The internet, your neighbours—everybody who’s had a mouse problem has their own foolproof way to get rid of mice. Not all of these methods work though, and the majority of DIY solutions end up being completely useless.
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Despite what you’ve read or heard, mothballs are not an effective way to rid the home of mice. Find out why below.
Why Not?
Mice simply don’t care that mothballs are present. Leaving these out is more likely to leave you and your family with a headache rather than getting rid of the mice. Mothballs are a highly dangerous and poisonous chemical toxic to moths and their larvae, which acts only as a deterrent for mice already established in the area. If mice already find your home a favourable place to live, placing mothballs around won’t scare them away. This supposedly foolproof method just means mice will find alternate routes inside.
Not only are mothballs ineffective, placing them outside to keep mice away could result in the mothballs blowing away to different parts of the neighbourhood, a dangerous side effect on the environment. Keeping mothballs around the house with pets and curious young children presents a potential hazard, as they begin snooping around, wondering about those white circles lying around the home.
Mothballs dissolve through their use, and just coming into contact with them means you’re inhaling the poisonous chemicals they contain. For everyone’s health, that’s a good enough reason to abandon this strategy.
What Works?
Permanent removal methods that involve sealing up any and all possible entry points are the surefire way to get rid of mice. Homeowners need to take preventative measures to get and keep these critters out—it’s a guaranteed long-term solution.
It’s not hard for mice to enter your home, so you want to ensure there aren’t any areas vulnerable to entry: fill gaps, seal holes, check caulking around the property. A thorough inspection of any possible entry points around the home and property is necessary to know where sealing work is needed. Mice only need a dime-sized hole to get in, but closed cracks and holes won’t provide the opportunity to do so.
It’s best to avoid any DIY methods, particularly as most are ineffective and many of those methods are inhumane. Snap traps, glue boards, and poison-free controls are all readily available, but mice are smart and they know to avoid some of these traps. Exterminators aren’t a great alternative, as they provide only a temporary solution to a permanent problem. It’s not a matter of catching one mouse, they all need to leave.
Call Removal Experts
Call humane wildlife removal services to get rid of mice. These professionals use safe and proven methods that reduce the amount of stress and harm on the animal, with tactics that keep mice out for good.
Wildlife removal services first assess the home to create an effective removal plan. Once the animals are evicted, wildlife technicians ensure a thorough cleanup process that involves removing any dead carcasses and decontaminating the property of diseases and droppings. The next step they take includes preventing future re-entry.
Removal companies know it’s not just about getting rid of mice, it’s about making sure they don’t return. Wildlife removal professionals have the skills and training to handle these situations properly and get your home back under control. Covering vulnerable areas, from refitting entry holes to reinforcing problem spots, guarantees a permanent solution that kicks mice out for good.
Animal removal companies take the time to learn the extent of the problem, deal with it effectively, and clean the house of health risks mice previously brought. Using their services is the effective way to get rid of mice in your home.
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