeze, and put on the prowl for mice? Cats make great pets and, as great hunters, can certainly eradicate any mice infestation in no time. Let nature take its course.
Natural Deterrents
Place one of the following items in an area near where you’ve spotted mice. They work as natural deterrents that mice do not like for one reason or another -generally the smell.
- Moth Balls
- Peppermint Oil
- Mint
- Cayenne pepper
- Bay leaves
Mouse Traps
Several types of mouse traps can be placed inside and outside of the home to catch rodents. Some traps are more humane than others, so take time to look over the choices if this concerns you.
Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services, including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, and mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride Pest Control is a reliable source of quality pest-management solutions delivered by a team you can trust.
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