Unfortunately, yes. One mouse in your home can lead to far bigger problems.
Mice are more than inconvenient. They damage homes and gnaw electrical wires, causing fires. They contaminate food and cooking surfaces with urine and feces. Mice transmit pathogens that make you sick. They also reproduce quickly. One female house mouse can have up to 35 young a year. That means a single mouse can quickly become a major problem. If you see a mouse, act fast, say the do-it-yourself pest control experts.
The experts at Pest HQ have more than 100 years of combined pest management experience. For effective DIY mouse control in Ontario, they advise the following:
- Thoroughly inspect your home. Mice look for indoor shelter when temperatures cool, so be extra alert for signs of mouse activity in and around your home in fall.
- Find and seal entry holes. Mice can fit through a hole the size of a dime, so take your time and look carefully. Plug holes and gaps with professional grade exclusion materials using proper tools and protective gear.
- Get rid of the mice. Use the best mouse control products in Canada and follow proven strategies from Pest HQ. Use the most-effective bait to use in traps.
- Prevent future mice problems. Take steps to make your home and yard less hospitable to rodents. If you remove sources of food, water and shelter, mice will likely go elsewhere.
Questions? Ask Pest HQ. Visit our Learning Centre for more mouse control tips.
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