Mice are a common problem to Canadians and homeowners all around the world. If given the chance, they will damage the structure of your home and contaminate your food with harmful pathogens. Mouse infestations are difficult to deal with and should be avoided at all costs. With that being said, keeping mice out of the home takes more than a homemade spray. For professional mouse removal, call Mouse Control Kitchener.
To make your own home-made mouse repellent, mix two teaspoons of peppermint oil with one cup of water and a few drops of dish detergent. Pour the mixture in a spray bottle and spray it in areas you suspect to have had mouse activity. As alternatives, you can sprinkle cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, or cloves in these areas instead. Mice are also known to dislike mothballs and ammonia. The problem with these repellents however is that they are not always effective enough and they will not prevent any future infestations. You risk giving the mice time to breed while you experiment with repellents and you do not fix what caused the infestation in the first place.
To better prevent a mouse invasion, search your house thoroughly for any cracks or crevices that mice could be using to get through. Check your windows, pipes, and vents for any wear and tear that could be repaired. You can also cap your vents with steel mesh to prevent any mice from chewing their way through. Mice commonly enter homes by crawling under the garage door, so consider adding some weatherstripping to the door. Store bird seed in sealed containers and pick up any fruit you find on the ground. If you have a cat, you can let them into the garage – cats are natural mouse repellents.
If there is currently some mouse activity on your property, consider getting the help of a pest removal company. Professionals have access to commercial-grade baits and traps, and they have the experience necessary to know exactly where those traps should be placed. It’s important to know where to place the traps for them to be effective. A professional can also point out to you any potential entry points that animals could be using to get inside. Some companies will even pest-proof for you, sealing these weak spots to stop mice from getting in. A professional can also provide you with helpful advice so this never happens again.
The key here is to remove what makes the home attractive and to make the home physically impenetrable. Instead of using repellents, make the home mouse-proof to prevent any activity at all. Homemade repellents are only masking the problem; getting to the root of the issue is much more effective and it will save you the headache of a mouse infestation. The professionals at Mouse Control Kitchener perform thorough inspections to find exactly where the mice are coming from. We check every nook and cranny. On top of our mouse removal, we offer guaranteed mouse-proofing to keep the pests out. Call Pest Control Kitchener for a free quote.