There are two ways for preventing rodents and mice from entering your home. You must evaluate your indoor and outdoor prevention methods to ensure you are preventing rodents correctly. In this video we'll show you how to prevent mice from entering your house in the first place so you can live in a mouse proof house!
Indoor prevention methods include creating an environment that does not attract rodents. Rodents must have adequate food and shelter to live and thrive. Removing these factors is the best way to prevent rodent problems. Denying rodents' food sources can be done by cleaning under ovens, dishwashers and refrigerators to get rid of any crumbs which attract them to these areas. It is important to clean counters and keep dog and cat food in sealed containers. Also, removing dog food from dishes over night is recommended for preventing rodents.
Denying rodents shelter is also key. Keep storage areas free of clutter -- especially areas which tend to be neglected. Ideally, you can prevent mice from entering your house by following these outdoor prevention tips.
It may be difficult to exclude mice completely due to the fact that they can fit through a hole the size of a dime. Rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel. Inspecting your house to keep mice outside is an excellent way to prevent rodents. Repair cracks in your doors and walls, ensure screens do not have holes in them and seal around all of your exterior lines coming into your home.
Maintaining the outdoors is important as well, such as maintaining landscaping. An overgrown yard with piles of rock or wood is attractive, since this is where they build nests. Keep garage doors level and sealed. Elevate lumber and firewood at least 18 inches from the ground and store it away from your home.
Keeping a clean, uncluttered landscaping reduces the rodents' ability to live and breed in areas that are safe from predators or adverse weather conditions. Keeping these tips in mind will help you prevent mice from entering your home!
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