Have you gone out to your garage and found that there are a few signs that a mouse has been there nibbling away? This is the time of year that they are starting to look for somewhere warm to hide out during the winter months. Often, mouse infestations start out in the garage. This is why it is so important to keep your garage sealed and protected against mice. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about some of the things that homeowners can do to keep mice out of their garages as well as their homes.
Tips to Keep Mice Out of the Garage
There is nothing a mouse would like more than to make a home inside your home or even your garage during the winter months. In fact, they will be looking for any way to get in. Here are some things that you can do to safeguard your garage and your home against mice this fall and winter:
– Seal Cracks: Did you know that a mouse can squeeze through an opening the size of a dime? That means that even the smallest holes and cracks can give mice access to your garage and your home. Make sure that there aren’t any cracks between your garage door and your walls as this is the most common way that they get inside. You should inspect your garage for any possible entry points.
– Store Food Properly: If you have birdseed or pet food that you keep inside your garage, you will want to make sure it is stored properly. Mice are just as interested in those foods as your pets or neighborhood birds. This food needs to be stored in a plastic container that can’t be chewed through.
– Seal Trash Cans: Another thing that might be attracted mice to your garage are your trash cans. Make sure they have a tight fitting lid on them so that mice don’t have access to any of the food that you’re throwing away. Storing them outside of the garage is always a possibility as well.
– Use Natural Mouse Deterrents: You can use peppermint as a natural deterrent against mice. Saturating cotton balls or sprinkling some essential oils around the garage can help to keep them away.
– Avoid Poison: Many homeowners make the mistake of putting poisonous baits in their garage to get rid of mice. This can make the problem worse. First, it can be dangerous for kids and pets that are often in the area. Also, you don’t want mice to die inside your garage and start to decompose.
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If you have seen signs of mice in your garage or in your home, you can turn to Effective Pest Services to get rid of them. We have the training and expertise needed to effectively rid your home from these destructive pests. We will get rid of them right away. Call us today!
