How to Get Rid of Mice in Walls

Mice can be annoying pests, especially if they get inside your home and manage to eat leftover foods or even wires, they can also pose risks to your health and spread diseases. The best way to get rid of them is to address the problem as soon as you see the signs. You can call up a professional for help, but before you do, make sure to do these steps first by How to House on YouTube.

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These tips may help you drive away mice and prevent them from coming back again. Nothing works better than prevention so even if you don’t have a mice infestation in your house, it’s still good to keep these tips in mind in case you do start seeing or suspect mice activity. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how now.

Tips to Get Rid of Mice in Walls:

• Look for signs of mouse activity
• Inspect your home for entry points
• Block entry points
• Place traps
• Use rodenticides
• Clean and sanitize affected areas
• Monitor for signs of activity

How to Get Rid of Mice in Walls:

Step 1: Look for Signs of Mouse Activity

First, confirm that the noises you’re hearing are from mice and look for signs of mouse activity. There could be dropping, gnaw marks, and greasy rub marks along walls and you might also hear some scratching sound at night when mice are most active.

Step 2: Inspect Your Home for Entry Points

Inspect your home for any entry points that mice could be used to get into the walls such as gaps and holes around utility pipes, vents, and foundation cracks. Mice can squeeze through spaces as small as a dime, so it’s important to seal even the smallest openings.

Step 3: Block Entry Points

Use steel wool and caulking or a more permanent material like metal sheeting or cement to seal off entry points. It’s crucial to prevent more mice from entering as you work on removing the ones that are already inside your house.

Step 4: Place Traps

Place snap traps or humane traps along the walls where you suspect mice are hiding and traveling, then put baits on the traps such as peanut butter, chocolate, or any food with a strong scent. Check the traps daily and remove any captured mice.

Step 5: Use Rodenticides

For severe infestations, you might want to consider using rodenticides. However, you should take extra caution when using this as it can pose risks to pets and children if not used correctly. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and consider consulting a professional.

Step 6: Clean and Sanitize Affected Areas

Once all of the mice have been removed, clean and sanitize the affected areas because mice droppings and urine can be hazardous, and when you clean these areas make sure to wear gloves and a mask and use disinfectant for cleaning.

Step 7: Monitor for Signs of Activity

After clearing the mice, continue monitoring your home for any signs of new activity, and make sure to keep your home clean. Store your food in sealed containers and regularly inspect for any new holes or gaps that might serve as entry points.

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How to Get Rid of Mice in Walls