I have been putting mouse traps down now for about two weeks. So far I have caught four, but there are more still in the house. The past few days I have not caught anything in the traps, but I know there are still more there. Any ideas on how to get rid of them. Also is there anything I can do to prevent them from coming into the home. We are renting an older home with a basement, so I don't want to put a lot of money into the home as we will only be here another three months. I just can not stand to have mice running through my home.How to get rid of Mice?
Use the sticky trap. Put cheese on it and voila.How to get rid of Mice?
we had this problem. buy an electric device that plugs into your outlet - supposed to send waves through walls so mice won't come in from outside - I have one on every floor. BUT mice that already in will run like crazy and won't be able to get out so you'll have to use moustraps anyways. It worked for us - 4 years, not one mouse in sight... :)
Great answers so far.
1) keep up with the traps. P-nut butter and bacon works great.
2) spread flour on floor overnight. That will show you their tracks and you can put traps there.
3) look outside your house and anywhere there are holes, patch them up. You can buy mesh fencing 1/2'; holes or less metal for inexpensive--ask your landlord first about this. He should at least reimburse you or take it off your rent.
4) the rodenticidial bars work good, however; if they eat it and go inbetween the walls--it smells bad so be forewarned!
Best of luck!
CathyH
Call your landlord. It is against the law to rent out rodent infested property. If you have a good landlord they will be very concerned and fix the problem immediatley.
Perhaps you need to put something more enticing in the traps, and put more of them out!
Plug up all the holes you can find where a mouse could possibly enter. They can't climb walls, so just crawl around the floor looking for anything.
Cats work well too, don't just get any puss, get an adult that comes from a farm situation where you know they know how to hunt!
If you can find holes and cracks large enough to poke a pencil through you need to fill them with steel wool as they can't stand to chew on it.look for incoming pipes from outside or drain pipes leading out,and make sure doorways to outside are sealed.If you have taken these precautions,and still have mice,you must either lay poison out,or find the nest.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE SMALL CHILDREN, THEY SELL POISEN PELLETS. THEY WORK IN OUR HOME. WE HAD MICE IN THE BASEMENT OF AN OLD HOME AS WELL.
Patch up all the holes you see in the basement. They usually can be found in the wood where it meets the foundation and in the wood frames surrounding doors and windows. Use mortar mix for the larger ones and caulk for the smaller ones. A note on the mouse traps, use peanut butter, it doesn't come off easily so the mice have to work at it and they love the taste.
Old homes have too many hiding places for the little critters.
You could use some bug bomb arisols real heavy. The mice will leave... for a while until the coast is clear and then move back in. That's when the traps will start to work again. Keep them set with peanut butter. They love the oil in it.
Depending on whether or not you're a ';cat person';, I've found that I don't see many mice when I have a cat around.
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1. Mouse glue traps
2. Rodenticides
How to get rid of mice. Mice are carriers of diseases and germs. Getting rid of problem mice and keeping them out can be accomplished by various methods.
Discovering evidence that a mouse has invaded your home can be quite upsetting. Mice are mostly nocturnal, so they are not likely to be seen unless the infestation is severe. Mice often leave behind droppings in kitchen cabinets, pantries, drawers, and any other place they may have gone in search of food. It is important to close off the source of entry and eliminate any mice currently within the home.
Where there is one mouse there is likely to be more. According to the website article ';Controlling House Mice';, published by the University of Missouri, a female mouse has between five and ten litters per year with about five or six babies in each litter. The young are capable of reproducing at the age of six weeks. A mouse infestation can easily get out of control if not dealt with as soon as it is recognized.
';Controlling House Mice'; says that a mouse is capable of getting through an opening only one quarter of an inch wide. It is important to check for openings where mice can gain entry. If you live in a mobile home or have a crawl space, check around plumbing pipes inside cabinets for spaces mice can get in. ';Controlling House Mice'; suggests using steel wool to fill in cracks and openings to temporarily keep mice out. It also says to check for openings around doors, windows, foundations, and vents.
There are various types of traps that can be used to capture or kill mice. ';Controlling House Mice'; recommends the use of traps if the mouse infestation is not too severe. It says that traps are advantageous since poisons can be dangerous, and with traps the dead mice can easily be located and disposed of. When poisons are used, the mice often die and are not found until there is an odor. Also, poisoned mice can pose a danger to pets who may eat them. The same article details the various traps and how they work. There is the typical spring-loaded, wood-based trap, a live trap, and a glue trap. Traps should be positioned close to the wall or cabinet where mice have been a problem. A good bait to attract mice is peanut butter. It is not easily removed without setting off the trap. It is suggested that several traps are used for more efficient mouse elimination. Live traps can trap more than one mouse at a time, and the mice can be released without harm in another location. Glue traps will hold mice with a special glue, but they can be ineffective with high temperatures or in dusty locations. It is advised to use caution when placing any traps where pets and children can access them.
';Controlling House Mice'; suggests the use of poison when the problem is severe. It says that multi-dose poisons are safer to use than one dose poisons. Label directions should be followed very carefully, and poisons should not be used if there is a risk of children or pets coming in contact with .
God Luck
looks like the traps were working. keep using them all you need is time
mice are people too! you shouldn't kill them
Twelve-gauge shotgun. Gets rid of one completely (no disposal problems) and scares the hell out of the rest. That'll the teach the little buggers.
There is poison bars that you lay down in crevases. Home depot or lowes might have some. Also cats are a good cheap long lasting choice.
A mouse can get through a very small crack in the house.
I put mouse poison in the basement and everywhere you can think of. I use Hawk, Jaguar and d-con mouse killer. Keep the traps baited inside too with fresh cheese and peanut butter. I had mice but they are gone now with all the mouse killer!
Flour on the floor sounds like a mess and mice will eat flour. YUM YUM.
Glue traps cost to much.
A Cat. Yes, a good idea. Cats love to chase mice. I had a Labrador dog that would dig and eat voles.
You can use glue traps.Glue traps are effective if you able to trace the path of the mouse or rat. If the mouse moves from one open room to the other, the glue trap should be laid at the door or other places where there is evidence of their activity.
put the mouse trap everywhere and also to get rid of completely, buy baking soda and spread on the corners..i am sure u will feel much happy lolz
I had the same problem.... REALLY REALLY bad...lol. Get some D-Con ready mixed baitbits kills mice and rats. It works, I dont see very many mice any more, only like 1 or 2 every couple weeks. Warning though, your house will smells like a dead animal for about 3 days or so then it will go away. Hope this helps.
get a CAT
best investment you eill ever make
and eats everything
more or less.....
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