Mice are curious, intelligent rodents that spend much of their time foraging and finding safe, warm places to make their nests. Like many species of rodents, mice are well-adapted to live among humans and, in many cases, to move in with them. Once inside a home, they build nests behind walls, in attics, in basements and in storage spaces, where they shred paper, fabric and other bits of material they can find for nesting material.

Because mother mice might have as many as seven to ten litters per year, one mouse finding its way into your home can result in an infestation quite rapidly. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, our experienced technicians can help you understand what attracts mice, how they make their way into your home and what necessary steps it takes to remove these invasive rodents.

1. Paper Clutter 

Mice gather a variety of materials to make their nests, but few are as useful to mice as paper. They will shred almost any type of paper material they find, including cardboard, books, wrapping paper and notebook paper. You can avoid attracting mice to your home by storing paper products in airtight, thick plastic tubs with snap-on lids so mice cannot reach them.

2. Water 

Before mice nest anywhere, they search for a nearby water source to sustain them as they raise their young and forage for food. Almost any small leak around your home has a water source, so check your home’s pipes for leaks that could supply mice with a consistent water supply. Finding mouse droppings near such leaks can help confirm the need for mice removal.

3. Cereal and Dry Goods 

Mice are not fussy about what they eat and consume a variety of fruits, grains, small insects and a variety of plants. However, once they find their way into your home and pantry, they will not hesitate to chew through cereal boxes, bags of dried beans and other items packaged in material they can chew through. Transferring these foods into jars or airtight containers and learning what attracts mice to your pantry can help discourage their foraging through your food.

Possible Health Issues Caused By Mice 

If you suspect mice have found their way into your home, trying to find nesting sites and handling live rodents could put you at risk in several ways. While mice are not as large as rats, they still have sharp teeth that can deliver a nasty bite, especially territorial males and females defending their nests. Mice nests can also contain feces, urine and saliva that all carry disease, such as Hantavirus, that causes respiratory problems in humans once they become infected.

Mouse nesting material may also contain fleas, which leave the nest once their hosts are gone and look for meals elsewhere. Fleas feed on the blood of living organisms and may target your family, including household pets, causing a secondary infestation. Contacting us here at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can keep you and your family safe during mice removal.

How We Handle Mice Infestations 

Once our technicians arrive at your home, they inspect it thoroughly and use special heat-sensing cameras to find hidden nests. They then humanely remove all the live mice and install one-way doors at entrance points so mice can leave your home but not re-enter through the same entry point. Our technicians then safely remove infected nests in a way that does not encourage the spread of dust or dangerous rodent feces. Finally, sealing all possible entrances and scheduling future inspections to keep your home free of mice all year round.

Contact Us Today for Mice Removal

Discover how to keep mice away and what attracts them to your home with assistance from Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Our team of experts is here to help you understand the common factors that invite rodents and provide effective solutions. Contact us today to schedule an appointment via our convenient online form and safeguard your home from potential rodent damage. Protect your property and ensure peace of mind with Skedaddle!