Cats used to be standard pest controllers on farms because of their quick wit and predatory instincts. A mice infestation is difficult to control, and it takes more than unleashing cats to eliminate their population. Although having a cat can help with the problem in the short term, you’ll need other methods to ensure mice won’t come back.

Cats as Pest Controllers

Not All Cats Hunt

Some cats are afraid of mice, while others would rather play with them instead of hunting them. Even if you have a cat that’s a hunter, it’s challenging to reach the nest where they live. Since these rodents reproduce quickly, it’s unlikely your cats will eliminate the population.

Diseases, Ticks, & Fleas

Mice carry diseases like Hantavirus (HPS) and Lyme Disease, which they can transmit to cats, as well as humans. Cats can also get fleas and parasites from contact with wild mice. For this reason, cats shouldn’t be your first line of defense against pests.

Keep Mice Away Forever

Sanitize your Home

Before you begin any alternative methods, clean your house from top to bottom. Don’t forget to clean places mice can get into like small holes, behind the stove, or on top of the fridge. A few crumbs are all a mouse needs to survive, so vacuum your floors, and clean the counters regularly.

Bait, Trap, & Seal

Poisoned bait, glue traps, and mouse traps are items you can place around your house to control the population. Close off entry points to stop mice from coming in from the outside. Call an exterminator if the problem is too big to manage.

 

If you have pests in your home like mice, wasps, or termites, All-RIte Pest Control can eliminate and remove them quickly and safely. Since 1972, they’ve been serving the Versailles, KY, community with their expert knowledge of pest behavior. They are the only Kentucky extermination company run and operated by a board-certified entomologist. Visit them online to learn more about their services, or call (859) 873-1400 for a free quote.