You paid attention to the signs and have come to the conclusion that you have mice in your attic. These little critters can cause some major damage to your home and your health, leaving you both vulnerable.
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Now what? It’s time to take action. Knowing that you have an infestation is only the first step—now you have to act.
Find Out How They’re Getting In
You can’t stop mice from getting in unless you figure out where they’re coming from. Mice only need a hole the size of a dime in order to get in. Look for any potential entrances to your house on the exterior of your home. These include vents, gaps in siding, and areas were pipes enter the house. Seal these potential doorways with steal mesh or metal flashing so the mice can’t force their way back inside.
Humane Removal Methods
While there are many DIY methods of removing mice in your attic, these are rarely effective. Seeing one mouse is generally a sign that there are many more hiding in your home. So even if you do catch one or two mice in your attic, there are likely many more hiding out of sight.
There are also lethal traps and poisons out there on the market to eradicate mice, but these methods are both ineffective and extremely harmful to the environment. Plus, while having mice enter your home is aggravating, the mice in your attic don’t intend to cause you any harm. Humane mouse removal is crucial. It’s just as easy as these DIY methods—and much more effective.
The smartest solution is to call your local rodent removal experts. They should be trained in humanely removing pests quickly and professionally, and will ensure those pesky mice stay out for good.
Clean Up
It’s important to make sure that the attic is cleaned up after the mice have been removed. This helps to discourage other mice from trying to make their way into your home, as well as preventing mold from growing. Plus, depending on how many mice were nesting in your attic, they may have done quite a bit of damage done to the insulation.
However, attempting to clean up the infested area on your own could be incredibly dangerous. Mice carry a number of diseases and can pose a risk to you and your family’s health. You should never try to touch a mouse in your home, or clean up the infested area, as their droppings, urine, and saliva are dangerous.
Calling a removal service to get rid of the mice in your attic is crucial, as they’ll also take care of the clean up and ensure any necessary repairs are done, so the mice definitely won’t come back.
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