A busy person may decide that they don’t have time to deal with a few mice in the basement, and that’s a big mistake. In just four months, two mice can produce 200 more mice for the person to deal with. Mice are not cute furry creatures that can co-exist with humans and their pets. Their waste contains potentially lethal viruses and bacteria. Mice also carry parasites such as fleas, ticks, and lice that can also harbor serious diseases. The debris that mice leave behind is so toxic that a respirator should be worn to clean it up. Professional Pest Control Services can help people eradicate any current mice infestation and prevent another one.
An exterminator uses special equipment to inspect the entire home to find out how the mice are getting in. Usually, this is through holes in the walls or foundation. People may think that a hole is too small for a mouse to fit through, but a mouse’s flexible skeleton allows them to squeeze through very tiny spaces. Mice are very opportunistic creatures. They can even get in a home through the sink drain, if it isn’t sealed properly. Closing all of these entrances with metal covers or cement prevents any additional mice from entering the home. The exterminator will then use a rodent repellent to make the home less appealing to mice.
Exterminators from professional Pest Control Services determine the paths that mice take throughout the home. They then place traps along this route to catch the mice. When homeowners put out traps themselves, they often put them in the wrong spot. There are several kinds of traps that can be used. Snap traps effectively kill mice and should be placed against the wall. Glue boards are also effective. The mice run across these and are trapped in the sticky glue. Battery-powered zapper traps kill mice with an electrical shock. Bowman Termite and Pest Management LLC is one of the companies that can help homeowners in this situation. They will choose the most effective eradication method depending upon the number of mice and where they are located in the home. You can also like them on Facebook.
