As a responsible homeowner, you take the care and maintenance of your house seriously. When something’s amiss, you want to fix the issue as soon as possible.

So, when you start to hear tiny feet scrambling in your kitchen throughout the night, it’s understandable to get concerned. Mice and rats are a problem no homeowner wants to deal with. Don’t make the mistake of avoiding the issue – the problem will only get worse.

In fact, statistics show the problem of modern pest control is only going to grow in the near future. By 2022, the projected global market of rodent control, in particular, will generate revenue that exceeds $1.2 billion. If you have mice in walls and crawl spaces, the time to act is now.

Still, you might not know where to start when it comes to rodent control, and that’s okay. Continue reading for the full rodent control guide.

Understanding Mice in Walls and Crawl Spaces

There are all different kinds of rodents that could be living in your walls. Sometimes, it takes a professional to properly identify the species. Even though mice are some of the smaller rodents, it’s normal to be concerned when you discover that you’re living with them.

Mice and other rodents, when they’re not domesticated, can easily contaminate any food they get into. If the problem continues to worsen, mice can make the home unsanitary in many other ways.

That’s why it’s important that you don’t delay taking action to rid yourself of these mice. In fact, you might not even notice them when they first start snacking on the crumbs on your floor. Mice are nocturnal, so they only come out at night to search for food to nibble.

As soon as you realize that something is living in your home’s crawl spaces and snacking on your food, it’s time to take action.

Don’t Prolong Fixing the Problem

Not only are rodents potentially unsanitary, but they’re also plain annoying! Hearing their pitter patter all night long can unsettle the sleeping habits of you and your family. A lot of times, pets like dogs get very distracted by them, too, causing even more of a ruckus.

You and your family deserve a more peaceful living environment. Sure, mice are sometimes cute, but you’ll consider them more of a nuisance after enough time.

Consider the fact that left alone, they’ll only keep growing and reproducing. Within just one year, a single female mouse can give birth to over 150 babies. That’s a lot of mouths to feed!

Set Tasty Traps in All the Nooks and Crannies

There are plenty of steps you can take to eliminate the mice as soon as you notice them. Especially if there are only one or two at the beginning, you might be able to take care of them with traps you purchase yourself.

There are all kinds of traps available for you to use. You might have to do some research and experiment with trial and error, but certain traps will be able to get the job done in no time. You do need to make sure, though, that you leave something tasty for bait like peanut butter.

Put whatever traps you buy right along the walls and crawl spaces where you assume the mice are living. When they come out in the middle of the night to snack, the idea is to lure them straight to the traps. If this strategy doesn’t succeed in ridding your home of all the mice, you can trust a professional instead.

If the Problem Persists, Call Professional Pest Control Services

The good news is that there are professional pest control services available that you can trust. These experts are going to be able to move through the extermination process quickly and effectively. In fact, it’s likely that they’ll do a better job than you could have in the first place.

Unwelcome mice in your home are no laughing matter. Don’t be afraid to reach out to a professional rodent control service to keep your home pest-free.

Always Keep Food Well-Contained

Even after you get rid of your mice problem, take preventative measures to keep them away. One good idea is to keep their desired snacks too out of reach for them to access.

Mice can chew through many papers or plastic wrapping. Don’t leave food in such a container – even if locked away in the pantry. Mice will find a way to nibble into your food in no time.

Keep your food in hard plastic storage containers. This is an especially helpful practice for long-term goods like sugar and flour.

Continue To Keep Your Entire House Clean

The last effort you should take to keep mice away is to keep your house clean overall. When there aren’t as many crumbs on the floor, mice are less likely to want to stick around.

At the very least, give all the nooks and crannies of your home a good scrub a couple times a year. Keep all the crawl spaces dry and clean, too. Hopefully, you’ll make your home undesirable for any new mice families to move in.

Schedule an Appointment for Rodent Control Today

You and your family deserve to live in a home that is sanitary and comfortable. There’s no need to constantly deal with the headache of dozens of mice in walls and crawl spaces. Don’t prolong taking care of this issue, or you know it will only get worse.

We know how important it is to knock out those pests as soon as they’re detected. We specialize in our pest control services to ensure you and your family can live in your house without the unwelcome presence of those mice.

That’s why we encourage you to reach out to us today – or, at least, sooner rather than later. In fact, we are so dedicated to your satisfaction that we will offer you a free inspection of your home’s pest situation. Get started on a calmer living environment by scheduling an appointment now.