Nothing disrupts family gatherings like the arrival of an unwanted visitor, and we don’t mean crazy uncle Joe. No, we’re talking about an even more embarrassing and upsetting interloper -- a mouse.

Mice can destroy your home’s insulation, food and stored items. They’re known to chew electrical wires, causing fires. Plus, they poop and pee on every surface they run across, which can spread disease.

This time of year, mice are looking for a cozy place to escape the cold. If they get into your home, the experts at Pest HQ advise the following:

•  Look for the signs of mouse activity. Are mice active in the kitchen, the basement, somewhere else? This intel will help you focus your eradication efforts.
  
• Inspect the home inside and out for entry holes, plugging them with professional grade exclusion materials. Mice can fit through a hole the size of a dime, so be thorough. Use proper tools and protective gear.
• Set snap traps or glue boards where mice are sure to encounter them. Mice typically travel along the edges of a room. In basements, they may move along ceiling rafters or in drop ceilings. Bait traps with attractant. Check traps daily. Assume there is more than one mouse until 1-2 weeks have passed without trap activity.

Act now. The holidays are crazy busy. We get it. But mice require immediate attention. They reproduce quickly, which means an infestation can swiftly get out of control.

To help you do this, Pest HQ sells discounted mice control product bundle that ship fast or can be picked up now at our headquarters.

Questions? We’re always here to help.