Life in our modern world is noisy from cell phones beeping, text messages, email notifications, and phone calls. The radio in the car blares out the latest songs or news reports, accompanied by the sound of angry drivers beeping horns as we commute to the office.
After a long, noisy day, sometimes it is nice to sit in the dark, turn off the phones and music, and relax. However, the sound of scratching under the floor or on the walls shatters our peaceful, zen moment. When an unexpected sound happens, we perk up, and our mind begins to race to figure out what is making the unwanted noise. Although we don't want to admit it, we realize that the sound may be from mice in the crawlspace, attic, or walls.
If you suspect mice are in the house, you need the Cedar Hill pest control team from ProActive Pest Services to come to your rescue. For over two decades, we have focused on protecting our community from spiders, rodents, insects, and wildlife. Our goal is to give you peace of mind knowing we protect what is most important to you — your family.
Habits And Behaviors Of Common House Mice
House mice are the most common of all mammals on the planet and are frequent inhabitants of Cedar Hill houses. Mice are nocturnal and forage for food at night while it is dark. When mice find a food source, they create a nest of four to six inches in diameter nearby.
Mice are territorial, so when they build a nest, they stay within 50 feet of it; however, since mice are curious, they constantly explore their territory to learn about it. Because they have poor eyesight, mice use their whiskers to navigate them as they travel along walls and objects.
When mice in Cedar Hill find a food source, they memorize the path and create a pathway by constantly traveling from the food to their nest. Feces, urine stains, oil smears, and discarded food are often along a mouse pathway, so if you see these signs of mice, you need to get help quickly before the population gets too large.
Why Mice In Your House Can Be So Problematic
Although some people make mice pets, they are dangerous to have in your house because of the various house mice diseases they carry. For example, mice spread leptospirosis, tularemia, salmonellosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM), and rat-bite fever to humans. Urine, feces, and saliva from the mice pollute surfaces. Another way they transmit diseases is by shedding pathogens from their fur as they travel across surfaces
Five Simple Yet Effective Mouse Prevention Tips For Around The House
No one wants to be startled by a mouse running across the floor. Here are five ideas that will prevent mice in the house:
- Seal cracks in the foundation, along the roofline, and around incoming pipes and wires
- Install exterior door sweeps
- Prune shrubs and trees away from the house
- Keep outdoor and indoor garbage cans closed
- Remove leaf and wood piles from the yard
In addition to these exterior tips, maintain a clean house to deter mice in the home.
The Most Effective Way To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Home
The best way to get rid of mice in the house is to use our dedicated, trained, certified technicians from ProActive Pest Services. We will thoroughly inspect your home to identify entry points, hot spots, and attractions. Next, we will implement our rodent procedure using repellents, one-way door systems, and traps. Once we have removed the mice from your house, we will seal entry points so they cannot return. Contact us today and schedule your inspection.
