There you are, getting excited for the holidays, rummaging through the garage to look for the holiday decorations, when all of a sudden you spot a messy ball full of fuzz and various materials from around the house.
You may think it may be a collection of lint from the dryer, but upon closer inspection, it is actually a mouse nest!
Despite what you may have thought, mice don’t actually burrow into the ground and make their nests there, they can make themselves quite cozy in places within your home.
Now that you’ve identified what it actually is, pick yourself up off the floor, dust yourself off, and read on to figure out what it is you need to do to get these critters out of your home for good!
How Did I Get a Mouse Nest in My Home?
We know what you are thinking, there is no way your home is dirty enough to have a mouse in it! But, a clean home doesn’t mean a mouse-free home.
And despite how clean we may think our homes are, the tiniest crumbs and any open containers in kitchens can attract mice. When the weather gets cooler, that means less food and water for them outside, so the amount in your house is going to be much more for them. This also includes any unsealed trashcans in and outside your home.
Mice will make their way into any home that is nice and warm. So if your home isn’t pest-proofed, they are going to be able to make their way in and make themselves nice and cozy for the long winter ahead. They are small and nimble, so they can squeeze through the smallest of holes to make their way in.
Where Could I Find a Mouse Nest?
If you are looking for more nests, you are going to want to look for low-traffic areas. They aren’t going to want to be disturbed by you or anyone in your family.
They are also going to want to build their nests near areas where they have easy access to food and water. They are building their nests to raise their young.
If you are looking for a mouse nest try looking:
- Under appliances like a refrigerator, stove, or dishwasher
- Wall voids
- In garage clutter
- Behind hot water heater
- On car’s engine
- Under the floor cabinets
- Insulation
- Attics
We will tell you that once you find that first nest, chances are that there are more elsewhere in your home. Mice reproduce like CRAZY. And just because you don’t see any mice in the nest at the time, doesn’t mean they aren’t in your house either.
How Do I Get Rid of Mice?
The number one thing that we always recommend to our clients is defense first. You aren’t going to keep more mice from coming in if you aren’t doing that. You need to start by pest-proofing.
You can start by filling in any entryways into your home with something like steel wool because it is very difficult for mice to chew through. Your yard should also be regularly maintained and free of debris to keep nesting at a minimum outside.
You can then try finding the mice nests on your own and trapping/exterminating them, but this can sometimes be difficult because clients are not trained on where they like to make their homes.
A professional knows where exactly they like to look for food, where they prefer to make their nests, and their habits. This makes the process go much quicker and much easier.
When hiring a professional to help you get rid of your mouse problem, you also don’t have to worry about what happens after you catch the mice. No one ever really thinks about that, until it’s time to deal with it.
Call us for Help
If you have found yourself with a mouse or two scurrying about, let us handle the problem for you. Trust us, it is never really a mouse or two…
We know that you have better fall visitors to plan for than rodents, so we are here to take that problem off of your hands. Give us a call today and we can rid your home of any fall pest you find yourself with.
And, if you have any questions about any pests, Kapture is always here to help. We offer free phone consultations for all your pest questions and concerns.
Contact Kapture for a No-Obligation Phone Consultation and Quote:
Call 1-888-811-5813 or schedule online now to start protecting your home and family today!
