Get Rid of Mice and Rats
April 10, 2023 | Mice, Pest Control, Rats
Remember Gus-Gus? You know, Cinderella’s cute little mouse friend? Quick refresher if you don’t… Cinderella saved a bunch of mice from Lucifer (the step-mother’s cat) and all those mice were eternally grateful. So grateful, in fact, that they helped her with all sorts of tasks from cleaning, encouragement, sneaking food for her and helping make a WHOLE BALL GOWN. Guys, a WHOLE DRESS. If only fairytales were real, right?
Rats and mice are very common in houses, particularly during the fall season. They enter the house through small openings or any areas that are not sealed properly. You might see them scurrying about during the day (definitely not helping clean) or hear them at night. (And no, they aren’t creating you the outfit of your dreams.) Instead they are probably pooping everywhere, chewing wires and eating your food.
If you have rats or mice in your home, it is advisable that you take steps to get rid of them as soon as possible so as to prevent them from multiplying and causing further damage to your home. Mice and rats can be a big problem if left unchecked. They will chew on almost anything they come across, which means they can cause substantial damage to walls and furniture if not kept in check. They also carry different diseases and parasites that can be spread to humans through their droppings. Fortunately, there are several ways you can get rid of these verminous creatures from your home once and for all.
Use Chlorine Bleach
One safe way to deter rats and mice is to use bleach. You can use either chlorine bleach or regular bleach to deter those pesky pests. If they happen to ingest a large amount of it, they will die. Spraying the bleach from a spray bottle is one of the best ways to kill the rats without harming other people or pets in the house. It is cheap, easy to use, and safe for humans and pets. Bleach kills rats by attacking their respiratory system, and well, we will spare you from the other details, but it causes a lot of things internally to shut down. To kill rats with bleach, mix one part of bleach with nine parts of water and spray the solution on areas where you have seen the presence of mice/rats. You can also spread the bleach on cards and place them in areas where rats are known to travel. Oh, and please be careful not to get the bleach in your eyes while spraying it. That is definitely no fun.
Use A Electronic Repeller
An electronic repeller is a device that is plugged into an electricity source in your house. These devices emit ultrasonic sounds that only rats and mice can hear. The noise is supposed to be irritating enough that the rodents will move to an area where they can get away from the sound. It is important that you place the repellent in areas where rats and mice frequent. We will point out that research is pretty back on forth on the efficacy of these, but we figured they are worth mentioning.
Use Traps
Traps are easy to use and will kill rats without causing them any harm. You can purchase the best mouse trap from a hardware store or from an online store. After you set traps in areas where rats travel frequently, you must check the trap at least once a day, and change the bait every two days. You can also use sticky traps to get rid of rats. If you use sticky traps, make sure that you place them along walls and corners where rats and mice often travel. Always wear gloves while handling traps to avoid getting bitten.
Use the Help of Joy Pest Control
If you want to get rid of rats from your home and keep them away, you can hire Joy Pest Control. We have many years of experience in the industry and will provide you with the best methods for removing rodents from your home. We are like your fairy Godmother, and we have access to materials that are not available to the average homeowner. This means we can take care of problems that you might not be able to solve on your own.
Conclusion
Rats and mice can be a big problem if left unchecked. They will chew on almost anything they come across, which means they can cause substantial damage to your home. They also carry diseases and parasites that can be spread to humans through their droppings. Fortunately, there are several ways you can get rid of these verminous creatures from your home once and for all. These rodents can be dealt with using various methods. However, you must remember that the only way to be sure that rats and mice are gone for good is to take action immediately with our help. Once these pests have invaded your home, they are difficult to get rid of. Lucky for you, we can get rid of them faster than you can say bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
