(Newswire.net — September 15, 2016) — If you are a homeowner, you will most likely deal with pests from time-to-time. While some pests are easy to control, rodent infestations can be much more difficult to handle. If you have mice living in your home, here are some things you can do to remove them and prevent them from moving back in. However, heavy rodent infestations are often best handled by pest control professionals like UltraPro Pest Protection.
Identify The Problem
Mice are typically nocturnal, so you may not see them during the day. Below are a few things to look for around your house that may signal an infestation:
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Mice droppings where food is stored
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Unusual or stale odors from hidden spots
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Holes in the walls
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Shredded paper or fabric used for nesting
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Chewed holes in food packages
Cut Off Their Food Sources
The first thing you must do to get rid of mice is cut off all access to food and water. The following are a few ideas to get you started:
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Put up pet food and water at night
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Use garbage cans with tight lids
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Never leave food particles on the counters
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Clean the dishes in the sink every evening
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Repair leaky under sink pipes
Seal Up All Gaps
Once you have eliminated sources of food, you need to seal up all gaps in and around your home where mice can enter. Here are some places to check and repair to keep mice out:
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Around doors
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Near fireplaces
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Around pipes
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Behind appliances
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Inside closets
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Around vents in the floor
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In the attic
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Under eaves and rafters
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Around holes for electrical outlets
Once you identify these gaps, seal them with steel wool and keep it in place with caulk. If you have many holes and gaps, seek the advice of a professional exterminator.
It is very important to keep your house free from mice and other rodents because they can cause a variety of disease that can make you and your family sick. Hantavirus, rat bite fever, plague, leptospirosis and tularemia are just a few. If you cannot get rid of mice or want assistance cleaning up the mess they left behind, contact pest control professionals like UltraPro Pest Protection for help. They are experienced in rodent control and will be able to assist you to keep your house rodent free.
UltraPro Pest Protection
23 Bergenline Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
877-492-2252
http://ultrapropestcontrol.com
With over 30 years of experience in eliminating bed bugs, termites, and rodents, UltraPro Pest Protection is emerging as New York and New Jersey’s leading pest control service for homeowners and commercial businesses.
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