A mouse may look cute to some in pictures or cartoons! However, they bite everything from papers, furniture, clothing and electric wires. They are historically known to carry diseases, and a bite from them would result in medical treatment and injections. At one point, they carried leptospirosis and the bubonic plague. To get rid of them, you can start by laying out traps.
Placing traps is useful if your house is infested with just a few mice. You can place them on the ground, or under the bed or in any dark area where you suspect. It would reduce their numbers further or eliminate them. You can also use snap traps made of wood or plastic.
In specific cases, electrocution traps are effective. They are battery-operated, expensive and effective for commercial premises and pest control service agencies.
Glue Boards
Glue boards are like sticky pads. Sometimes it’s used to capture flies but works on mice as well. They get stuck while crossing over the boards to get to the trap you layout. You can buy these boards easily at grocery stores or retail outlets.
Poisoning or Pesticides
There are some anticoagulant agents available for use. Chlorophacinone and Warfarin are some which thin their blood and eventually kill them. An infestation would take 10-15 days to clear, while a few of them could die in 2 to 6 days, depending upon the dosage.
Other toxicants include Cholecalciferol and Zinc phosphide; a lethal dose would kill a mouse within several hours. Read the label of each of these chemicals before use. This is still one of the best-known ways to get rid of mice effectively. It reduces the mice infestation in great numbers.
Hygiene and Sanitation
Make sure that you don’t leave food crumbs anywhere at home. Make sure your plumbing is intact. A clean kitchen area and well-packed food items leave no scope for infestation. Mice don’t stay at such places for long. They need a conducive environment to breed.
Block Entry Points
This is the most effective strategy. All you need to do is block all the entry points from where the mice could enter. Use stainless steel scouring pads. Close all gaps or cracks in window frames and walls and ensure the doors fit well, leaving no gaps. Use metal pads in case to close it.
Please do not use any insulating foam or gnawable materials to close those gaps and holes, as mice can bite into them. Wash your hands or use a sanitiser after each cleaning.
If you are still not satisfied and are faced with extreme circumstances, you should get professional help. Top Line Pest Control helps you with the best mice control services in Calgary. Our team of experts are available in your neighbourhood and nearby areas. We provide emergency services and reach your doorstep in case of infestation as quickly as possible. Book an appointment with us and seek to gain counsel at 4038133666. You can also visit our website to know more at Toplinepest.ca. We are the best team and provide service for all residential, commercial and industrial needs.
