Mouse Infestation - Help!
We rent the top two floors of an old wood frame house. We moved in in August and, in the last month or so, have discovered that we have a mouse problem. Initially we thought it was just one mouse, but, after capturing 3 so far (and finding another dead one behind the fridge), we’re…
We rent the top two floors of an old wood frame house. We moved in in August and, in the last month or so, have discovered that we have a mouse problem. Initially we thought it was just one mouse, but, after capturing 3 so far (and finding another dead one behind the fridge), we’re realizing that we have a much bigger problem.
We’re taking all the appropriate steps — plugging up all holes with steel wool, putting down traps, having an exterminator come by — so I guess my question is: is it possible to win this battle? Or are mice just too resourceful (and too quick to reproduce) to be successful? Any advice? Thanks!
if you’re going the cat route and just want a temporary cat then think about fostering one! barc shelter , the mayor’s alliance for animals and plenty of other organizations have cats that need a foster home. everybody wins
I delt with an infesttion a few years ago. IMBY’s suggestion to watch for where they come in and out is a good one. We finaly solved the problem by moving all the furniture away from the walls, mopping the floors (I was told the smell of mice urine marks a place as ‘mouse friendly’ to others looking for a new home), and patching every crack and hole with steel wool and spackle. It took a full, messy, miserable day, but solved the problem.
Ratzapper!
GO IMBY!
A cat is the way to go if possible. The cat will drive the mice right out of the house (and over to your neighbors houses, but that’s not your problem, now is it?). The cat doesn’t even have to catch any mice – when they smell it, they will most likely flee. Most other methods of mouse eradication involve disposing of dead mice, or starving the mice out inside your walls. The cat method is much more elegant. Plus, cats are awesome, unless you’re allergic.
“Now remember: When things look bad and it looks like you’re not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb mad-dog mean. ‘Cause if you lose your head and give up then you neither live nor win. That’s just the way it is.”
-Josey Wales
Yes, get the ZAPPER. It’s the best.
just caught bunch myself…as others said this is time of year they come househunting. Don’t get too excited unless you see droppings in all rooms, etc. Set traps (snap/glue/bait) wherever see droppings. And plug as many holes too. Don’t forget basement also.
get the Rat Zapper! it works! zap!
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