Mice Control
Mouse Extermination and Exclusion Services
Rodents in Your Home is a Health Concern
A mouse infestation in your home or business can cause all sorts of problems for all people and pets inhabiting the space. Small but mighty, mice can chew through wire, carry disease, and — perhaps most concerningly — breed and multiply quickly. Call Pest Pros as soon as you suspect a mouse infestation in your space for quick and effective mice control services.
Types of Mice Found in the Pacific Northwest
Types of Mice Found in the Pacific Northwest
If you live and work in the Pacific Northwest, you’re likely to encounter a few different types of mice. One of the most notable species is the deer mouse; in terms of appearance, deer mice are characterized by their white underbelly with darker fur on top and their large, furry ears. They can grow to roughly four inches in length.
In contrast, the common house mouse is slightly smaller in size, often growing to only three inches in size (not counting its long, slim tail). House mice are generally light brown in color, and can be distinguished by their pointed heads and medium-sized ears.
Common Signs of Mice in Your Home or Business
It’s not unusual to notice signs of mice before you see an actual mouse. These signs might include:
- Mouse droppings
- Evidence of chewed floors, walls, and wood
- Shredded material used to build nests
- Gnawed-through food packages
- Scurrying and scratching sounds
- Unpleasant, musky odors (which they emit to mark territory and communicate)
Though mice typically stick to darker corners, the most sure-fire way of determining you have a mouse infestation is seeing one (or several) in your space. Once you’ve confirmed you have an unwanted visitor, contact Pest Pros for a free estimate for mice removal and exclusion.
Mice Control: Removal Techniques & Strategies
Pest Pros uses several techniques to remove mice from the property, including:
- Snap Traps – A traditional spring-loaded trap will catch and kill the rodent.
- Glue Traps – These can be placed in similar locations as snap traps. They will immobilize and kill the mice.
Live-catch Traps – Property owners who do not wish to kill mice can opt for live catch traps, requiring the rodent to be released into the wild.
Mice Control: Exclusion Techniques & Strategies
If you don’t address the method of entry, mice will keep returning — even after they’ve been removed. Adult mice can enter a property through a space as small as a dime. Pest Pros will thoroughly inspect your property to determine the various access points. Our mice exclusion services include:
- Replace or re-screen damaged vent screens
- Fill entry points with copper or steel mesh, foam, or cement
- Build new access doors when necessary
Because homes can deteriorate or sustain damage with time, mice control techniques should be continuous to ensure your property remains free of unwanted critters.
