Is there a mouse lurking in your home, hiding in the darkest of corners? The scratching and scurrying that mice make as they move about is often harrowing enough without having to deal with the other troubles they cause. Mice leave droppings and piles of material scraps that they use to build nests and chew through cardboard and plastic containers in your pantry. If you suspect you have a mouse problem, professional mice control combined with some other tips can help you.

What Makes Your Home Appealing

1. Trees and shrubs

Mice are opportunistic. If there are places where they can hide near the outside of your home, they will use that as an opportunity to sneak in. Try trimming back trees and shrubs to keep mice away.

2. Outdoor clutter

Stacks of firewood, tarp-covered equipment, stacks of junk, and piles of leaves are also appealing to mice. Make sure to remove clutter from around your yard so mice will be less tempted to move in.

3. Birdseed

Mice are omnivores, but wild mice who survive in nature often prefer fruit, grains, and seeds, which makes your birdseed a tasty treat.  Put a pause on feeding birds until you have managed to get your mice problem under control.

4. Animal food

If you have dogs or cats, you likely have dog and cat food around. Mice love the smell and taste of dog and cat food. You should purchase both air and water-tight containers where you can store your pet's food to help keep mice at bay.

5. Garbage

Humans are often wasteful by nature. In 2010, it was estimated that the U.S. wasted 133 billion pounds of food. It is common for people to scrap their unfinished food into the garbage and mice are especially thankful when you do. Make sure you remove trash nightly and keep it in a secure garbage can outside your home. Use a bungee cord to secure the lid down to help keep mice out.

6. Entry points

Inspect your home both inside and out to look for entry points. Any point of entry you find should be dealt with immediately. Plug holes and repair gaps or openings so mice do not have an easy way in and out of your home.

7. Unprotected

Sometimes mice will invade your home despite your best efforts to keep them out. You can keep a clean home that is free of clutter, and they will still find a way to get inside and torment you. Thankfully, you can hire a professional to assist you with pest control. Pest control services ensure that your home does not remain unprotected against the threat of mice and other vermin.

Contact a pest control professional near you to find out more about the ways in which you can keep mice out of your home. 

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