Whats up with mice?
Human’s oldest and most well known pest, house mice depend on our presence for survival. So much in fact, that it is rare to find this species in nature. House mice feed on a variety of food sources. They act mostly as scavengers, foraging new areas every day. As winter time approaches, mice may seek new shelter areas if their current home isn’t conducive to warmth. Once mice have found a potential harboarge, they begin constructing a nest. Mice will grab pieces of cloth, cotton, leaves, straw, or any other insulating material and construct a conglomerate sphere. Attic and crawl space insulation often acts as the perfect pre-made nest. Once mice establish themselves in a structure, removal may be tricky. It is best to stop the invasion before it begins.
How to control mice?
Mice control begins with the homeowner. For a start, limiting entry points and clutter conducive to nesting deter them from starting a population. However, some holder homes or even newer homes may have too many access points to completely keep mice out. There may be hundreds of potential access points. Therefore, bait stations, kill traps, and catch stations may prove necessary to achieve total control. If you have any questions about mice, please call our office and we will get you headed in the right direction
Did you know...
- A mouse can squeese through a hole the size of a dime.
- A female mouse gestation period is about 20 days.
- Mice are usually nocturnal.
- Mice construct their nests close to their food sources
