Learn More About Mice Management
Understanding what attracts mice to your home, how they get in, and how to prevent and treat infestations can help you control infestations before they start.
Causes of Mice Infestations
- Availability of Food Sources: Mice are always on the lookout for easy access to food. Unsecured food items, crumbs, and pet food left out can attract them. Keeping food properly stored will reduce the chance of mice entering your home.
- Shelter: Mice need warm, hidden spaces to nest. Areas like basements, attics, and cluttered spaces provide ideal conditions. Keeping these areas tidy can help discourage mice from making your home theirs.
- Entry Points: Mice can squeeze through small cracks and openings as tiny as a quarter of an inch. Gaps in walls, around doors, and utility lines are common entry points. Sealing these gaps is one of the best ways to keep mice out.
- Seasonal Changes: As temperatures drop, mice seek warmth indoors. Fall and winter often see a rise in infestations as mice seek shelter. Keeping your home sealed and removing food sources can reduce the chances of mice entering during colder months.
Treatment for Mice Infestations
Dealing with a mouse infestation requires professional help. Here's how GGA Pest Management handles mice control:
- Professional Assistance: Our experts assess the extent of the infestation and use targeted treatments to eliminate mice from your home.
- Identification of Entry Points: We conduct a full inspection to find out how mice are entering your home and where they’re nesting. This allows us to tackle the issue at its source.
- Exclusion Methods: Our team uses exclusion techniques, like sealing entry points and setting traps, to keep mice from returning. This targeted approach is essential for long-term control.
- Sanitation Measures: After treatment, we advise on sanitation practices such as proper food storage and regular cleaning to reduce the chances of future infestations.
Prevention Tips
Preventing mice from entering your home is easier than dealing with an infestation. Here are a few steps you can take to keep mice out:
- Seal Entry Points: Inspect your home for small cracks, gaps, or openings, especially around doors, windows, and utility lines. Experts can seal these openings with caulk or other appropriate materials to prevent mice from getting in.
- Proper Food Storage: Store your food in airtight containers and make sure spills or crumbs are cleaned up immediately. This reduces the chances of mice being attracted to your home.
- Maintain Cleanliness: Regularly clean kitchens and dining areas to remove food sources that may attract mice.
- Yard Maintenance: Keep your yard tidy by trimming bushes, removing debris, and storing firewood away from your home to make the area less appealing to mice.