Mice

Look for droppings, gnaw marks, grease marks along walls, and nocturnal scratching sounds. Fresh droppings are dark and soft, while old ones are gray and crumbly.

Food sources, shelter, warmth, and nesting materials attract mice. Common attractants include unsealed food, pet food, bird seed, cluttered spaces, and easy access points.

Yes, when properly placed along walls and travel routes. Use multiple trap types (snap traps, live traps) and bait with peanut butter, chocolate, or seeds.

Female mice can have 5-10 litters per year, with 5-6 pups per litter. One pair can produce 60+ offspring annually, making quick control essential.

Yes, mice can spread diseases through droppings, urine, and saliva. They can contaminate food, trigger allergies, and cause fires by chewing electrical wiring.

Seal all entry points, maintain cleanliness, store food in airtight containers, remove water sources, and eliminate outdoor harborage areas.

Evidence for ultrasonic repellent effectiveness is limited. Physical exclusion, sanitation, and traditional control methods are more reliable.

Wear gloves, spray with disinfectant, let soak 5 minutes, use paper towels to clean, and dispose in sealed bag. Never sweep/vacuum droppings.

No, mice rarely leave voluntarily once established. They breed rapidly and require active control measures for elimination.

Complete elimination typically takes 1-3 weeks with proper control methods. Larger infestations may require professional treatment lasting several weeks.