House mice can be a major problem for Elizabeth City property owners. It is essential to understand more about these rodents in order to properly prevent and eliminate them from your life.
Understanding House Mice
Mice are some of the most common home-invading pests, and most individuals can easily recognize these rodents. They are small, with brown to grey fur, broad feet, and large whiskers. Due to their commonplace appearance, many questions can arise if you come across this pest in your home or business.
Can Mice Climb Up Walls?
Mice are surprisingly skillful when it comes to climbing. They can jump up to a foot in the air and climb approximately thirteen feet up a smooth vertical wall. Mice find it easiest to climb up walls crafted from concrete, brick, wood finishing, and shingles; they are usually unable to climb up completely smooth painted walls or walls and windows made of glass.
Can Mice See In The Dark?
Even though mice are nocturnal, they are not able to see in the dark. Rodents, in general, have very poor vision and instead rely on their whiskers to help them navigate around your house. Once mice settle into the secluded areas of your property, such as inside walls or attics, they will use their whiskers and feet to move back and forth to their nest, to detect predators nearby, and to seek out food.
What Attracts Mice?
Many things may attract mice to your home, especially as these rodents are dependent on humans and highly skilled at seeking out food, water, and shelter from human structures. Factors that may attract mice include:
Improperly stored leftover food, food waste, and trash. Mice may also infiltrate pantries and raid items that are stored in cardboard boxes or left unsecured.
Pools of moisture, such as those from leaks inside or outside your home and from blocked gutters.
A yard full of organic debris, such as fallen fruit or piles of wood that mice can hide in. They may also be drawn to cluttered sheds or other outdoor areas on your property.
How Do I Keep Mice Out The House?
If you want to keep mice out of the house, you can follow some of the prevention tips below; it is important to reduce and eliminate the factors that attract mice to keep these pests out of your home.
- Ensure that all food waste and trash are disposed of promptly and secured in tightly sealed bags. You should also clean up food and liquid spills as soon as possible.
- Seal up potential entry points around your home, making sure to use a chew-proof material like hard cement.
- Keep your yard clear of debris and the grass trimmed down low to reduce outdoor hiding spots for these rodents.
Does One Mouse Mean An Infestation?
Most of the time, seeing one mouse around your home means that there are many more hiding where you can’t see them. The speed at which they reproduce is why it is so difficult to eliminate an infestation of mice by yourself.
How Do I Get Rid Of Mice In My House?
The best way to get rid of mice in your home is to contact the Albemarle Termite & Pest Control professionals. Our experts will be able to safely and effectively remove all mice from your home, leaving you with a peaceful, rodent-free property.