Getting rid of mice in your garage?

Getting rid of mice in your garage?

So mice have infested your garage. They are pooping everywhere and stinking up the place. If you want to deal with it yourself you’re going to have to start by sanitizing the area. Take away their food. Seal your garbage container, remove all clutter especially boxes that mice can use to make nests. Clutter helps…

Can I get rid of mice by turning off the heat

Can I get rid of mice by turning off the heat?

The simple answer to this question is no. Mice are after two things: Food and shelter. If they can find those things in your house it does not matter how cold you make it. They have fur which warms them and they will tear apart whatever they can find to make a warm nest. Sadly…

Best baits for mouse traps

Best baits for mouse traps

Anyone who had mice will tell you all the different things they tried that didn’t work. The biggest thing to consider is what kind of bait should you use. Mice don’t eat everything and some kinds are herbivores. So choosing the right bate is important. Got a mouse in your house? Contact professional mice control…

Why winters create more mouse problems

Why winters create more mouse problems

Winter is a very cold season in Canada and mice are very fond of warmth. They hate being cold and while they can make a den and sleep through most of the winter they would rather be active. As temperatures drop most rodents are drawn to a source of warmth and food, and most people’s…

How to tell if you have mice in the attic

How to tell if you have mice in the attic

Mice can get into your attic through all sorts of means. Through weep vents, soffits, and holes in siding. They can crawl all the way up from the ground floor straight into the attic because the space between the insulation and the brick or siding is open all the way up. This helps keep moisture…

How to safely clean mouse droppings

How to safely clean mouse droppings

Mice are filled with dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites like ticks. Now I know you don’t want Lyme disease so you better listen up. If you have an infestation then the part of the home they lived in will be filled with all kinds of urine, feces, and saliva, all of which are a major…

How to deal with mouse nest in your bbq

How to deal with mouse nest in your bbq

Mice are some of the most adaptable creatures on the planet. They are willing to do just about anything at all to find a food source and a place to nest in the winter and they rarely try to make a natural nest. They prefer human homes to live in during the cold months and…

How mice keep from getting in weep holes

How mice keep from getting in weep holes

The average brick-and-mortar home is made with two layers of wall. There is the drywall, insulation, vapor barrier and studs and then wrapped around it like a big clay present are the bricks. In order to keep the house structurally sound in times of high humidity the construction involves leaving gaps in the bricks, these…

Does insurance cover mouse infestation

Does insurance cover mouse infestation?

Insurance companies try to avoid giving insurance to people for something that happens a lot. They even have a special accountant called an actuary that mathematically establishes the likelihood of bad things happening to people so the insurance company knows what offers to avoid and what offers to give. Mouse and rodent infestations are perhaps…

Do bird feeders attract mice and rats

Do bird feeders attract mice and rats?

Are you a big fan of bird watching? Do you sit in your sunroom all day long, retired, of course, watching the birds feed at your many bird feeders? It’s wonderful to see all those beautiful birds, cardinals, blue jays, and doves enjoying their morning meal. But behind this fair façade is a danger most…

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