As the weather starts to cool slightly, mice might make more of an effort to breach your home in search of food and shelter. But they can be quick and stealthy, so how will you know when it’s time to call for rodent control? The guide below explores signs to watch out for, as well as offering tips for prevention and treatment.

Is There a Mouse in Your Home?

Often, the first indication of mice is when you notice their feces or begin hearing strange noises in the walls. If so, check crawlspaces, under cabinets, and in basements and attic spaces to look for more droppings, gnawed holes in materials, or runways they may be using to travel. Nests will be made of bits of paper, string, insulation, or even stuffing from furniture or toys.

What Is the Best Form of Rodent Control?

If you find mice at home, your best course of action is to call for a professional exterminator. While some homeowners may attempt to use snap traps or poison, both could be dangerous. Someone walking around in the middle of the night might accidentally step on the first, while the second might entice your pets to consume it. Furthermore, it usually takes the mouse one to two days after consuming the toxin to fall prey to its effects, meaning that it might die while trapped behind your wall, leaving behind an unpleasant smell.

Prevention

Rodent control experts should be able to help you with prevention by identifying entry points and food sources. Seal up any spaces around vents, pipes, or doors. If you have a pet door, consider sealing it as well.

Keep countertops clean and wiped down, and don’t leave any kind of food open and available in pantries or on counters. Invest in trash containers that have sealing lids—for both indoor and outdoor trash.

Though tiny, mice can do a lot of damage and may carry disease. For rodent control in Hughes Springs, TX, contact Moore Pest Control at (903) 639-2884. They are Northeastern Texas’s affordable and experienced pest control experts, providing safe, effective extermination. Call for a free estimate or visit the website to see their full range of services.