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If mice settle in your yard, you could face expensive lawn damage as well as exposure to dangerous illnesses. Instead of seeking mice removal in Milwaukee when the situation turns dire, be proactive to prevent an infestation. With the following tips, you can keep your yard mouse-free. Protect Gazebos and Hot Tubs Unfortunately, hot tubs… Continue reading

Homeowners usually only think of rodents in terms of one thing: mice removal. No one wants the tiny creatures scurrying through their attic spaces or kitchens, causing all types of problems. The problem with only viewing species as trouble is you need to see their significance in the grand scheme of things. Why Are Mice… Continue reading

Do mice store food? While squirrels and packrats are better known as rodent hoarders, mice have also been known to steal food intended for humans or pets and hide it away for later. While this can be inconvenient and costly, it is not the biggest issue you have to worry about. While mice are eating… Continue reading

Mice are cute, furry little animals, and people can be forgiven for finding them adorable when outside of the context of an infestation. Unfortunately, when mice invade a property, they can become quite destructive and problematic, requiring professional and humane mice removal. Office buildings are often more at risk of rodent infestations than smaller properties.… Continue reading

They scurry across the floor and chew almost anything. Mice are not typically welcome houseguests, yet they seem to find their way inside. How do the furry little critters make their way indoors, and how can you keep them out? Mice removal experts explain that guaranteeing mice stay out of your house is challenging.   The… Continue reading

Rats and mice carry many different diseases that can spread through their urine. Leptospirosis is one such illness that can pose a risk to all members of your household, but your pet dog is at the greatest risk. Mice removal, wildlife control in Milwaukee, and other measures can help you reduce the risk of infection. … Continue reading

If you’ve ever had a mouse infestation, you may have been surprised to discover more mouse activity in your basement than in other spaces of the home. Mice are often attracted to spots that have food available, such as the kitchen, or areas that are closed off to the rest of the property, such as… Continue reading

While mice are adorable creatures, as a homeowner, you likely do not want wild mice calling your house a home. Aside from the sanitation and chewing habits of mice, wild mice can reproduce quickly, resulting in a significant infestation in under a year. Therefore, if you find wild mice scurrying across your bathroom floor, call… Continue reading

Mice are a common household pest and are particularly aggressive when the weather starts to get cold. Homeowners often wonder how to catch a mouse and mistakenly think that taking care of a mice infestation on their own will be cheaper and easier than hiring a professional. However, these do-it-yourself strategies can be ineffective at… Continue reading

It’s no secret that cats and mice are mortal enemies. As with any type of predator and prey, these animals have a dynamic where the mice tend to hide from the cats that give chase. Because of this, you may think that owning a cat is a good way to rid your home of mice.… Continue reading

When we hear the word “mouse,” we often picture a small, skittering rodent with pointy ears and beady eyes. However, the reality is that the term “mouse” actually covers a wide range of species with similar physical features. Perhaps the most familiar types of mice in the U.S. are the field mouse and the house… Continue reading

Rodents are stubborn pests that invade your property, inflict damage on building materials and pose a health risk with their ability to spread disease. Keeping mice and rats out of your house is vital to maintaining a safe and clean environment. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we can assist you with mice removal wildlife control… Continue reading

A mouse is not particularly threatening to look at on its own and out of context; however, if that harmless little darling is found inside your home, your bedroom, it is suddenly terrifying. While there is no physical reason to fear a mouse — it will not attack a human — it can cause significant… Continue reading

What do human infants and the mice in your attic have in common? It turns out, there are some striking similarities when it comes to their teething practices. Although babies may be a lot cuter than rodents, they are similar in the way they engage in chewing behaviors to alleviate the discomfort of growing teeth.… Continue reading

Mice can seem mischievous and conniving, scurrying across the floor, scratching inside the walls, seeming to manipulate you with jump scares and paranoia, but alas, a mouse does not care about you. The animal is only interested in safe and warm nesting sites, those close to a food source and free of overactive predators.  Unfortunately… Continue reading

The Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control team in Milwaukee often receives calls from home and business owners who are surprised to find mice during the winter. Many people expect the mice would sleep in their dens all winter, hibernating. However, this is not the case, and it is common to see them out and about looking… Continue reading

Mice are notoriously difficult to remove once they take up residence in a home. With their small size and quick movements, they can be hard to catch on sight alone. As a result, many homeowners turn to other methods to deter mice from sticking around, such as using strong scents. However, the question remains: Are… Continue reading

Do mice really love eating cheese? Is your feline friend enough to keep them away? At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we get a lot of these questions. Below we explore some common mice myths to see if they are true or false. Whether they need their questions answered or emergency mice control, Milwaukee residents can… Continue reading

During the colder winter months, mice have a tendency to make their way indoors. Like many rodents, they are an annoyance if they get inside. They can damage furniture, chew up clothing and eat food, but many people are worried about a more alarming possibility: Do mice bite people? While the reality is that mice… Continue reading

Many people mistakenly believe that the mice that take up residence in their homes are looking for shelter from the cold months of winter, and will vacate the premises in the spring. Unfortunately, as the weather grows warmer, you may still find that you have unwanted guests in your home. Let’s take a moment to… Continue reading

As far as rodents go, the city of Milwaukee has had its fair share of issues. Many residents are no strangers to the call for mice removal from their commercial and residential properties. The state of Wisconsin has three native rodents, the House Mouse, Deer Mouse, and the Norway Rat. All three rodents frequent urban… Continue reading

A house mouse is capable of walking on a thin wire and squeezing itself through a hole the size of a dime. With this in mind, it becomes obvious why just a single mouse in your home can quickly turn into a real hazard. When you add to that the fact that mice breed incredibly… Continue reading