If the recent cold weather has made your home a refuge for mice and other critters, then getting them out is your top priority. Don’t let these little pests damage your home or harm the health of your family. Follow these tips from SWAT Services to get rid of mice in your home this winter.
Simple Steps for a Mouse-Free House
Seal Foundation Holes
Take some time to walk around the outside of your home and examine it for any openings. Make sure to look carefully around doors, windows, wiring gaps and even around your lighting fixtures. The biggest problem areas are often crawl spaces, basements and garages, so pay even closer attention to any gaps in these areas. When you see these openings, make sure to seal them up with caulk or silicone. For larger holes, use a patch made from metal flashing. In crawl spaces, you’ll need to look at vent screens that might be missing or damaged and fix those immediately.
Hide and Seal Food Sources
In the winter, mice will find it harder to get food outside so they’ll come inside looking for it. The best thing that you can do to hide your food is to put it in sealed containers. Mice can easily chew through paper or plastic bags, so put food in sturdy containers with lids. Also, make sure that pet food and garbage are also stored in sealed containers.
Move Items Away from the House
If you have woodpiles, junk piles or loose garbage near your home, these can be perfect places for rodents to make their home and breed. To eliminate these breeding grounds, keep woodpiles stacked neatly and as far as possible from your home and remove any clutter or junk piles as soon as possible.
Spray Peppermint Oil
One easy and cheap way to keep rodents away is by spraying peppermint oil on your walls and floors. This calming fragrance is actually the exact opposite to many rodents. All you have to do is mix two teaspoons of peppermint oil with one cup of water, put it in a spray bottle and spray along the walls of your home.
For Mice Removal, Call SWAT
To ensure your home is protected from mice and wildlife, start with a home inspection. Call SWAT for a thorough examination of your property and home. We can identify problem areas and offer steps for eliminating the risk of home invaders. Call us now before you have a problem. It’s much easier to prevent mice and wildlife from moving into your home than it is to remove them once they are already there.
Call SWAT Today – (770) 565-7928
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