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August 8, 2023
Have mice infested your Dallas property? Speak with a local pest management professional regarding the best solution promptly.
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There are many misconceptions about rats and mice. For example, it is a common misconception that these two kinds of rodents are so similar that they can mate with each other and reproduce. But rats aren't able to mate with mice. You also won't find them living in the same area together. You'll have rats or mice infesting your Houston home, not both. Misconceptions like these can create confusion if you're trying to keep mice out of your home or arrest a mouse infestation. Join us as we examine a few facts every Houston resident should know about mice. We'll also give you tips to help you get rid of mice naturally and keep them away from your home. If you want to speak with a professional about mouse control, remember that you can reach out to us for immediate assistance. All-Safe Pest & Termite may specialize in termite control, but our technicians have the training and experience to provide exceptional mouse pest control in Houston. Do you have mouse questions? We have mouse answers.
When you see a rodent waddle along your exterior wall and disappear beneath the vegetation in your landscaping, you may only get a short glimpse of your rodent pest. You'll also likely see the rodent at dusk because rats and mice prefer nocturnal behavior. If you glimpse a rodent, look for these visual characteristics.
It is rare to see a rat or mouse, so it is helpful to know a couple of ways to tell which of these rodents you're dealing with on your Houston property when you don't see them. Search for rodent droppings. The droppings left by a mouse are just about the size of a grain of rice, or a little smaller. Rat droppings are twice the size of mouse droppings. As you look for droppings, check for holes. Rats will create holes that are larger than a quarter. A little mouse only needs a hole the size of a nickel and can fit through a gap the size of a dime.
When you find evidence of a mouse infestation, there is another misconception you need to dispel. Mice don't need to touch you to make you sick. They also don't need to get into your food to make you sick. When mice climb on counters or cross over dishes in your cabinets, they can deposit microorganisms that can make you sick. We won't spend much time on this topic today, but it is important to understand the dangers of having mice in your home. Not only can they make you sick, it is not good to have mice chewing wires in your walls. This can lead to a house fire. At the first sign of a mouse infestation, contact a pest control service provider. If you're in Houston, let All-Safe Pest & Termite help. We use field-tested methods and industry-leading solutions.
Before mice find their way into your home, you have options. If they're exploring your exterior walls, you may convince them to go away. You can also take steps to make it hard for them to get into your home. Here are our best tips for applying natural mice deterrents.
Remove Ground Clutter: Mice use objects on the ground to navigate. If you remove ground objects, you make it difficult for mice to move about in your yard.
Address Smells: Mice have an incredible sense of smell. They can pick up the scent of decaying matter from a distance.
Remove Ideal Food Options: If you grew up watching cartoon mice eat cheese, you may have a misunderstanding about what mice eat. They actually prefer seeds and nuts.
Seal Openings: A mouse can fit through a very small hole, and it is equipped with teeth that can make tiny holes large enough to fit through. Not only are mice capable to fit through small entry points, they're attracted to tight spaces. It is best to get rid of potential entry points so that you aren't accidentally putting out the welcome mat for mice.
Block Routes: A mouse can scale a tree and climb up the side of most homes. It can work its way up a pipe or the inside of a downspout. It can leap several feet from a tree branch and move its body to avoid terminal velocity and survive falls from extreme heights. It can run across power lines. Consider blocking these routes.
If you have the skills, energy, and time, these tips can help you deal with mice on your property. When more control is needed, or you're not able to apply these methods, contact All-Safe Pest & Termite for exterior rodent control. We use tamper-resistant bait stations to help with reducing mouse populations.
Mice are frustrating pests to remove. They are skilled at avoiding traps and can live inside a home quietly after mouse traps are applied. If this happens, they can continue to impact your health and present a danger to your property without you knowing it. The best solution is to let a trained pest control technician systematically apply control and monitoring methods to remove mice and make sure no mice remain. Once they're gone, you can keep them out of your home for good by getting an ongoing pest control service plan. Routine visits from a technician will provide many benefits. Your technician will perform inspections to identify potential entry points, routes, warning signs, conducive conditions, and other factors that can lead to a mouse infestation. When warning signs are seen, your technician can quickly get to work addressing your mouse problem before those little critters are able to accidentally cause harm. Along with mouse control, your pest control plan will include other forms of pest protection. Mice are far from the only pests we have in our Houston service area. Pests can carry viruses and diseases and spread disease-causing organisms. Pests can bites and sting. Pests can chew holes in your stuff. Some pests cause considerable damage over time and can literally eat you out of house and home. Get protection from all of Houston's pests. Contact All-Safe Pest & Termite and request a service visit. We'll take a look at the conditions in and around your home, listen to your pest concerns, and guide you toward an effective and sustainable solution. You don't have to let mice, bugs, and stinging insects have free reign on your property and in your home. Get your protection in place today.
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