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What Attracts Mice To Your Room And How To Keep Them OutÂ
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No one wants a mouse in their home, yet they seem to find their way there anyway. While it’s impossible to completely rid your home of mice, there are several things you can do to make your room less attractive to them. Here are the most common sources of attraction for these pesky rodents and some tips from pest control experts on how to keep them away from your home.Â
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Food SourcesÂ
The most common reason why mice enter homes is because of food sources. Mice are attracted to food that is easily accessible and have no qualms about scavenging through your pantry or kitchen cabinets for anything they can find. To prevent this from happening, make sure all your food is sealed in airtight containers and stored away in cupboards or fridge drawers. Additionally, make sure your counters and floors are clean at all times and that no crumbs or spills remain behind after meals.Â
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Hiding PlacesÂ
Mice also need places to hide to feel safe when entering a new environment. This means if your bedroom has any cracks or crevices around windows, doors, baseboards, or other small openings, they can use these as entry points into your room. To prevent this from happening, seal off any cracks with silicone caulking and fill in any gaps between walls with steel wool. Additionally, check the weather stripping around exterior doors for signs of wear and tear which could be allowing mice inside.Â
Moisture SourcesÂ
Finally, mice are also attracted to moisture sources such as damp towels or wet laundry left lying around the house. So it’s important that you keep all damp clothes off the floor and stored them away in a closet or drawer until you’re ready to wash them. This will not only help reduce the risk of attracting mice but also help prevent mold growth which can be harmful to health.Â
FAQs
What Are The Health Concerns Of Rat Droppings?
Rat droppings are a source of irritation and potential contamination, but they can be evidence of a larger pest control problem such as an infestation. Rat droppings contain bacteria and parasites that can cause serious illnesses such as hantavirus or leptospirosis. They may also contain viruses that cause colds, flu, and other respiratory infections if inhaled. In addition to this, rat urine is known to carry germs that may cause food poisoning or diarrhea if ingested.Â
What Is The Difference Between Residential Pest Control And Commercial Pest Control Services?
Residential pest control is generally focused on eliminating common household pests like cockroaches, ants, spiders, moths, mosquitoes, and other similar insects. On the other hand, commercial pest control targets different types of critters like rodents and birds that can pose threats to business operations.Â
What Are The Customized Solutions For Subterranean Termites?
One of the most effective customized solutions for subterranean termites is to get a regular termite inspection. A professional inspection can help identify any signs of a current infestation and provide recommendations on preventative measures to keep termites from coming back in the future.Â
How To Clean Crawl Space From Pest Infestation?
If you have a pest infestation in your crawl space, the best way to get rid of it is by calling a pest control professional. Professionals in the pest control industry are highly trained and experienced in dealing with all kinds of infestations so it’s important to call them if you feel like an infestation has become out of hand.
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