Even though a house mouse is very small, the sight of one can send you running around like a crazy person. Now you know you have at least one mouse in your home, probably more. Mice can get into our homes through the smallest of openings. Their size and physical makeup allows them to squeeze through holes the size of a dime. Attached garages and chimneys make it even easier for them to get inside. There are the concerns for the health and safety of your home and family when you have a mouse infestation.

Are Mice Dangerous in Your Home?

Mice reproduce at an alarming rate. If you see one, chances are pretty good there are more hiding in the walls. They can quickly adapt to any situation and once they are comfortable, they will stay, build a nest and make themselves at home. Mice have monophyodont teeth. These are teeth that never fall out and will continue to grow for as long as the mouse is alive. Mice must constantly chew in an effort to keep their teeth filed down. If their teeth continue to grow, they can die because they won’t be able to eat. Mice will chew through just about anything, plastic, vinyl, wood, metal and even concrete. Mice will chew through wires and homes can burn down when they chew through live wires. Not only do mice cause damage to your home they can also become a risk to your health. They can introduce fleas and ticks into your home. House mice can also carry Hantavirus which is an infection that can be transmitted to humans. Transmission can happen when we breath in air and dust that has been in contact with the urine and droppings of mice. Higher numbers of mice increase the risk of infection.

What Scent Will Keep Mice Away?

Mice are incredibly persistent, and you may think it’s impossible to keep them away. But there are steps you can take to make your home less appealing. Rodents appear to hate the smell of mint as it can be extremely potent and gives off a very strong odor. Mint can therefore be very effective as a natural repellent. Try growing mint in your flowerbeds to keep them away.

How to Keep Mice Away from Your House & Yard

Mice love to hide out in stacks of firewood. Yes, it’s more convenient for you to keep your firewood stacked close to your home but it also makes it easier for mice to be get into your home. You should also keep garbage away from your home because it provides them with all the food they want. Keep your home clean. The cleaner your home is the less likely you’ll be dealing with mice. You can also consider adding a cat to the family!

Mice Rodent Inspections, Control & More in Greater Manhattan, & Brooklyn, New York

Do not take a mouse infestation lightly. The longer they’re around, the higher chance they’ll cause harm or damage. Give the professionals at Flash Pest Control a call to help you with any pest problems. We look forward to hearing from you. Contact us today!