DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY PEST CONTROL
Every season brings its plusses and minuses. Summertime supplies bountiful sunshine and warmth, but it also brings mosquitos, black flies, wasps and ants. Winter brings cold weather and snow but it also signals a hibernation of the above mentioned pests. However, mice and bedbugs tend to be more prevalent in the winter and precautions should be taken to make sure no infestations of these bugs and rodents occur.
Mice Control and Bedbugs
When dealing with mice, it is important to note that they are not the same as rats. Rats definitely appear larger when compared to common mice. The house mouse, the white-footed mouse, and the deer mouse are usually the major mice type pests that invade homes and of these three mouse species, the house mouse is the most common. They can be seen year round but when the cold weather sets in, they vigorously seek out accommodations and that is usually in the warm confines of a home or commercial business, all ripe with protection and varieties of food.
A lot of mice existing in the major cities live most of their lives in buildings while those found in rural locations live outside. As mentioned, they often look for warmer environments during the cold season and may migrate into homes during these periods. You can find them living under refrigerators, in drawers, in furniture, walls, and in the ceiling. For effective mice control, you might adopt any of the following control methods;
Sealing all points of entry
One of the simplest methods of controlling mice is to find any entry point which mice use in entering the building and sealing it off. This entry point may be a gap in the door, window or through the ceiling. You should also inspect the building for cracks in any area. When sealing up these gaps and cracks, ensure you use materials which the mice cannot bite through to get in.
Cleaning the area properly
By ensuring that all sources of food that attract mice inside. You should make sure that you properly clean all tables and sinks while food items are stored in containers which can be closed tightly. You should look for a better means to dispose of your refuse. Using a refuse bin which is made of metal can be effective for mice control.
Using traps
A mouse trap can work best if you have identified the area where the mice usually come from. You can also use it in locating the area where the mice are more active. This is done by scattering lots of traps around and identifying the area that yields the most result. You will also need to use a bait along with the trap. Baits can be any food item which the mice have been feasting on in the past. This is sure to attract them especially when there is a shortage of food for them to find.
Using cats
While cats are great pets, they can also be used for mice control. Cats can be a major threat to mice as they love hunting for the these scurrying creatures. Having a cat can help reduce the population of mice rapidly.
Using poison baits
A poison bait may also be called a rodenticide. This can be in the form of food or pellets and work pretty well. The only problem with this method is that after eating the bait, the mice will scurry off to someplace else and die. The dead body then decays and begins to give off a foul smell.
It is important to identify any mice infestation problem early so you can quickly start the process of eradicating mice. By carrying out regular inspection, you may be able to find their nest or the point of entry. This can help you curb the menace before they contaminate any food and cause diseases.
A lot of mice existing in the major cities live most of their lives in buildings while those found in rural locations live outside. As mentioned, they often look for warmer environments during the cold season and may migrate into homes during these periods. You can find them living under refrigerators, in drawers, in furniture, walls, and in the ceiling. For effective mice control, you might adopt any of the following control methods;
Sealing all points of entry
One of the simplest methods of controlling mice is to find any entry point which mice use in entering the building and sealing it off. This entry point may be a gap in the door, window or through the ceiling. You should also inspect the building for cracks in any area. When sealing up these gaps and cracks, ensure you use materials which the mice cannot bite through to get in.
Cleaning the area properly
By ensuring that all sources of food that attract mice inside. You should make sure that you properly clean all tables and sinks while food items are stored in containers which can be closed tightly. You should look for a better means to dispose of your refuse. Using a refuse bin which is made of metal can be effective for mice control.
Using traps
A mouse trap can work best if you have identified the area where the mice usually come from. You can also use it in locating the area where the mice are more active. This is done by scattering lots of traps around and identifying the area that yields the most result. You will also need to use a bait along with the trap. Baits can be any food item which the mice have been feasting on in the past. This is sure to attract them especially when there is a shortage of food for them to find.
Using cats
While cats are great pets, they can also be used for mice control. Cats can be a major threat to mice as they love hunting for the these scurrying creatures. Having a cat can help reduce the population of mice rapidly.
Using poison baits
A poison bait may also be called a rodenticide. This can be in the form of food or pellets and work pretty well. The only problem with this method is that after eating the bait, the mice will scurry off to someplace else and die. The dead body then decays and begins to give off a foul smell.
It is important to identify any mice infestation problem early so you can quickly start the process of eradicating mice. By carrying out regular inspection, you may be able to find their nest or the point of entry. This can help you curb the menace before they contaminate any food and cause diseases.