As the weather gets colder and the temperature drops during the autumn and winter months, it is much more common for rodents such as mice and rats to enter your home if you live in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Gosport, Petersfield, Fareham or any other surrounding areas.
Mice and other rodents will try to get inside during the autumn and winter months in search of food, warmth, and refuge. Mice can not only eat through walls and ruin food boxes in kitchen cupboards, but they can also gnaw on wires, transport bacteria, and aggravate allergies and asthma in residents.
Before you take any precautions, learn how to recognise mouse droppings, which are frequently the first signs that you have mice in your home. They're roughly a quarter of an inch long and look like dark rice grains. Rat droppings are often wider and longer, measuring about a half-inch in length, so you will be able to identify which rodent is in your home by the size of their droppings.
How do I get rid of mice in my home?
At Pegasus Pest Solutions, we understand that it might not always be convenient for you to seek help from a professional pest control specialist whenever you have a rodent infestation, especially if it seems to happen quite often in your home. That's why we've outlined 3 steps that you can take to remedy and prevent a rodent infestation from happening in the future...
Identify the rodents' entry point
You may have decided to invest in some bait and mousetraps to lure your rodents out from the nooks and crannies that they're hiding in, but before you put down any traps or bait, it's important to do a little detective work. You should try your best to determine where the mice are living and building nests and then set your traps around those general areas.
Place your mouse traps in places where they're likely to roam
Mousetraps are still one of the most efficient ways to get rid of mice who have already caused havoc in your home. Place mouse traps in the areas where they are likely to roam in your homes, such as along walls and underneath rubbish bins. There are many different mouse traps to pick from, each with its price, purpose, and design. You can choose between snap traps, electric traps or live snatch traps.
Determine possible sources of food and remove them.
Food sources that are easily accessible draw mice. Make sure to check your kitchen and storage spaces thoroughly to find and store any food items that might be attracting rodents. Make sure that every food item is kept in sealed containers, and quickly clean up any spills or crumbs. By taking away their food source, you deter mice from building nests in your home by decreasing their appeal.
Seal entryways and possible nesting locations
Mice can enter your home through even the smallest cracks. Look for gaps, cracks, or holes in the walls, floors, and areas surrounding the pipes on your property. To keep mice out, caulk, steel wool, or other suitable materials can be used to seal these access sites.
To lessen mouse hiding places, you should also locate possible nesting places, such as unused materials or clutter piles, and either organise or remove them. For expert help, we offer rodent control in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Petersfield, and the surrounding areas.
If your problem persists, then get in touch with a professional
Although mouse traps do tend to do the trick when it comes to stopping a rodent infestation, there is a chance that they don't seem to go away, or they go away for a short while but return. If this happens to you, then we recommend calling a professional.
At Pegasus Pest Solutions to deal with your problem. We have a great deal of experience in dealing with rodents as this is one of the most common pests we have dealt with over the years. Give us a call on 07501702101 if you need a rodent control specialist and we will be more than happy to help you.
