A rodent infestation is a significant problem for homeowners. The mice can cause extensive property damage. Unfortunately, homeowners often attract mice without realizing it. Before you need to call a mice removal service, consider changing how you store food, garbage, and other materials in your home.

Things You Might Not Know Mice Love

There is a common misconception that mice love cheese and will often snub their noses at other foods. In truth, mice don’t care for cheese all that much, and they love many other foods, including some items you might not think they would.

1. Peanut Butter and Chocolate

Mice love carbohydrates. Carbs provide energy and calories, which is necessary when you’re an animal that doesn’t know when or if it will have access to food.

Two carbs that mice absolutely love are peanut butter and chocolate. Since mice are primarily nut and seed eaters, they prefer peanut butter, but sweeter versions of chocolate can entice a curious mouse.

Carbohydrates comprise fiber and sugar content. High fiber and high sugar content will motivate any hungry mouse. Therefore, don’t leave candy or peanut butter lying around the house. If you have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, clean the plate when finished. If you must discard a portion of the sandwich, put it in the bin, and remove the garbage bag at the end of the day, ensuring it goes in a sealed can outside.

2. Bacon

Many people do not realize that mice will eat meat occasionally. The animals do not prefer meat to other foods, but if the opportunity arises, they will munch on a high protein source. Bacon offers a significant amount of protein, which provides a nice little energy boost. Some experts claim that mice will also go for other meats, like summer sausage or beef jerky. Other rodents also eat meats, so it can help lure out rats, mice, and other critters if necessary.

3. Nesting Materials

Finally, mice love nesting materials. The animals set up homes when they enter your property. Their nests are made from various materials. Some of the most popular materials include:

• • Newspaper

• • Dental floss

• • Insulation

Because mice are not particular about the nesting materials, they can cause significant damage to your house in search of it. Mice also have a constant need to chew because their teeth never stop growing. Because they must chew, your home is at risk. Mice might chew wiring, structural beams, etc. You need to take action to resolve rodent infestations, and the best way to take action is by hiring a professional service.

How To Deal With an Infestation

Hiring pest control in Milton is the right way to handle an infestation. Licensed rodent removal specialists will have the right materials and know the proper techniques to clear your house. However, there are things you can do to reduce the risks of an infestation.

Maintaining a clean and uncluttered property can reduce the risks of mice nesting around your house. If the animals are not nesting around your house, they may not feel motivated to enter your home. Also, keep garbage in sealed bins and make sure any animal food or seeds are in sealed, airtight containers. Finally, you want to make sure that there are no easy access points to your home.

If you see mice in your yard or in your house, contact Truly Nolen Canada immediately. The company will send out a qualified team to inspect your home and property. They will determine how bad the problem is and propose a solution for removal. The service will not move forward until you are comfortable and on board with the proposal and sign the contract.