Since mice are considerably smaller than rats, they can easily find their way into our homes. As a result, effective mice control measures are crucial to maintaining a safe living environment.
Statistics reveal that house mice infestations are significantly more prevalent, occurring 10 to 20 times more frequently than rat infestations. To successfully control mice, focusing on sanitation and exclusion techniques is essential.
Sanitation and exclusion serve as preventive steps in mice control. However, in cases where a mouse infestation already exists, additional measures such as baiting or trapping become necessary.
Implementing practical and long-term mice control strategies involves reducing food and shelter resources wherever possible. Properly setting up an adequate number of strategically placed traps can be an effective method of trapping mice. Indeed, you can also employ this approach as a follow-up procedure to a baiting plan, further enhancing its effectiveness. Trapping becomes the ideal strategy when dead mice pose sanitation or odour issues. Removing mice promptly and taking necessary exclusion measures to prevent future recurrences is essential.
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Rats and mice are notorious for spreading diseases and causing property damage. In Auckland’s moderate temperatures, rodents thrive, leaving behind trails of excrement. It is no surprise that many individuals seek professional rodent control services.
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Mice can survive in various environments with minimal food and shelter. Consequently, controlling them can be challenging, especially in and around older buildings.
Mice commonly inhabit areas where food is stored, handled, or used, posing a challenge in keeping them out despite sanitation efforts. While proper hygiene is essential, it rarely reduces the number of mice significantly. On the other hand, inadequate sanitation provides an ideal environment for mice to thrive and multiply.
Steam n Dry Pest Control Auckland Service’s experts recommend eliminating breeding sites. Removing places where mice can rest, hide, build nests, or raise their young can significantly reduce their numbers.
Mice exclusion stands as the most effective long-term method for controlling mouse populations. The key is to seal off all openings and gaps larger than 6 mm to prevent mice from entering. Stainless steel scouring pads can serve as temporary plugs to seal cracks in structure foundations and openings for utility cables and water pipes.
Windows, screens, and doors must fit securely for optimal mice exclusion. Using metal to cover the edges of windows and doors can prevent gnawing. Insulating foam, plastic screening, rubber, wood, and vinyl are inadequate for plugging openings used by mice.
Rodent baits contain attractants and rodenticides, ensuring their effectiveness in controlling mice. Agricultural manufacturers and pest control professionals offer rodenticides in various formulations, which you can obtain for effective mice control. Steam n Dry Pest Control Auckland has a history of industry leadership and a commitment to science, environmental health, and customer satisfaction. Indeed our licensed technician follows the Department of Agriculture standards. Our technicians are also Auckland’s most skilled, qualified, and experienced pest management.
Trapping is a highly effective technique for controlling small numbers of house mice, albeit time-consuming. It is beneficial in areas with only a few mice, such as garages, homes, and other structures.
Trapping offers several advantages as it does not rely on potentially harmful rodenticides. It allows for visual confirmation of success and removing trapped mice, avoiding the unpleasant odour associated with indoor poisoning methods.
There are two types of mouse traps to consider. Snap traps, available at hardware stores and supermarkets, are cost-effective and commonly used. Some people prefer newer plastic snap traps, which are easier to set and clean. Traps with large plastic treadles are incredibly efficient. Proper placement of traps and using various baits, such as peanut butter, can improve their effectiveness. It is crucial to set the triggers gently to ensure quick activation.
Multiple-capture live traps can capture several mice at once without requiring a reset. This method reduces labour and allows for the regular release of live mice.
Glue boards are an alternative to traditional traps and can effectively capture and hold mice attempting to cross them. They are widely available alongside other mouse control products.
However, it is essential to note that glue boards and live catch traps do not cause rapid death, and mice caught in them may struggle for a prolonged period. Some individuals consider these traps less humane than killing traps.
Rodenticides containing anticoagulants and snap traps are actively employed to control house mice infestations. These substances thin the blood, preventing clotting and causing internal bleeding, eventually leading to the rodent’s death. They are used in minimal amounts and are typically mixed with quality cereal products and other attractive materials to ensure mice do not avoid the bait.
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About the Author:
This comprehensive content has been expertly crafted by Graeme Stephens, an IICRC Master Restoration Technician, since 2001. With an impressive background of over 36 years in disinfecting, cleaning, and pest control Auckland services, Graeme Stephens is a highly regarded authority in the industry.
Last Updated: June/18/2023
