How to Deal With Mice in Your Home

They may make cuddly cartoon characters, but mice have a long history of spreading disease, creating messes, and generally being a nuisance within a homeStill, they don't say something is "as quick as a mouse" for nothing: they also can be extremely difficult to get rid ofHere are a few tips for preventing mice or rats from infiltrating your home and how to get rid of them if they do end up roosting in your cracks and walls.

One of the most important ways to prevent mice from making it into your home is to take care of any possible nesting placesThis means keeping your yard well trimmed, and free of dilapidated structures and wood piles as much as possible (or at least move your wood piles as far from the house as possible)In the house, keep things clean and clutter-free, and board up any holes or large cracks that may exist.

All rodents need a steady food supply to get by, so take extra care of how you store your foodDry food like rice and beans should be placed in sealed containers, and take extra care to keep the floors and counters clean of all crumbs.