If you have mice, you’ve probably encountered one of two common species in NJ. These are white-footed mice and deer mice. If you’ve tried to remove them from your home on your own, you may have been disappointed with the results.
Mice can enter your home through a hole as small as a quarter inch. This means any unsealed openings are an entryway for these tiny critters. You may have tried humane traps and even added mesh to your attic vents, only to hear the scurrying noises of mice as they race about in your attic.
If this sounds familiar, you need to
defer to the pros. But how do exterminators get rid of mice? They use bait and various traps, thoroughly inspecting your home. Here’s what to expect.
Inspect Homes for Mice
A professional exterminator will begin with a thorough home inspection. They’re expertly trained to look for any potential entry points that mice (and other rodents) might use to enter and exit your home. If they find any, they’ll quickly seal them.
They’ll look for cracks in walls or siding. They’ll also inspect your screens, windows, and doors for entry points. If your
pest removal service finds these entry points, they’ll seal them. If you haven’t tried vents over your attic covers, they’ll install them to see if that rectifies the problem. Attic vent covers,
such as screens, are often an effective humane way to get rid of mice. They can also install one-way excluders so mice can exit your home but not re-enter.
Humane Traps
Humane bait traps are designed for mice inside your home. A pest removal company may place them in areas where mice are suspected.
The caveat is that you need to monitor these traps frequently, trapping and releasing any mice you find. You can use cheese or peanut butter to lure them in. It’s important to understand that they may not work on their own, so speak with a professional about alternative methods of controlling your mouse infestation. If you trap a mouse, you need to drive it a safe distance from your home — usually several miles away.
Never use glue traps to catch mice, as they can lead to slow, painful, and inhumane deaths for mice.
How Long Does Mice Extermination Last?
Even with effective traps, mice may return to your home. Professional pest removal companies are equipped with getting rid of mice but may need to routinely inspect your home.
You may find more and more mice coming inside as it becomes cold out as they search for food. Just because you remove mice once doesn’t mean a new batch won’t infiltrate your home, but routine pest inspection services ensure your home is secure. Professionals can identify new cracks or
holes in your basement and seal up entry points around your home as they find them.
Get Rid of Mice in Your Home
Although you can try to get rid of mice on your own, professionals such as Serene Property Services understand what signs to look for. We also have the tools and experience to eradicate your mouse problem before they contaminate your food source and bring harmful bacteria into your home.
We service Sparta, N, and the surrounding towns in Sussex County, NJ. We also service Warwick, NY, so
contact us today for help with your pest infestation.
