What It Takes To Get Rid Of A Mouse Infestation In Your Downington Home

Spotting One Mouse In Your House Usually Means Many More

Mice are naturally timid creatures. They will go out of their way to avoid interacting with you and members of your family. What does this mean? It means seeing one mouse is usually a sign of a much bigger problem. Since mice are nocturnal, it is rare for these pests to come out during the day. The only reason they have to come out in broad daylight is starvation. This most often occurs when there are not enough scraps and trash to go around. If you see a wild mouse at night, on the other hand, it is not a clear sign of a bigger problem. To find out the severity of your infestation, let a professional pay your home a visit for a detailed inspection. This is the best way to identify a rodent problem indoors. 

It's Very Dangerous To Have Mice In Your Home

One thing you should understand about house mice is that they are dangerous. These furry rodents are vectors for many diseases and disease-carrying pests like fleas and ticks. In other words, there are many ways you might get sick from having mice indoors. They might bite you and transmit bacteria with their saliva. You might consume a food or beverage that is contaminated with fecal droppings or urine. There is also the threat of being bitten by fleas and ticks. Both of these parasitic bugs regularly spread blood-borne diseases which include Lyme disease, murine typhus, tularemia, the bubonic plague, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The best way to avoid mouse disease is to make sure these pests stay out.

Why Mouse Traps Aren't Enough To Get Rid Of An Infestation

Mouse traps are usually hit-or-miss. Snap traps baited with peanut butter can work if used for small infestations of only a couple of rodents. As these pests gain a foothold indoors and start breeding, controlling the problem with traps alone becomes nearly impossible. Often, homeowners waste lots of time and money and find no end to the problem. The last thing we want is for you to have to dispose of mouse carcasses for weeks and weeks only to see no real progress. 

Although removing a mouse infestation with DIY is usually challenging, preventing a problem is something you can do on your own. If you are not currently dealing with mice or other invasive rodents, here are six basic prevention tips to help keep these pests out of your home.

• Use some silicone caulk and steel wool to fill in holes, gaps, and cracks around your home’s exterior foundation.
• Repair damage to window/door screens and make sure they are installed properly.
• Clean indoors frequently and stay vigilant with general household chores.
• Make sure your trash cans have tight-fitting lids and do not leave trash bags out in the open.
• Store all of your food and pet food inside air-tight containers.
• Address moisture issues indoors like leaky piping, broken fixtures, and water build-up.

If you do not have time to prevent mice on your own, we would be happy to help you out. Our team offers comprehensive services to remove and prevent invasive and problematic rodents.

Call The Pros At The First Sign Of Mice In Your Home

If you notice mice inside your home, the only reliable way to get them out is with professional services. For treatments you can trust, let the experts at Masters Touch Pest Solutions lend a helping hand. We are one of the largest locally and family-owned pest control businesses here in Downington. Our team has been working hard since 1991 to provide top-tier pest care for our community.

Call now and find out what pest control in Downington could look like for your home and property and find a solution to your mouse problems.