Exterminator for mice...
We need a good exterminator – ideally one who specializes in mice. Can anyone recommend one? To make matters worse, our neighbor is part of the problem – her house is a mess and looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in ages with junk all over inside. Any suggestions how to deal with this?
We need a good exterminator – ideally one who specializes in mice.
Can anyone recommend one?
To make matters worse, our neighbor is part of the problem – her house is a mess and looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in ages with junk all over inside. Any suggestions how to deal with this?
An exterminator is a waste of time until you seal up every hole in your place. This can be a huge job involving pulling out appliances, cabinets, emptying closets etc. Mice can get in through incredibly small holes. In my experience the most common entry points are the holes around radiator pipes and through holes around any pipes coming into a kitchen (water, waste, gas). Try sealing up these first with steel wool and plaster. If you use plaster alone, they can eat through it if they’re determined.
I think that the mouse infestation is not a house-by-house proposition. All the houses are interconnected and the mice run the block, popping up wherever there is an opening. We had no mice at all. Then a radiator was moved and a hole was left in the floor. Mice started to come up from the hole. As soon as we had the hole closed all mice disappeared. Try to close up all openings that will allow the travelers to stop over.
I’m allergic to cats as well, but since I married into two, I’ve been getting once a month allergy shots and have had no problems at all.
I would just have a talk with the neighbor and explain that you think her mouse problem is carrying over to you .Ask her how can you two work together to alleviate the problem.Stress that mice carry disease and affect the quality of your life.Tell her that if she isnt providing food and clutter, they wouldnt harbor in her home and travel over to yours.
OP here-
Wish I could have a cat, but I’m insanely allergic.
So, we’re looking for exterminator recommendations.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Someone with no mercy for little mice.
1:08 here. APS does not only deal with the elderly. If it’s as bad as OP indicates, they can provide different services, but it takes a looong time.
This guy is the best: http://pestquest.info/index.htm
yes, a cat is a god long term solution. lemme know if you want one (or two!). i have kittens!
as for the neighbor, what are laws regarding ‘packrats’? didn’t they pass a law named after the Collyer brothers? they were the brothers who saved everything and ended up getting smooshed by piles of trash in their home. if a neighbor is really bad, are you supposed to call 311 or something?
who said she was elderly? maybe she’s just a slob.