It doesn’t matter how clean; these little scavengers will always find their way into your home. Since chasing them out is a skittish play, try these methods to prevent mice from the get-go. Keeping your home free of these rodents can be challenging. You might not even notice a mouse or two, but the threat they pose to your health is inevitable. They enter through petite holes and not only carry oodles of diseases but also damage your home inside out, everything from walls to the wiring, nesting in the most unused corners. Below are the eight most effective methods to prevent mice from entering your happy place.
Say Goodbye To The Existing Rodents
Before putting efforts into preventing rodents, one must eliminate the ones already present (if any). Trapping and baiting are the two most commonly used techniques. There are plenty of mouse traps and bait styles available in the market; some are even designed to kill rodents, like snap-style traps. However, ensure the bait stations you pick are tamper-resistant, as it holds the mice in place while keeping the pets and children out. Track the areas where you usually see the mice, and carefully place the traps and bait on the pathway with alluring food items like peanut butter, cheese, etc. Once caught, release them somewhere far in the green.
Prioritize Home Maintenance
Rodent proofing is the next big step after you’ve confirmed that the space is mice-free. Seal every plausible opening in your home from where the mice can enter. Repair cracked or broken edges, weatherstripping, etc., around each door and window, and cover vents. Gaps around the air conditioners and dryer vents are some of the most accessible places for these rodents to enter.
Cap the Holes
Due to their size and flexibility, mice can squeeze into almost any space, no matter how small, giving them plenty of room to hide. Ensure your home’s walls and foundation are not providing these rodents space to occupy or nest. Scrutinize the walls of your home for holes and cracks, both interior and exterior. Though one must repair the larger holes, filling the smaller ones with something mice can’t pull out, like steel wood, will do the job.
