Mice Extermination
House Mice, Extermination, And Making The Call
When it comes to an infestation of mice, extermination is one of two choices that we can make regarding the safety and sanitation of our homes. Though these creatures are not violent or aggressive, they may carry with them bacteria and viruses which are, and they simply cannot stay. Mice extermination can be done in many ways, but with the invent and popularity of safe, humane, live traps, it is often not necessary to use lethal force. Your first step will be to seal off the entrance and exit points where the mice gained residence. This is an all important task, and should you decide to skip it you will most likely deal with a recurring issue for years to come. Nip them in the bud is a good motto when dealing with rodents.
Before discussing mice, extermination, and prevention, you will want to rid your home of any fecal matter or nesting sites that you can find, as well as to discard any and all food products which may have been contaminated by your little visitors. If it has been chewed, nibbled, spilled, gnawed, or moved, you will need to toss it right away. Sanitization should follow this inspection procedure, and don’t forget to sterilize your silverware and other dishes. These little guys get around, and so do the Hantavirus, typhoid, and numerous viral fevers that they may be packing on their cute little feet. I’m quite sure you didn’t order any of those for breakfast.
When determining which methods of mice extermination will work best for you and your family, there are a few factors to consider. The first element that most people go for is poison, and this is a highly effective and relatively painless method. There are two key issues with the use of poison, however, the first being the safety of pets and children. Secondly, the mice who ingest poison will most likely die in a place out of sight and out of reach for you. Rotting corpses leave behind quite a stench, and this problem could last for a very long time.
Mice extermination can also be accomplished with the use of snap traps, or those which are spring loaded. Injuries do occur with these devices, however, and do not always kill the mouse. Finding maimed, suffering mice may not be the best way to start your day either. Glue traps are nearly banned in the U.S. and are extremely cruel, so you might want to forego that idea altogether. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, you might choose a live trap box where many mice can be held without injury until their release into the wild.